City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021 be approved as amended to add: 7.7. Delegation from Dave Kapil re. Item 10.4.2 Budget Amendment & Recommendation Report – Downtown Office (now considered Downtown Action Hub) Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 16.8. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Soccer Pitch Naming after Canadian Olympic Gold Medal Winners Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence 16.9. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Update with Regard to the William G. Davis Memorial 19.11. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations 19.12. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. 19.13. Closed Session Item, re 7.3 and 16.6 under 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

That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be adopted as published and circulated.

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: 10.2.1. 1. That the report titled: Asset Naming – Recommended Location for Fiji Park, to the City Council meeting of August 11, 2020, be received; 2. That the administratively-named Kanashiro Parkette (Thorndale Road, Wards 9 and 10) be permanently named Fiji Park; and 3. That, upon successful completion of the public commenting period, staff be directed to erect appropriate park signage and undertake notifications for addressing, mapping, operations and emergency services regarding the new park name. Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 10.3.2. 1. That the report titled: Youth Internship and Mentorship Program, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; 2. That, in reference to this report. Council endorses the youth programs attached in Appendix 2; and, 3. That staff enhance its programs with a mentoring component, or opportunity to actively communicate, and promote the City’s youth programs to Brampton high schools and post -secondary institutions through the City website, social media accounts and community partners. 10.3.5. That the report titled: Annual Public Sector Network (PSN) Update, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; and Financial Results for 2020 as outlined in Appendix I and PSN Proposed Budget

That the delegation from Chief Commissioner Ena Chadha, Ontario Human Rights Commission, re. Item 15.1 - Notice of Motion – Park Naming to Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 Commemorate Toronto Police Constable Jeffrey Northrup, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

WHEREAS on July 2, 2021 Toronto Police Services Constable, and Brampton resident, Jeffrey Northrup was killed in the line of duty; and WHEREAS City Council has approved an Asset Naming Policy to facilitate commemorative recognition to honour events and individuals’ outstanding achievements, distinctive service, or significant community contributions, including recognition of the City’s rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS there may exist opportunities for the City to recognize community and cultural heroes of significance to local communities within the City through naming streets, parks and other City assets; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That a City park be named to commemorate fallen Toronto Police Constable, and Brampton resident, Jeffrey Northrup; and 2. That City staff consult with the Northrup family to identify a suitable park location and report to Council in accordance with the Asset Naming Policy.

That the following delegations from the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and CAA Centre, re. Item 16.6 – Proposed Professional Basketball Franchise in the City of Brampton, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received: 1. John Lashway, Executive Vice President, CEBL 2. Mike Morreale, Commissioner and CEO, CEBL 3. Josh Knoester, Vice President, CEBL 4. Mike Hardcastle, General Manager, CAA Centre

That the delegation from Nuvi Sidhu, Chair, Advisory Panel, Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency, re. Item 10.3.3 – Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Development Agency – Recommendation to Amend Panel Composition, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

1. That the report titled: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Development Agency – Recommendation to amend Panel Composition, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the revised Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Development Agency Panel Composition to include an eighth member, as outlined in this report.

That the delegations from Carrie Percival, Chair, and Suzy Godefroy, Executive- Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, re. Item 16.4 – Downtown Activations and Art Interventions, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

Therefore be it resolved that: The City of Brampton approve the BIA-led pilot initiative to convert the top floor of the Nelson Square Garage into public space and assist in securing it; and That staff collaborate with the BIA on grant and sponsorship opportunities for the mural, assistance with artist activation, and restaurants outside of the DBBIA, and; That the public space and BIA-led pilot be promoted through the City of Brampton Tourism’s Experience Brampton channels.

That the following delegations from the Downtown Brampton BIA, re. Item 10.4.2 – Budget Amendment & Recommendation Report – Downtown Office (now considered Downtown Action Hub), to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received: 1. Rick Evans, Secretary & Chair of the Downtown Development Committee 2. Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director 3. Dave Kapil, New Brampton

1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment & Recommendation Report – Downtown Office (now considered Downtown Action Hub) to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; 2. That Council approve a new City-established Downtown Office (now considered Downtown Action Hub) to facilitate strategic planning and coordinate with maintenance and operation efforts, marketing and communication, business support, and community outreach relating to the Integrated Downtown Plan, Downtown infrastructure improvements and economic revitalization efforts; 3. That Council approve two permanent full time staff resources (Downtown Coordinator and Downtown Principal Planner/Senior Supervisor) dedicated to support the Downtown Office (now considered Downtown Action Hub) for a total budget of approximately $266,000, and CAO’s Office appoint an existing position (e.g. Corporate Projects Manager) to: a) serve as an ambassador/point person between the City, the BIA, and downtown consultation group, and the Economic Development mandate of the Committee of Council responsibilities, and b) oversee the development including the Downtown Office positions to ensure effective coordination and efficient implementation across all City departments; and, 4. That an additional two permanent full time staff resources (Downtown Economic Development Officer and Downtown Planner 1) be included in the 2022 proposed budget for a total budget of approximately $234,000, pending Council approval; and 5. That a con

