The Brampton Record

City Council

June 16, 2021

Who was there

Present (7): Patrick Brown, P. Fortini, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Rowena Santos, Harkirat Singh, Paul Vicente

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (41 motions)

39 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the delegations from Ryerson University, re: I tem 13.3 - Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Indigenous Reconciliation – Discussion and Status of City Action , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the following delegations re: Item 13.4 – Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fully Electric Powered Fire Truck, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received: 1. Gideon Forman, Climate Change and Transportation Policy Analyst, The David Suzuki Foundation 2. David Laing, Brampton resident (video delegation)
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the delegation from Deanna Mitchell, Brampton resident, re: Item 13.3 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: re: Indigenous Reconciliation – Discussion and Status of City Action, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and That on behalf of Council the Mayor be requested to write to the Premier and Provincial government requesting accelerated opening of personal care sector businesses.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That, the report titled Brampton Celebrates Canada Day 2021 , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the report titled: Report on Council Intimation of Purchasing Contract Extensions and Renewals ($200,000 or greater, or if equal or greater value than the original contract) (RM 74/2020) , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That this item be
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Referred
1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement - Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fully Electric Powered Fire Truck , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved for Capital Project #202310-001 (Fire Vehicle Replacement – Squad 203) in the amount of $730,000 to cover incremental costs of purchasing a fully electric powered fire truck, with funding of $360,000 to be transferred from project #182310-001 and $370,000 to be transferred from project #192310-006; and 3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement and enter into direct negotiations with ResQtech Systems Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fully Electric Powered Fire Truck.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by All Members of Council
Carried
That staff be directed to clarify and report back on a process and timeline for the hire of a Director of Internal Audit, with consideration of alignment with the Municipal Act , the Internal Audit Charter (2019), and Legal and Human Resource advice on the inclusion of Audit Committee Citizen Members within the hiring process, and reference to previous Director of Internal Audit hiring processes employed, and consideration for the establishment of a sub-committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the correspondence from John Frim, Treasurer, Professor's Lake Residents Association, dated June 10, 2021, re: Phragmites in Professor's Lake , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and That staff be requested to investigate and present or report to the July 7, 2021 meeting of Council on possible interim solutions for the 2021 season.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That the Legal Services be requested to report back to Council on appropriate Communication protocols in light of the Judicial decision.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the Legal Services be requested to report back to Council on considerations with respect to potential liabilities for the City and proactive steps to protect the City and/or Members of Council.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the matter be referred to the Integrity Commissioner for advice with regard to a communication protocol.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the correspondence from David Bosveld, Member, Mayor's Black Advisory Committee, re: Item 15.1 – Notice of Motion – Equity Principles in the City's Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion of Staff, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021 , be received.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the c orrespondence from Daisy Wright and Damali-Victoriya Wright, Brampton residents, re: Item 15.1 – Notice of Motion – Equity Principles in the City's Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion of Staff , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the correspondence from Hannah Bahmanpour re. Item 12.1 – PDC084-2021/HB020-2021 re. 11722 Mississauga Road (Dolson House) , to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the City of Brampton further demonstrate its commitment to combat anti-Black racism by pledging support for the BlackNorth Initiative; 2. That the Mayor sign the BlackNorth Initiative Pledge on behalf of City Council; and 3. That staff be requested to report back on ways to incorporate BlackNorth Initiatives.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That staff be requested to report on the Global City Alliance Program and potential opportunities it may provide.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed. 2. That a public minute extract from the June 2, 2021 City Council meeting closed session be made publicly accessible.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 16, 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 145-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on June 16, 2021.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on July 7, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021 be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 10.3.1. Staff report re: Brampton Celebrates Canada Day 2021; 14.8. Correspondence from Hannah Bahmanpour, Davis Webb LLP, dated June 16, 2021, re: Item 12.1 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC084-2021 (HB020-2021) – 11722 Mississauga Road (Dolson House); and, To vary the order of business to deal with Closed Session items following the delegation items.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
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: Civil Marriage Officiant Designates – Update, to the City Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 2. That the additional persons listed in Appendix 1 to this report be appointed as civil marriage officiants on behalf of the City of Brampton, as designates of the City Clerk, and that the Ontario Registrar General (ORG) be notified of the specific designates listed in Appendix 1 to be removed as civil marriage officiants; and 3. That By-law 131-2021 be passed to amend By-law 241-2019 to appoint the persons listed in Appendix 1 as civil marriage officiants on behalf of the City of Brampton. 10.4.1 1. That the report titled: Recommendation Report – Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Nyx Capital – Nyx Henderson Ltd., 12 Henderson Ave., Ward 3 (File: OZS-2020-0031), to the Council Meeting dated June 16th, 2021 be received; and, 2. That a By-law attached hereto as Appendix 3 be passed to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended. 10.6.1 1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1944 – Jasmine Falls Estates Inc. and Bramchin Developments Limited – South of Queen Street and West of Chinguacousy Road – Ward 4 (
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, 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
