Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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

Members Present:

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

Staff Present:

• Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• Marlon Kallideen, Commissioner, Community Services
• Jason Schmidt-Shoukri, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
• Diana Soos, Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Mike Parks, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Vincent Rodo, Acting General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed at 12:35 p.m., reconvened at 1:20 p.m. and adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of Council was conducted with electronic and in-person participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows:

Members present during roll call: Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh and Regional Councillor Dhillon

Members absent during roll call: City Councillor Williams (personal)

 

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

At the request of Committee, the motion to approve the agenda, as amended to add new business items, was split and voted on as follows: 

To Add: 

6.9. Delegation from Benat Mariyanayagam, Brampton Tamil Association, re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

8.2.5. Staff Report re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried, with a two-thirds majority vote achieved:

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

Absent (1): City Councillor Williams

Carried (10 to 0)

 

To Add:

6.10. Delegation from Remedie Brar and Gurneer Dhillon (Kisaan Union), Brampton residents, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

8.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried, with a two-thirds majority vote achieved:

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

Absent (1): City Councillor Williams

Carried (10 to 0)

 

To Add:

8.3.2. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Canada Day

8.3.3. Discussion at the request of City Councillor Bowman, re: Windstorm Clean-up 

11.3.2. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Remaining Meetings of Council and Committees

11.3.3. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Employee Code of Conduct

11.3.4. Discussion at the request of City Councillor Bowman, re: Quiet Zones

12.3.1. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Williams Parkway Resurfacing

A recorded vote was requested and the motion lost, as the two-thirds majority vote was not achieved:

Yea (5): City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Fortini, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

Nay (5): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, and City Councillor Singh

Absent (1): City Councillor Williams

Lost (5 to 5)

 

The motion was considered and voted on as follows.

• CW283-2022

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Add: 

  6.9. Delegation from Benat Mariyanayagam, Brampton Tamil Association, re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

  6.10. Delegation from Remedie Brar and Gurneer Dhillon (Kisaan Union), Brampton residents, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

  8.2.5. Staff Report re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

  8.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Consent

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

8.2.2, 8.2.3, 11.2.6, 11.2.8, 11.2.10, 11.2.11, 11.2.13, 11.2.14, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.4.1, 15.1, 15.2

The following motion was considered.

• CW284-2022

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.2, 8.2.3, 11.2.6, 11.2.8, 11.2.10, 11.2.11, 11.2.13, 11.2.14, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.4.1, 15.1, 15.2

  A recorded vote was taken, with the results as follows.

  Yea (10)	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 Singh, and Mayor Patrick Brown
  Absent (1)	City Councillor C. Williams

  Carried (10 to 0)

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Brampton Venture Expo - June 16-17, 2022

Presenter: Nabiha Noorani, Marketing and Communications Lead, Ryerson Venture Zone in Brampton

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Vicente

Nabiha Noorani, Marketing and Communications Lead, Ryerson Venture Zone in Brampton, announced the Brampton Venture Expo taking place on June 16-17, 2022, provided details regarding the activities and performances scheduled to take place, and encouraged all Members of Council to attend.

5.2

Announcement - Collision Conference - June 20-23, 2022

Presenter: Andrea Williams, Economic Development Coordinator

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Medeiros

Andrea Williams, Economic Development Coordinator, announced the Collision Conference taking place on June 20-23, 2022. Ms. Williams provided an overview of the conference, highlighted Brampton's involvement in the conference, including the Brampton Booth, and outlined the economic opportunities and benefits of this conference. In addition, Ms. Williams provided information relating to the promotion of this event  

Regional Councillor Medeiros thanked staff for their efforts, and noted the significance of Brampton being involved in this conference. 

