The recommendations were approved as amended, as follows.
CW229-2024
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
5.4. Announcement - Sikh Genocide Awareness Week
Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor
5.5. Announcement – Stanley Cup Finals
Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor
6.3. Delegation from Somali Community Member, re: Item 10.3.1 - Somali Heritage Month
9.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor, re: Feasibility of Organizing a Hackathon to Address Local Challenges
CW230-2024
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024 be approved as part of Consent: 7.1, 7.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.3, 12.2.1, 13
CW231-2024
That the delegation from Mitchell Arrojado, Totie Pabellano, Norie Blohm, Arnel Caballes and Ed Lim, Officers of the Federation of Filipino Canadians of Brampton and Brampton Filipino Seniors Club, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Philippine Independence Day and Heritage Month, be received.
CW232-2024
That the presentation from Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW233-2024
That the correspondence from Aretha Adams, Regional Clerk, Region of Peel, dated June 3, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Nominations to the 2024 – 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors, be received.
CW234-2024
That the report from Jonathan Brewer, Manager, Risk and Insurance, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Risk Management and Insurance Claims 2023 Annual Report, be received.
CW235-2024
1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and Bylaw Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Enforcement Operational Review Implementation Plan, be received;
2. That Council approve, twenty-six (26) full-time, permanent complement consisting of seventeen (17) Enforcement Officers, five (5) Property Standards Officers, one (1) Training Supervisor, one (1) Escalation and Communications Supervisor, one (1) Analyst and one (1) Zoning Plans Examiner, and fourteen (14) part-time, permanent Enforcement Officers, to be hired in 2024 with a net annual operating cost of approximately $1,735,103;
3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $744,000 for twelve (12) compact pickup trucks, with funding to be transferred from Reserve Fund #4 - Asset Replacement; and
4. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $70,000 for technology equipment required for new staff, with funding to be transferred from Reserve Fund #4 - Asset Replacement.
CW236-2024
Whereas hackathons are events that bring together diverse groups of individuals to collaborate intensively on innovative projects over a short period of time; and
Whereas hackathons have a proven track record of spurring innovation and entrepreneurship by providing a platform for creative problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and the development of new technologies and solutions; and
Whereas the organization of a hackathon can engage the local community, including students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, fostering a spirit of collaboration and civic engagement; and
Whereas hackathons have the potential to address pressing local challenges by leveraging the collective intelligence and creativity of participants to generate practical and innovative solutions; and
Whereas the successful implementation of solutions developed during hackathons can lead to economic growth by creating new business opportunities, attracting investments, and generating employment; and
Whereas hackathons can also serve as a catalyst for establishing or strengthening partnerships between local government, businesses, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations; and
Whereas the City of Brampton has a history of supporting community-led hackathons, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within our community;
Therefore Be It Resolved that Council directs Economic Development staff to investigate the feasibility of organizing a hackathon aimed at addressing local challenges within our community; and
Be It Further Resolved that staff consider the following elements in their investigation:
1. Identification of key local challenges that could be addressed through a hackathon.
2. Potential partners and sponsors from the private sector, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.
3. Possible venues, dates, and formats for the hackathon.
4. Budgetary requirements.
5. Strategies for promoting the hackathon to ensure broad and diverse participation.
6. Mechanisms for supporting the development and implementation of viable solutions post-hackathon.
CW237-2024
1. That the presentation and report from Vincent Rodo, Director, Organizational Performance and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: City of Brampton Corporate Strategic Plan 2024, be received;
2. That the City of Brampton Corporate Strategic Plan 2024 be amended to add the following bullet to page 39 of the Corporate Strategic Plan under the Initiative ‘Manage Growth to Support Complete Communities’:
“- Enhanced Integrated Planning between the City and Brampton Library”
3. That the City of Brampton Corporate Strategic Plan 2024 (the “Plan”) be approved by Council; and
4. That staff be directed to implement the Plan through execution of departmental work plans and annual budgeting processes;
CW238-2024
1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – To Obtain a Provider for the City of Brampton Employee Assistance Program, be received;
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for provider of Employee Assistance Program.
CW239-2024
1. That the report from Barinder Bhatti, Advisor, Executive Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Sheridan Centre for Healthy Communities Update, be received;
2. That Council approve a cash grant to Sheridan College in the amount of $2,500,000, funded from Reserve #100-Legacy Reserve, in accordance with the schedule in the Negotiated Agreement (Attachment 4), and subject to satisfying the necessary reporting; and
3. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the necessary agreement(s) on behalf of the City, with Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on such terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
CW240-2024
1. That the report from Kasia Bielska, Manager, Corporate Collections, and Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Corporate Support Services, and Jonathan Brewer, Manger, Risk and Insurance, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Finance Policy Updates, be received;
2. That Council approve the revised Tax Billing and Collection Policy;
3. That Council approve the new Accounts Receivable Collection and Write-Off Policy;
4. That Council approve the new Provincial Offences Act Fine Collection and Write-Off Policy;
5. That a by-law be adopted, substantially in a form as set out in Appendix 1 to this report, to reflect the delegation of authority with respect to write-offs of uncollectable items, settlement of assessments and settling claims within the existing insurance deductible, to amend Administrative Authority By-law 216-2017, as amended, to update Schedule A – Delegation of Powers and Duties, to revise the delegated authority; and
6. That subject to approval of the new Tax Billing and Collection Policy, the following Council Policy be rescinded:
Property Tax Billing and Collection (13.10.0)
CW241-2024
That the delegation from a Somali Community Member, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Somali Heritage Month, be received; and
Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work;
Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of Somali communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life;
Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is home to one of the largest Somali communities in Ontario; and
Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism;
Therefore Be It Resolved that Somali Heritage Month be added the to Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026, to be delivered within the existing Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events annual base operating budget.
CW242-2024
1. That the report from Dalia Bahy, Strategic Leader, Downtown Revitalization, Planning, Building, and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of a Design Team led by an Architectural Firm for the Design and Contract Administration Services for the Redevelopment of Ken Whillans Square and Garden Square through a Design Competition Process – Wards 1 and 3, be received;
2. That Council direct staff to proceed with Public Consultation to inform the Design Competition Process for the Redevelopment of Ken Whillans Square and Garden Square; and
3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of an architectural firm to provide design and contract administration services for the redevelopment of Ken Whillans Square and Garden Square through a design competition process.
CW243-2024
1. That the report from Shane Loftus, Manager, Transportation Right of Way and Safety, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting on June 5, 2024 re: Signal Warrant Study Outcome at Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue - Ward 10 (RM 10/2024), be received;
2. That staff be instructed to install traffic signals at the intersection of Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue; and
3. That staff be directed to use funds from project #242710 at an estimated cost of $310,000 to complete the traffic signal installation at Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue.
CW244-2024
1. That the report from Binita Poudyal, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, 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.
CW245-2024
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Director, Cultural Services, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 5, 2024, re: Budget Amendment - Municipal Public Art Strategy and Framework for Public Art on Municipal Property, be received;
2. That Council endorse ‘Brampton: An Artful Future Municipal Public Art Strategy 2024-2028+’ and the ‘Framework for Public Art on Municipal Property;’ and
3. That a budget amendment be approved to consolidate the remaining unspent budgets in Project #196860 - Public Art Investment, #211055 - Monument to William Davis, and #236860 - Public Art Investment into Project #246860 - Public Art Investment.
CW246-2024
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.1 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.
15.2 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, 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.
CW247-2024
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.