That the delegation from Deanna Mitchell, Brampton resident, re: Item 13.3 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Indigenous Reconciliation – Discussion and Status of City Action, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the delegation from Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, Executive Director, The BlackNorth Initiative, re: Item 16.2 – Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: City Participation in BlackNorth Initiative, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 That on behalf of Council the Mayor be requested to write to the Premier and Provincial government requesting accelerated opening of personal care sector businesses.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 That, the report titled Brampton Celebrates Canada Day 2021, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 7, 2021, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC073-2021 to PDC083-2021 and PDC085-2021 to PDC092-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; and, 3. That Recommendation PDC084-2021 be approved as amended in Clause 3.a. of Recommendation HB020-2021, such that the clause reads as follows: Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 3. a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for the demolition or removal of the Dolson Farmhouse on the property at 11722 Mississauga Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, the owner shall:”
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of June 9, 2021, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW290-2021 to CW303-2021, CW305-2021 to CW313-2021, and CW315-2021 to CW331-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject summary; and, 3. a) That Recommendation CW304-2021 be approved as amended to change the timeline “2020 and 2021” to “2019 to 2021”, such that the recommendation reads as follows: CW304-2021 That staff be requested to report on the extent of external legal services, for 2019 to 2021 to-date, employed for matters throughout City departments, to a future meeting of Committee of Council. b) That Recommendation CW314-2021 be approved as amended in Clause 2 to replace “once every two months” with “to be provided quarterly”, to delete “and Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 for items with a contract value greater than $25,000”, and to add a new Clause 3, such that the recommendation reads as follows: CW314-2021 1. That the report titled: Standing Item on Meeting Agendas – Use of Consultants (RM 29/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 9, 2021, be received; and 2. That Use of Consultant reporting by way of a standing item on Committee of Council agendas be commenced immediately, to be provided quarterly, based on the attributes referenced within the report; and 3. That staff be requested to report to Council with periodic summaries of those consulting service contracts of val
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, 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
That the report titled: 2018 - 2020 Public Sector Salary Disclosure: Management Salaries, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Referred
That staff be directed to clarify and report back on a process and timeline for the hire of a Director of Internal Audit, with consideration of alignment with the Municipal Act, the Internal Audit Charter (2019), and Legal and Human Resource advice on the inclusion of Audit Committee Citizen Members within the hiring process, and reference to previous Director of Internal Audit hiring Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 processes employed, and consideration for the establishment of a sub- committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 That the correspondence from John Frim, Treasurer, Professor's Lake Residents Association, dated June 10, 2021, re: Phragmites in Professor's Lake, to the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, be received; and That staff be requested to investigate and present or report to the July 7, 2021 meeting of Council on possible interim solutions for the 2021 season.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 That the Legal Services be requested to report back to Council on considerations with respect to potential liabilities for the City and proactive steps to protect the City and/or Members of Council.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
Whereas Brampton is the 2nd fastest growing city in Canada, with the 4th largest labour force in Ontario Whereas Brampton is truly a mosaic with 73.31 percent of its population being culturally diverse Whereas Brampton is represented by a young, diverse workforce, representing 234 cultures and speaking 115 languages, making Brampton a unique location in comparison to neighbouring cities for talent acquisition and employment Whereas the City of Brampton completed an equity audit that was adopted by Council in January of 2020 Whereas the CCDI report in Section 2.2 recommends that the Corporation begins conducting employee surveys and full workplace censuses with a Diversity Equity and Inclusion framework in 2021 Whereas according to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) the collection and analysis of data that identifies people on the basis of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation and other Ontario Human Rights Code (Code) grounds is allowed and is supported by Canada’s human rights legislative framework Whereas the Ontario Human Rights Commission recommends the collection of data to attract new demographic markets and to promote an inclusive and equitable work culture to effectively thrive in an increasingly globalized, competitive business environment; to meet requirements of federal employment equity legislation and to respond to persistent allegations of systemic barriers and public perceptions of discrimination Whereas the Corporation has not collect
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
WHEREAS June 18th marks the one year anniversary of the tragic passing of Karolina Ciasullo and her daughters Klara, Lilianna and Mila; and WHEREAS staff have been working closely with the Ciasullo family, through their legal counsel, to implement a number of commemorative tributes; and WHEREAS the City is currently planning an Activity Hub at Sesquicentennial Park, including a new, fully inclusive playground, splash pad, and activity hub area for all ages and abilities, the construction of which will begin this Summer and is estimated to be completed by Fall 2022; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that in addition to the commemorative efforts currently underway, staff be directed to implement the naming of the Activity Hub at Sesquicentennial Park to commemorate the lives of Karolina, Klara, Lilianna and Mila Ciasullo, in consultation with the Ciasullo family and their legal counsel.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 That By-laws 131-2021 to 144-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 16, 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.
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.1 Closed Session Minutes – City Council – June 2, 2021 19.2 Closed Session Minutes – Committee of Council – June 9, 2021 Minutes – City Council – June 16, 2021 19.3 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 19.4 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
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council enact the amendments to the COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings By-law 135-2020 as set out in By-law 140-2021 listed as Item 18.10 on today’s Council Agenda.
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried

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