5.3

Announcement - Philippines Heritage Month - June 2022

Presenters:

1. Romulo Sinajon, Regional Commander, Knights of Rizal Central Canada Region

2. Ed Lim, President, Brampton Filipino Seniors Club

3. Delfin Palileo, Chapter Commander, KOR Brampton Chapter

4. Mitch Arrojado, President, Federation of Filipino Canadians of Brampton

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos

Mitch Arrojado, President, Federation of Filipino Canadians of Brampton announced the events taking place during the month of June in celebration of Philippines Heritage Month, provided details on the various events and fundraiser taking place, and thanked The City of Brampton for the naming of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Park in Brampton. Members of Council were encouraged to attend these events and to visit the Carabram Philippines Pavillion at Century Gardens on July 8 to 10, 2022.

In addition, Romulo Sinajon, Regional Commander, Knights of Rizal Central Canada Region, advised Committee that a film regarding the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal would be aired on television on June 19 and June 26, 2022.

Regional Councillor Santos thanked the delegations for their announcement.

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Cary Kaplan, Jasper Kujavsky, Mike Rowe, and Karl Hirsh, Development Consortium, re: Proposed Development at the CAA Lands - Cricket Stadium

Cary Kaplan, Jasper Kujavsky, Mike Rowe, and Karl Hirsh, Development Consortium, provided a presentation to Committee titled "Brampton Cricket Stadium Development Project", which included information regarding the Brampton 2040 Vision Alignment, Acumen and Capacity, Cricket Canada, Urgency, Precedent/Benefits of Mixed Use Development, Public Private Partnership, Taxpayers and Return on Investment, Optimal Location, and Proposal.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• CAA lands valuation
• Growth and popularity of cricket worldwide
• Request for a 60-day exclusive time period to review the proposal with staff
• Urgency of the proposal to potentially host the 2024 World Cup
• Desire to locate the cricket stadium in Brampton
• Transportation concerns in the surrounding area
• Interest in cricket in Brampton
• Multi-purpose use of the proposed cricket stadium, including access by community groups
• Opportunity to attract tournaments and other events to the proposed stadium
• Information regarding the Hamilton Urban Precinct Project
• Role of Cricket Canada in this proposal

The following motion was considered.

• CW285-2022

  That the delegation from Cary Kaplan, Jasper Kujavsky, Mike Rowe, and Karl Hirsh, Development Consortium, re: Proposed Development at the CAA Lands - Cricket Stadium, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

  (See Item 8.2.1 - Recommendation CW297-2022)

  
  

6.2

Delegation from Robbie Mair, President, EcoTank Canada, re: EcoTank Washer Fluid Dispensers

Robbie Mair, President, EcoTank Canada, provided a presentation to Committee regarding EcoTank Washer Fluid Dispensers, an innovative and eco-friendly solution for refilling windshield washer fluid. Information was provided on the benefits of these dispensers, which included diverting waste from landfills, and regarding the payment devices, zero cost model with 10% revenue sharing, installation costs and major partners.

Committee discussion on this matter included the opportunity to install these dispensers at City facilities (e.g. parking garages), and the delegation was encouraged to provide this presentation at the Region of Peel and Partners in Project Green.

The following motion was considered.

• CW286-2022

  That the delegation from Robbie Mair, President, EcoTank Canada, re: EcoTank Washer Fluid Dispensers, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration and a report thereon.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Ken Spears, VP and General Manager, Boston Scientific, re: Overview of Boston Scientific 

Ken Spears, VP and General Manager, Boston Scientific, provided a presentation regarding Boston Scientific, which included information on its new location in Brampton, their mission to improve the lives of Canadian patients, and the Everyone Makes an Impact Celebration Event on June 17, 2022.

Committee thanked the delegation for the presentation and noted the economic benefit of this business in Brampton.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW287-2022

  That the delegation from Ken Spears, VP and General Manager, Boston Scientific, re: Overview of Boston Scientific, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation Vikram Khurana, CEO, Bhive, re: Update on Bhive Results and Activities

Vikram Khurana, CEO, Bhive, provided a presentation to Committee regarding the Bhive Strategy, and included information regarding strategic planning, aspirational goals, intake snapshot, sample client portfolio, immigration snapshot and COVID impacts.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Similar initiatives in surrounding municipalities
• Impact of more investment in this initiative (e.g. program expansion)
• Federal Government investments
• Link between Bhive and the Innovation District
• Opportunity for homegrown innovations
• Status of immigration applications for start-up visas, including applications from African countries, and advocacy efforts to speed up the processing of these applications
• Possibility of including Bhive start-ups on the City's preferred vendors list
• The need to support local businesses

The following motion was considered.