That the update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

That the update from Mayor Brown re. COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

1. That the report titled: By-law To Amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended – to Allow Treat Accessibly Lawn Signs, to the City Council meeting of August 11 2021, be received; Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 2. That By-law 167-2021 be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit Treat Accessible lawn signs during the annual Halloween period.

That the report titled: Promoting and Supporting Employment Opportunities for Brampton Residents Negatively Impacted by COVID-19, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received.

1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Geographic Information System (GIS) Maintenance and Support Services, to the Council meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; 2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for Geographic Information System (GIS) maintenance and support services for City-wide use; and, 3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to directly engage with Esri Canada Limited for the Geographic Information System (GIS) maintenance and support services.

1. That the report titled: Site Specific Amendment to Sign By-Law 399-2002, 2514682 Ontario Inc – 3455 Queen Street East – Ward 8, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; and 2. That By-law 168-2021 be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit the proposed site-specific amendment.

1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 26, 2021, to the Council Meeting of August 11, 2021, be received; 2. That Recommendations PDC108-2021 to PDC117-2021 and PDC119-2021 to PDC125-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; 3. a) That Recommendation PDC107-2021 be approved, as amended, to reflect the recorded vote taken on the recommendation; and, b) That Recommendation PDC118-2021 be approved, as amended, to read as follows: PDC118-2021 1. That the staff report re: Transportation Master Plan and Capital Plan Interim Strategy and the Evaluation for Torbram Road (Citywide), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 26, 2021, be received; Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 2. That the approach outlined in the report for an Interim Strategy to address Capital Plan Implementation programs while the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Review is underway, including the TMP Principles Scorecard to assess how projects deliver on Streets for People, Vision Zero, and broader planning objectives be endorsed; 3. That while the TMP Review is underway and as identified in the report (itemized in Appendix B), Council direct staff to pause the planning and implementation (Environmental Assessment and detailed design) of longerterm six-lane road widening projects, and continue to refocus the capital work plan and more immediate, previously identified six-lane road widening projects on delivering transit and active transporta

WHEREAS the COVID-19 global pandemic affected the City of Brampton very hard, especially our senior population; WHEREAS many people did not have an opportunity to say their goodbyes to family, friends and loved ones before they passed away from COVID-19 or complications from the virus; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. The City of Brampton create a memorial to the victims of COVID-19; 2. Staff report back with appropriate recommendations for the implementation of a memorial for the victims.

WHEREAS there is a need to treat mental health like physical health THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff report back on enhanced mental health benefits that are available to offer City employees.

WHEREAS Avtar Aujla was the first ever person of South Asian descent to be elected to Brampton City Council, serving as Councillor in Ward 4 from 2000 to 2003; WHEREAS she has been a proud Bramptonian since she arrived in Canada nearly 40 years ago; WHEREAS during her tenure as Councillor she played a key role in bringing important recreation facilities and employment opportunities to the City of Brampton, along with playing a pivotal role in promoting diversity and cultural initiatives WHEREAS she was honoured by the City of Brampton at its 2017 Sikh Heritage Month celebration for her contributions to the City; WHEREAS she was the founder of Sanjha Virsa, a women’s advocacy group which was run exclusively by women and promoted and built to encourage women in leadership, and also included providing scholarships to girls; WHEREAS she continues to be involved in actively promoting social justice through her advocacy for workers’ rights, including her work for the Brampton $15 and Fairness chapter that fought for a higher minimum wage and stronger labour protections for workers in Ontario; WHEREAS she has been an outspoken advocate for the Fair Deal for Brampton healthcare campaign; WHEREAS she has and continues to be a role model for South Asian women and women of colour; Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff report back on options regarding the naming of a future street in Wards 3 and 4 after former Brampton Councillor, Avtar Aujla, subje

