City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be approved as amended, as follows: To Add: 6.5. Announcement – Award to the City of Brampton – Employer of the Year 2023 Award received from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Chapter 29 Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown To Vary the Order of business to deal with Item 6.4 prior to Item 6.3 and Item 12.2 - Planning and Development Committee recommendations, following Public Delegations; and To hold items 6.4, 12.1 and 12.3 until a point later in the meeting to be determined.

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 27, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, 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: 10.3.1, 12.1, 19.1 and 19.2 . 10.3.1. 1. That the report from Gage Board, Acting Manager, Tourism, Strategic Communications, Tourism & Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, re: Brampton Film and Television Office Strategy, be received; 2. That the Brampton Film and Television Office Strategy and recommendations be endorsed in principle by Council. 3. That staff be given approval to move forward with recommendations that have no financial impacts; and 4. That staff develop an implementation plan for the recommendations with financial impacts, that include costing and funding sources to be brought forward for Council consideration and approval at a future meeting or during the 2025 budget deliberations. 12.1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received. 19.1 and 19.2 That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

That the presentation from Gage Board, Acting Manager, Tourism, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 re: Experience Brampton Updates , be received.

That the following delegations from Armagh House re. Item 1 5.1 – Notice of Motion – Armagh House Transitional Housing , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received: 1. Jannies Le, Executive Director 2. Samiya Kebir, Program Manager

That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; and That a letter be sent to Brampton MPs and MPPs on behalf of Council in support of completion of the Queen Street BRT as expeditiously as possible. Yea (10) Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar Absent (1) Regional Councillor Medeiros

That the Region of Peel be urged to expeditiously relocate and/or provide additional shelter accommodation for residents of encampments, given the threat of flooding in the areas along Etobicoke Creek, and other public safety concerns.

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 8, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendations PDC053-2024 to PDC064 and PDC066-2024 to PDC072-2024 be approved as outlined in the summary; and 3. That PDC065-2024 be

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of April 10, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendations CW115-2024 to CW127-2024 and CW129-2024 to CW141-2024 be approved as outlined in the summary; and 3. That CW128-2024 be amended as follows: “ CW128-2024 1. That the report from Melinda Yogendran, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 10, 2024 re: Budget Amendment - Response to Request for Funding Support from Home Opportunities Non-Profit Corporation (RM 59/2023) , be received; 2. That Council approve the renaming of capital project #247932-001 from ‘Housing Project – Non-Profit Pilot Program Expansion’ to ‘Home Opportunities’; 3. That a budget amendment be approved for capital project #247932-001 in the amount of $14,000,000, with funding to be transferred from the Housing Accelerator Fund which will result in a total available budget of $18,000,000; 4. That the City’s Treasurer and Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Home Opportunities subject to Council approval. 5. That Home Opportunities be requested to prioritize Brampton Residents and families for access to projects within the City of Brampton and that Home Opportunities be requested to report back to council on the success of the prioritization; and, 6. That the Mayor, on behal

That By-laws 53-2024 to to 55-2024 and 57-2024 to 62-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024 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 staff be directed to set 100 per cent discount on office rates across the City on development charges, and to include a specific office/sector definition in the by-law, according to the Brampton Plan.

1. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $5,960,000 for the transaction as set out in this closed report, to be transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund. 2. That a budget amendment be approved to increase capital project #187002-001 – Strategic Planning Studies in the amount of $700,000, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024, 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 63-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 17, 2024.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor

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: 10.3.1, 12.1, 19.1 and 19.2. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 10.3.1. 1. That the report from Gage Board, Acting Manager, Tourism, Strategic Communications, Tourism & Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, re: Brampton Film and Television Office Strategy, be received; 2. That the Brampton Film and Television Office Strategy and recommendations be endorsed in principle by Council. 3. That staff be given approval to move forward with recommendations that have no financial impacts; and 4. That staff develop an implementation plan for the recommendations with financial impacts, that include costing and funding sources to be brought forward for Council consideration and approval at a future meeting or during the 2025 budget deliberations. 12.1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received. 19.1 and 19.2 That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

Whereas in 2019, City Council passed a motion for City staff to continue working with and supporting existing programs at the Region of Peel which service those affected by domestic violence, and to support public awareness and advocacy regarding violence against women; Whereas on June 21, 2023, the City of Brampton declared gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Brampton, advocating for increased funding and support for organizations that provide essential resources, vital support, and safe spaces for individuals affected by domestic violence; Whereas the City of Brampton received a delegation from Armagh House on October 25, 2023 requesting funding support from the City to operate 12 affordable transitional housing units located in Brampton, which will support women and their families; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 Whereas the City of Brampton received funding from the federal government through CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which can be used in support of housing under 4 categories, one of which is investments in affordable housing, namely the construction and operation of affordable housing units. Therefore be it resolved that Council endorse:  Financial assistance in the form of a cash grant of $300,000 to Armagh House, subject to the negotiation and execution of a mutually acceptable agreement with the City; and  The delegation of authority to the Commissioner, Planning, Building & Growth Management, and

That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; and That a letter be sent to Brampton MPs and MPPs on behalf of Council in support of completion of the Queen Street BRT as expeditiously as possible. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 Yea (10): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power, and Deputy Mayor Singh Absent (1): Regional Councillor Medeiros

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of April 10, 2024, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendations CW115-2024 to CW127-2024 and CW129-2024 to CW141-2024 be approved as outlined in the summary; and 3. That CW128-2024 be amended as follows: “CW128-2024 Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 1. That the report from Melinda Yogendran, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 10, 2024 re: Budget Amendment - Response to Request for Funding Support from Home Opportunities Non-Profit Corporation (RM 59/2023), be received; 2. That Council approve the renaming of capital project #247932-001 from ‘Housing Project – Non-Profit Pilot Program Expansion’ to ‘Home Opportunities’; 3. That a budget amendment be approved for capital project #247932-001 in the amount of $14,000,000, with funding to be transferred from the Housing Accelerator Fund which will result in a total available budget of $18,000,000; 4. That the City’s Treasurer and Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Home Opportunities subject to Council approval. 5. That Home Opportunities be requested to prioritize Brampton Residents and families for access to projects within the City of Brampton and that Home Opportunities be requested to report back to council on the success

That By-laws 53-2024 to 55-2024 and 57-2024 to 62-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3. 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

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024 That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024, 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 63-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 17, 2024.