• CW288-2022

  That the delegation Vikram Khurana, CEO, Bhive, re: Update on Bhive Results and Activities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be referred to staff for a report back on options for expansion of the initiative.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Lilet Raffinan, Business Development Manager, Canadian Blood Services, re: The New Brampton Plasma Centre

Lilet Raffinan, Business Development Manager, Canadian Blood Services, provided a presentation regarding the new Brampton Plasma Donor Centre, which included information on what plasma is and what their protein products are used for, the need for plasma in Canada, the Brampton Plasma Donor Centre Team, the donation process, the immediate need for blood, Brampton Mobiles, and enhanced wellness measures in effect.

Committee Members outlined their support for the new Brampton Plasma Donor Centre.

The following motion was considered.

• CW289-2022

  That the delegation from Lilet Raffinan, Business Development Manager, Canadian Blood Services, re: The New Brampton Plasma Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Steve Sullivan, Director of Victim Services, MADD Canada, re: MADD Canada Ontario Memorial For Victims of Impaired Driving (RM 94/2021)

Item 8.2.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Steve Sullivan, Director of Victim Services, MADD Canada, addressed Committee with respect to Item 8.2.4, regarding the MADD Canada Ontario Memorial for victims of impaired driving, provided information regarding the supports and services provided by MADD Canada to victims and survivors, and highlighted the importance of such monuments to remember the lives lost. In addition, Steve advised that:

• the unveiling of the monument is targeted to take place in 2023
• MADD Canada supports the location of the monument in Chinguacousy Park
• MADD Canada will work with staff on the monument design
• MADD Canada will be responsible for the installation and maintenance costs for the monument

Committee thanked MADD Canada for selecting the City of Brampton to locate this monument. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW290-2022

  1. That the delegation from Steve Sullivan, Director of Victim Services, MADD Canada, re: MADD Canada Ontario Memorial For Victims of Impaired Driving (RM 94/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  2. That the report titled: MADD Canada Ontario Provincial Monument Location (RM 94/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  3. That Council provide approval to proceed with MADD Canada’s preferred location at Chinguacousy Park and that staff work with MADD Canada on the design of the Monument suitable to the location and space;

  4. That staff negotiate a Public Art Site Agreement with MADD Canada, inclusive of MADD assuming all costs related to the monument and ongoing maintenance; and

  5. That Council delegate the authority to Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreement and/or other documents as may be required to implement Council’s directions including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Emily Rossini, Director of Planning, Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity GTA, re: Item 11.2.12 - Habitat for Humanity GTA – Financial Relief Associated for 1524 Countryside Drive and 25 William Street

Item 11.2.12 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Emily Rossini, Director of Planning, Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity GTA, addressed Committee with respect to report Item 11.2.12, and provided a presentation regarding the request from Habitat for Humanity GTA for financial relief associated with the 1524 Countryside Drive and 25 William Street projects. The presentation included information on the Habitat for Humanity GTA Model, average home prices in Brampton, Brampton development charges and fees, Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot Program, the Habitat GTA Homeownership example, what's needed for Habitat GTA and Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin’s success, and highlights of the William Street and Countryside Drive projects.

Committee discussion on this matter included Council's financial support of past Habitat for Humanity projects in Brampton, and questions regarding the differences between the Habitat for Humanity and Brampton Christian Fellowship projects, the latter of which a request for financial support was not approved.

The following motion was considered.