WHEREAS the City of Brampton has over 24,000 businesses classified as “transportation and warehousing”; and WHEREAS in 2020, the transportation and warehousing sector contributed approximately 11 per cent to Brampton’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP); and WHEREAS the City of Brampton is home to the Canadian National Railway’s largest Intermodal Terminal, servicing over 2,000 trucks daily; and WHEREAS the COVID-19 Pandemic has underscored the important role the trucking industry plays in serving the day-to-day needs of residents and businesses of the City of Brampton; and WHEREAS the City of Brampton wishes to ensure that locations for the parking and/or storage of trucks do not conflict with adjacent land use, are in strategic employment areas designated for transportation and warehousing, and support the City’s 2040 Vision; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Brampton directs staff to work with Private Landowners, the Peel Goods Movement Task Force, Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 the Trucking and Development Industries, and area councillors, to inform of locations desirable for parking and/or storage of trucks and the approvals required for establishing such facilities; and FURTHER that staff report back to Council on this matter through staff reports regarding development applications for truck parking/storage and the ongoing Municipal Parking Strategy.

Whereas increasing vaccination rates among Brampton, Peel and Ontario residents is encouraging and will result in a pathway towards reopening the province and resuming normal or near-normal activities; Whereas mandatory face masks and/or physical distancing continues to be a necessary requirement within indoor settings, as per the Reopening Ontario legislation and the City’s Face Masks By-law 135-2020, as amended; Whereas the current provisions of the Reopening Ontario legislation and provincial public health orders continue to require mandatory face masks and physical distancing at outdoor events, including City parks, playgrounds and properties where the risk of transmission is lower within an outdoor environment and face masks should more appropriately be a choice not a requirement; Therefore be It Resolved: 1. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Premier of Ontario, Provincial Medical Officer of Health, Minister of Health and Brampton MPPs Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 requesting that the provisions of the Reopening Ontario legislation be amended to no longer require mandatory face masking at outdoor events, properties and gatherings where sufficient physical distancing provisions can be maintained. 2. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon for their information.

Whereas the provisions of the City’s Face Masks By-law 135-2020, as amended, include a mandatory requirement for all persons entering onto and while riding in a Brampton Transit Vehicle to wear a Face Mask, as defined within the by-law; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be requested to report back on solutions, in consultation with Peel Public Health, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Brampton By-law Enforcement staff, with regard to concerns articulated by Brampton Transit operators.

WHEREAS Gurbax Malhi was elected as a Member of Parliament in 1993 as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate from Bramalea-Gore-Malton; WHEREAS Mr. Malhi was re-elected a further five times (1997, 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2008); WHEREAS Mr. Gurbax Malhi served as a Member of Parliament up till the year 2011, continuously for 18 years; WHEREAS Mr. Malhi was the first turbaned Sikh elected to the Parliament of Canada; and WHEREAS Mr. Malhi helped open the doors of Canadian Parliament for minorities for generations to come; Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the administratively-named Rhapsody Park be permanently named Gurbax Malhi Park, subject to a public commenting period; and THAT upon successful completion of the public commenting period, staff be directed to erect appropriate park signage and undertake notifications for addressing, mapping, operations and emergency services regarding the new park name.

That Mayor Brown on behalf of Council write to request a formal apology from the Province of Ontario to Brampton Judge Donald McLeod in regard to the two failed prosecutions pursued against Justice McLeod; and That a copy be provided to all Ontario municipalities via AMO, and all Ontario MPPs.

That staff be requested to report back on options for recognizing and commemorating the accomplishments of Brampton-raised swimmer and paralympian Stéphanie Dixon.

That staff be requested to continue discussions with the delegation from the Canadian Elite Basketball League regarding possible opportunities for the 2023 season.

That staff consult with members of Council to develop an appropriate advocacy strategy for the pending upcoming Federal Election.

That staff be requested to work with the Brams United Soccer Club to identify and name two (2) soccer fields in honour of Olympic gold medal soccer winners Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence, and report back to Council on the proposed locations and commemorative naming and plaques, in accordance with the City’s Asset Naming Policy.

That staff be requested to provide monthly updates on the progress of the William G. Davis Memorial project.

That By-laws 167-2021 to 180-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 11, 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.

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.2. 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. 19.3. 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. Minutes – City Council – August 11, 2021 19.6. 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

That further direction be provided to the Investigator to extend the Council- authorized investigation past the previously approved timeline of eight weeks after June 23, 2021, to September 15, 2021, and the Investigator be requested to report findings at the September 15, 2021 meeting of Council to address the approved scope of the investigation, subject to further consideration of time extension as determined by Council. A recorded vote was requested and the motion

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 11, 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 181-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on August 11, 2021

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.