• CW291-2022

  1. That the delegation from Emily Rossini, Director of Planning, Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity GTA, re: Item 11.2.12 - Habitat for Humanity GTA – Financial Relief Associated for 1524 Countryside Drive and 25 William Street, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the report titled: Habitat for Humanity GTA – Financial Relief Associated for 1524 Countryside Drive (15 Stacked Townhouses) and 25 William Street (12 Stacked Townhouses), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be referred to the June 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.8

Delegation from David Harmsworth, President, Brampton Concert Band/Jazz Mechanics, re: Item 11.3.1 - ACCIDA Update and Recent Consultant Hiring

David Harmsworth, President, Brampton Concert Band/Jazz Mechanics, addressed Committee to express support for the Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency (ACCIDA), and highlighted their professionalism, role in the City's Culture Master Plan, accomplishments to date, and the impact of COVID-19. David advised that ACCIDA is still in the development phase and encouraged Members of Council to support this organization and the arts, which are in need of more space. In addition, David thanked Cultural Services staff for their efforts and support.

In response to questions from Committee, David provided information on the efforts by ACCIDA to engage and support all groups in the arts community.

The following motion was considered.

• CW292-2022

  That the delegation from David Harmsworth, President, Brampton Concert Band/Jazz Mechanics, re: Item 11.3.1 - ACCIDA Update and Recent Consultant Hiring, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.9

Delegation from Benat Mariyanayagam, Brampton Tamil Association, re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

Item 8.2.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Benat Mariyanayagam, Brampton Tamil Association, addressed Committee regarding the matter of the Tamil Genocide Memorial Monument. He provided information with respect to the following:

• Tamil Genocide
• Purpose of the monument to remember and reflect on the Tamil and other genocides and injustices around the world, and to encourage new generations to fight against injustice 
• The proposed location and design of the monument
• Expression of thanks to Council for their support of the monument

Committee discussion on this matter included expressions of support for this monument and the Tamil community, and the acknowledgement of support received from other communities.

The following motion was considered.

• CW293-2022

  1. That the delegation from Benat Mariyanayagam, Brampton Tamil Association, re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  2. That the report titled: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  3. That Council provide approval to proceed with the installation of Brampton Tamil Association’s Monument at Chinguacousy Park subject to the revised design;  

  4. That staff negotiate a Public Art Site Agreement with Brampton Tamil Association, inclusive of Brampton Tamil Association assuming all costs related to the monument fabrication, installation and ongoing maintenance; and 

  5. That Council delegate the authority to Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreement and/or other documents as may be required to implement Council’s directions including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

6.10

Delegation from Remedie Brar and Gurneer Dhillon (Kisaan Union), Brampton residents, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

Item 8.3.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Remedie Brar and Gurneer Dhillon (Kisaan Union), Brampton residents, requested Committee's consideration to approve a mural in honour of Sidhu Moosewala, a successful Punjabi music artist and activist who was recently killed in Punjab, India. The delegations provided background information on Sidhu Moosewala, who arrived in Canada as an international student and began his career in music. They advised that Sidhu Moosewala was an inspiration to many and the community is grieving this loss.  

Regional Councillor Dhillon provided further information on Sidhu Moosewala (born Shubdeep Singh Sidhu), including his studies in Brampton and his successful music career in Canada and abroad. He advised that a candlelight vigil held in his honour was attended by thousands of people, and requested Committee's support for a mural and tree dedication in his honour.

The following motions were considered.

• CW294-2022

  That the delegation from Remedie Brar and Gurneer Dhillon (Kisaan Union), Brampton residents, re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried
• CW295-2022

  1. That Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Singh and City staff be directed to work with the delegation to arrange for the mural development and selection of an appropriate location; 

  2. That Councillor Dhillon and Councillor Singh arrange and provide funding for the planting of a memorial tree and plaque, from their Councillor budgets, and selection of an appropriate location; and

  3. That Sidhu Moosewala be considered for inclusion in the Brampton Walk of Fame.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

A. Hoffman, Government Relations Specialist, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional and Provincial Governments, and on the 2022 AMO Annual General Meeting and Conference, and the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show 2022.

Committee discussion on this matter included connecting with local MPPs at the AMO Conference and the opportunity to meet with local MPs, given that the AMO conference is being held in the City of Ottawa.

In addition, Regional Councillor Santos highlighted the work of the FCM.

The following motion was considered.

• CW296-2022

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

8.

Community Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Development Framework for the Multipurpose Cricket Facility – Ward 3 (RM 86/2021)

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Demand for a cricket facility in Brampton
• Request from the Development Consortium for a 60-day exclusive time period to review the proposal for a cricket stadium with staff (See Delegation Item 6.1)
• Request for proposal (RFP) process and timelines (45-day RFP for cricket facility proposals)
• Indication that other municipalities are interested in the cricket stadium proposal 

An amendment was introduced to staff recommendation #2 outlined in the subject report, to add the words "within 45 days" to read as follows:

2. That staff proceed with issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for a P3 delivery model, within 45 days, for the Multipurpose Cricket Facility; 

Further Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Impact of the 45-day timeline to prepare the RFPQ and receive viable, quality submissions 
• Opinions that the cricket facility project should not be considered in isolation of the redevelopment of the CAA lands and should be considered as one project  
  • Staff clarified that the subject report was brought forward to consider a multipurpose cricket facility to address demand, and that the information within will be included as part of the Planning, Building and Economic Development Department report on the master plan for the redevelopment of the CAA lands
• Anticipated timelines for the staff report and Council decision on the redevelopment of the CAA lands
• The need to engage the public in this project

A further amendment was introduced and accepted by the mover to amend staff recommendation #2 to read as follows: 

2. That staff proceed with issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for a P3 delivery model, within 90 days, for the Multipurpose Cricket Facility, for wide communication and distribution by Procurement; 

Further Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Concept plan for the redevelopment of the CAA lands, and next steps in the process to provide Council with development scenarios
• Intent of the RFPQ to address Council's previous request to advance the multipurpose cricket facility due to demand
• Request from Committee Members for the RFPQ to include the redevelopment of the CAA lands
• The need to review traffic impacts of a cricket stadium at the CAA lands on Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, and impacts on the surrounding residential areas
• The need for Council to understand the overall vision for the CAA lands

A motion was introduced to refer the subject report back to staff for reconsideration and revision with respect to the development of the CAA lands, to include a potential cricket facility.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the referral motion above, and included concerns regarding the impact of delaying the cricket stadium project.

The motion was considered as follows:

• CW297-2022

  That the report titled: Budget Amendment and Development Framework for the Multipurpose Cricket Facility – Ward 3 (RM 86/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be referred back to staff for reconsideration and revision with respect to the development of the CAA lands, to include a potential cricket facility.

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

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

  Carried (6 to 4)

8.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Andrew McCandless Cricket Pitch Naming Rights

• CW298-2022

  1. That the report titled: Andrew McCandless Cricket Pitch Naming Rights, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and 

  2. That Council delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer the authority to execute on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton the Amenity Naming Rights Agreement with 1564768 ONTARIO INC. carrying on business as Kwality Sweets & Restaurant, granting naming rights for the cricket pitch at Andrew McCandless Park in exchange for payment in the amount of $22,500 per year, for a total of $67,500 plus HST over three (3) years and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Manager Sponsorship and Corporate Development and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, or designate.

  Carried

8.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Brampton Minor Ball Hockey League (BMBHL) Overdue Account Balance

• CW299-2022

  1. That the report titled: Brampton Minor Ball Hockey League (BMBHL) Overdue Account Balance, to Committee of Council Meeting June 8, 2022, be received; and

  2. That Council direct staff to provide Brampton Minor Ball Hockey League (BMBHL) with an extension on overdue payment of $5,632 from the 2019 season, payable by December 31, 2022.

  Carried

8.2.4

Staff Report re: MADD Canada Ontario Provincial Monument Location (RM 94/2021)

Dealt with under Item 6.6 - Recommendation CW290-2022

8.2.5

Staff Report re: Tamil Memorial Genocide Monument Design and Location

Dealt with under Item 6.9 - Recommendation CW293-2022

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Minutes - Brampton Senior Citizens Council Meeting - May 3, 2022

Regional Councillor Medeiros advised Committee that the presentation from the Golden Age Village for the Elderly (GAVE) was well received by the Brampton Senior Citizens Council, and they expressed support for this project and thanks to City Council for its leadership.

The following motion was considered.

• CW300-2022

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Senior Citizens Council Meeting of May 3, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022 be received.

  Carried

8.3.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re: Mural for Sidhu Moosewala

Dealt with under Item 6.10 - Recommendation CW295-2022

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

8.5

Councillors Question Period

1.  In response to a question from Regional Councillor Palleschi regarding the removal of the name “Ryerson” from all City communications, P. Morrison, Interim CAO advised that staff will review progress on, and prioritize, this matter.

8.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

9.

Legislative Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: Towing and Storage Working Group Recommendations (RM 98/2021)

Committee discussion took place with respect to the new provincial Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) and the associated regulations. Discussions included the following:

• Potential impact of the TSSEA on municipalities, including the ability to enforce municipal towing regulations 
• Indication that the standards within the regulation under the TSSEA will come into effect on January 1, 2024
• Indication that staff and the working group will continue to monitor the implementation of the TSSEA, and a request that updates be provided to Committee in this regard

The following motion was considered.

• CW301-2022

  1. That the report titled: Towing and Storage Working Group Recommendations (RM 98/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; 

  2. That staff continue to monitor and review the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) and related regulations; and

  3. That staff continue to liaise with members of the working group, composed of Brampton towing and storage business representatives.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

Nil

9.4

Correspondence

Nil

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

9.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

10.

Economic Development Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

10.2

Reports

Nil

10.3

Other/New Business

Nil

10.4

Correspondence

Nil

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

10.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

11.

Corporate Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

11.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Special Event Permit Program

Item 11.2.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Laura Lukasik, Manager, Tourism and Special Events, and Heather Frost, Coordinator, Strategic Projects, Corporate Support Services, provided a presentation entitled "Special Event Permit Program Overview".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Streamlining the process for a "one-stop shop" concept
• Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) role and responsibilities
• Informing local businesses and communities of events taking place
• Role of the BIA to inform downtown businesses of events
• The need for a Brampton Tourism booth at events to promote the City and direct event attendees to local businesses
• Safety and emergency vehicle access during events
• The need to develop a plan for Canada Day celebrations, including the possibility of providing free transit shuttle buses to the event to minimize parking-related concerns
• Post-event surveys

The following motion was considered.

• CW302-2022

  1. That the staff presentation titled: Special Event Permit Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; 

  2. That the report titled: Special Event Permit Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and 

  3. That Council approve the implementation of a Special Event Permit Program now as a soft launch for events scheduled to take place beginning January 1, 2023.

  Carried

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

Staff Report re: Director Level Overview

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Large number of tiered positions and vacancies
• Recruitment challenges and the impact of back-filling vacancies on front-line staff
• Gapping of funds
• Hiring hierarchy
• Efforts to fill vacancies, including the establishment of a hiring panel to expedite recruitment
• Number of director-level positions in Brampton compared to other comparable municipalities
• Challenges of comparing municipal organizational structures and staff positions, and a request that staff undertake this review
• Review of the City's organizational structure

The following motion was considered.

• CW303-2022

  1. That the report titled: Director Level Overview, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to review and report on the Organizational Structure, in comparison to other municipalities, with scope and timing of the review to be determined by Human Resources and reported to the June 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.

  Carried

11.2.2

Staff Report re: Vacancies Related to Requirement to Return to the Workplace (RM 15/2022)

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Results of exit interview surveys, which identified that over 11 per cent of employees who completed exit interview surveys cited the requirement to return to on-site work as the reason for resignation
• Other reasons for employee departures from the City of Brampton
• Timeline of the information provided in the subject report
• Information from staff that on March 11, 2022, the Flexible Work Directive and Arrangements were put on hold with the requirement for staff to return to on-site work 2 days a week from April 4, 2022, and 3 days a week from July 4, 2022, with the possibility of hybrid work in September 2022. 
• Parks and Recreation job fair for summer employment, which was well attended
• The need to improve on, and review best practices for, succession planning

The following motion was considered.

• CW304-2022

  That the report titled: Vacancies Related to Requirement to Return to the Workplace (RM 15/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.3

Staff Report re: Workplace Modernization Update (RM 15/2022)

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Flexibility and work-life balance for employees 
• Alignment of this report with the Human Resources strategy to attract talent, and the coordination of this report with the various departments
• The current hybrid work model, and an indication from staff that this model is currently under review 

The following motion was considered.

• CW305-2022

  That the report titled: Workplace Modernization Update (RM 15/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.4

Staff Report re: Special Event Permit Program

Dealt with under Item 11.1.1 - Recommendation CW302-2022

11.2.5

Staff Report re: Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group

The following motion was considered.

• CW306-2022

  1. That the report titled: Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  2. That the individuals listed in confidential Appendix A to this report be appointed to the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group; and

  3. That the confidential Appendix A to this report become public upon its approval.

  Carried

11.2.6

^ Staff Report re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 1st Quarter 2022

• CW307-2022

  That the report titled: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 1^st Quarter 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.7

Staff Report re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – Q1 2022

Staff responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following contracts:

• RFP2021-231 - Consulting services for a five year business plan for Brampton Transit
• RFP2019-077 - Consulting services to conduct a design feasibility assessment for cycling facilities along Vodden Street, Howden Boulevard and Hanover Road

The following motion was considered.

• CW308-2022

  That the report titled: Active Consulting Service Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.8

^ Staff Report re: Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) Labour and Safety Concerns (RM 13/2022)

• CW309-2022

  That the report titled: Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) Labour and Safety Concerns (RM 13/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.9

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment - Fair Wage Policy and Community Benefits (RM 119/2019)

In response to questions from Committee, the City's consultant, John O’Grady, Partner, Prism Economics and Analysis, provided information regarding the following:

• Compliance of the Fair Wage Policy
• Background information regarding the Provincial Fair Wage Legislation and Schedule
• City of Toronto Fair Wage Schedule
• Impact of the Fair Wage Policy on procurement processes, including how to enforce, and ensure compliance with, the policy
• Purpose of the Fair Wage Policy
• Local Preference in procurement

The following motion was considered.

• CW310-2022

  1. That the report titled: Fair Wage Policy and Community Benefits at the City of Brampton (RM 119/2019), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; 

  2. That Council endorse the Sustainable Procurement Strategy as provided in this report;

  3. That Council direct staff to proceed with the development of a Fair Wage Policy based on the recommendations set out in this report; 

  4. That Council direct staff to proceed with the development of a Community Benefits Policy based on the recommendations set out in this report;

  5. That a budget amendment be approved for project # 201070-001 Fair Wage Policy and Community Benefits to increase the project by the amount of $17,000, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Asset R&R; and

  6. That staff include one permanent, full-time complement and associated costs in the estimated amount of $125,000 in the 2023 budget submission for the administration of these policies, pending Council approval.

  Carried

11.2.10

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Armoured Car Service for a Three (3) Year Period for Various City Facilities

• CW311-2022

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Armoured Car Service for a Three (3) Year Period for Various City Facilities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement to provide   Armoured Car Service for a Three (3) Year Period for Various City Facilities.

  Carried

11.2.11

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Technology Security Operations Centre Services for a Three (3) Year Period

• CW312-2022

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Technology Security Operations Centre Services for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for Technology Operations Centre Services for a three (3) year period.

  Carried

11.2.12

Staff Report re: Habitat for Humanity GTA – Financial Relief Associated for 1524 Countryside Drive (15 Stacked Townhouses) and 25 William Street (12 Stacked Townhouses)

Dealt with under Item 6.7 - Recommendation CW291-2022

11.2.13

^ Staff Report re: 2022 First Quarter Operating Budget and Reserve Report

• CW313-2022

  That the report titled: 2022 First Quarter Operating Budget and Reserve Report, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.14

^ Staff Report re: Status of Tax Collection Accounts - 2021

• CW314-2022

  That the report titled: Status of Tax Collection Accounts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: ACCIDA Update and Recent Consultant Hiring

Regional Councillor Medeiros addressed Committee with respect to concerns raised by a member of the arts community relating to the direction of, and timelines for, the launch of Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency (ACCIDA) as an independent arms length organization.  

K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, responded to questions from Committee and provided information with respect to the following:

• Consulting contract and the importance of having consistency for the continuation of work and to avoid delays
• Services and expertise provided by the consultant
• Limited staff resources and subject matter expertise in Cultural Services
• Space shortage issues for the arts community
• Outreach and engagement with the arts community
• Process and timelines for implementation
• Underfunding for the arts and the need for Council's support in this regard to successfully implement the strategy
• Indication that ACCIDA is delivering on their mandate and is excelling

Committee discussed the importance of ensuring the arts community is being supported, and highlighted the work of ACCIDA and the support provided by Cultural Services staff.

 

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

11.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

12.

Public Works and Engineering Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Waste Collection Agreement for City of Brampton Facilities

• CW315-2022

  1. That the report titled: Waste Collection Agreement for City of Brampton Facilities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received; and 

  2. That Council authorization be obtained to enter into a waste collection agreement between the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton for municipal facilities.

  Carried

12.2.2

^ Staff Report re: 2022 Stormwater Asset Management Plan

• CW316-2022

  1. That the report titled: 2022 Brampton Stormwater Asset Management Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received;

  2. That Council approve the 2022 Brampton Stormwater Asset Management Plan attached as Appendix A; and

  3. That the 2022 Brampton Stormwater Asset Management Plan be posted on the City’s web site to comply with Ontario Regulation 588/17.

  Carried

12.2.3

Staff Report re: Stormwater Charges for Farm Properties in the City of Brampton (RM 21/2021 and RM 33/2021)

Regional Councillor Palleschi outlined the need to consult with the agricultural industry regarding the subject matter.

The following motion was considered.

• CW317-2022

  That the report titled: Stormwater Charges for Farm Properties in the City of Brampton (RM 21/2021 and RM 33/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be referred back to staff for further discussion with the agricultural industry.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

Nil

12.4

Correspondence

12.4.1

^ Correspondence from Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, dated May 19, 2022, re: Calculation of Stormwater Management Charges Applied to Agricultural Properties (RM 33/2021)

• CW318-2022

  That the correspondence from Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, dated May 19, 2022, re: Calculation of Stormwater Management Charges Applied to Agricultural Properties (RM 33/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, be received.

  Carried

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

12.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. P. Fay, City Clerk, read the following question from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, in regard to Item 12.2.2 - 2022 Brampton Stormwater Asset Management Plan: 

"I have a question for staff regarding item 12.2.2, the Stormwater Asset Management Plan, the Approved 2022 Budget show $64 million withdrawn from Reserve #46, the Stormwater Change reserve for the purpose of funding Riverwalk over the 2022-2024 budgets, how does the City plan to replenish those funds for stormwater infrastructure maintenance and replacement?"

In response to the question above, M. Won, Director, Environment and Development Engineering, Public Works and Engineering, provided information regarding the collection and use of stormwater management charges.

 

13.

Referred Matters List

Nil

14.

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

15.

Closed Session

The following items were added into consent, and as such, Committee did not move into Closed Session:

15.1.  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 - a property lease matter

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - identifiable individuals

(See Item 4 - Recommendation CW284-2022)

15.1

^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

15.2

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW319-2022

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried