City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023 be approved as amended to add: 6.2. Announcement from Mayor re. Visiting Delegation from Karamjit Singh Sandhu, the Mayor of Amritsar, India ; 7.2. Delegation, Kabaddi Federation of Ontario re. The State of Kabaddi in Brampton ; 8.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re. Potential Goreway Gas Plant Expansion in the City of Brampton ; 8.3. Discussion at the request of Councillor Toor re. the state of Kabaddi in Brampton; and, 19.7. 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal matter

That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 31, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.

City Council has received a request to support a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to facilitate development at lands municipally known as 545 Steeles Avenue West in the City of Brampton (known as the subject lands) from Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Kingknoll Developments; and WHEREAS the MZO would allow the timely permission to introduce new mixed-used buildings, parkland and a new private street on the subject lands; and WHEREAS Bill 197 amended Section 47 of the Planning Act to grant the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing more order-making powers under Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) to deliver critical projects; and WHEREAS the MZO request represents an opportunity for redevelopment of the subject lands to contribute to a range of housing units to help meet the City’s housing pledge of 113,000 housing units; and WHEREAS the existing land use and recent activities at this commercial plaza has been the source of a significant number of property complaints to the City since 2020, regarding excessive noise, parking, fireworks, refuse, idling, and COVID-19 related matters, resulting in extensive City enforcement and Peel Regional Police actions; and WHEREAS the MZO request presents an opportunity for the property owner to address these issues to redevelop the property in a manner aligned with neighbouring land uses; and WHEREAS the MZO request presents a significant redevelopment opportunity to achieve City planning objectives along the Steeles Avenue corridor and complime

kabaddi is the most prominent sport in the Punjabi community WHEREAS Brampton is considered to be the second home to kabaddi, internationally outside of Punjab WHEREAS the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario has been organizing kabaddi tournaments in Brampton and surrounding areas for the past 50 years WHEREAS throughout the summer months, Kabaddi tournaments in Brampton host up to 10,000+ spectators at their events WHEREAS events organized by the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario significantly contribute to Brampton’s local economy and attracts thousands of visitors to Brampton from across the world WHEREAS the City of Brampton currently does not have adequate facilities and resources to host large-scale kabaddi sporting events WHEREAS the sport and the attendance to its events has been growing every year as Brampton is the fastest growing city in Canada THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That staff be directed to connect and meet regularly with the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario to gain a better understanding of what is required to better support kabaddi sporting events in Brampton; 2. That the City of Brampton include kabaddi within our Parks & Recreation Master Plan, accounting for the growth and demand of this sport in our city; 3. That a home for kabaddi be included and prioritized in the City Lands redevelopment process and other potential future facilities; 4. That kabaddi be added within the Brampton Sports Alliance; and 5. That kabaddi be given priority booking for seven tournament

That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, be received.

1. That the Minutes of the Citizen Appointments Committee Meeting of June 14, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CAC024-2023 to CAC026-2023 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

1. That the report and supplementary information from Mitsa Montaser, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Energy Retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre – Ward 7 , be received; and 2. That staff be requested to consider alternative options among the system of facilities, and report back to Council with a potential plan of how closures could be timed to avoid concurrent unavailability. Yea (9) Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar Nay (1) Regional Councillor Fortini Absent (1) Regional Councillor Medeiros

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.4. 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal matter 19.5. 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal matter 19.6. Closed Session Minutes – Citizen Appointments Committee – June 12, 2023 19.7 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal matter

That the following persons be appointed to the Community Safety Advisory Committee, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon (Wards 2 and 6) Jennifer Miles (Wards 1 and 5) Roopinder Sandhu (Wards 7 and 8) Randhir Singh (Wards 9 and 10) Ivan Macri (Wards 3 and 4) Brampton Library Board That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Library Board, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Tamanpreet Atwal Michael Ben Navdeep Dhaliwal Catherine Hough Desiree Jones Nicole Russell Ameek Singh Radha Tailor Accessibility Advisory Committee That the following persons be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Michelle Buckland Sukhbir Taank Audit Committee That the following person be appointed to the Audit Committee as a citizen member, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Nicole Russell

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 14, 2023, 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 109-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on June 14, 2023.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 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: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Environment and Development Engineering, Public Works and Engineering, re. Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1993 – Realty Corp. – North of Wanless Drive and West of Chinguacousy Road – Ward 6 (Planning References: C03W16.004 and 21T-13007B), to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, be received; 2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1993 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; save and except for the amount of $75,000 which shall be held by the City until such time as the Director, Environment & Development Engineering is satisfied that the warranty period in respect of landscape and fencing works has expired; and 4. That By-law 102-2023 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plans 43M-1993 as part of the public highway system; Belgium Crescent, Brisdale Drive, Bucksaw Street, Hammerhead Road, Remembrance Road 10.4.2. 1. That the report re. Amendment to Building Division Appointment By-law 308-2012 t

WHEREAS City Council has received a request to support a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to facilitate development at lands municipally known as 545 Steeles Avenue West in the City of Brampton (known as the subject lands) from Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Kingknoll Developments; and WHEREAS the MZO would allow the timely permission to introduce new mixed- used buildings, parkland and a new private street on the subject lands; and WHEREAS Bill 197 amended Section 47 of the Planning Act to grant the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing more order-making powers under Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) to deliver critical projects; and Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023 WHEREAS the MZO request represents an opportunity for redevelopment of the subject lands to contribute to a range of housing units to help meet the City’s housing pledge of 113,000 housing units; and WHEREAS the existing land use and recent activities at this commercial plaza has been the source of a significant number of property complaints to the City since 2020, regarding excessive noise, parking, fireworks, refuse, idling, and COVID-19 related matters, resulting in extensive City enforcement and Peel Regional Police actions; and WHEREAS the MZO request presents an opportunity for the property owner to address these issues to redevelop the property in a manner aligned with neighbouring land uses; and WHEREAS the MZO request presents a significant redevelopment opportunity to achieve City

WHEREAS kabaddi is the most prominent sport in the Punjabi community WHEREAS Brampton is considered to be the second home to kabaddi, internationally outside of Punjab WHEREAS the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario has been organizing kabaddi tournaments in Brampton and surrounding areas for the past 50 years WHEREAS throughout the summer months, Kabaddi tournaments in Brampton host up to 10,000+ spectators at their events WHEREAS events organized by the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario significantly contribute to Brampton’s local economy and attracts thousands of visitors to Brampton from across the world WHEREAS the City of Brampton currently does not have adequate facilities and resources to host large-scale kabaddi sporting events WHEREAS the sport and the attendance to its events has been growing every year as Brampton is the fastest growing city in Canada THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That staff be directed to connect and meet regularly with the Kabaddi Federation of Ontario to gain a better understanding of what is required to better support kabaddi sporting events in Brampton; 2. That the City of Brampton include kabaddi within our Parks & Recreation Master Plan, accounting for the growth and demand of this sport in our city; 3. That a home for kabaddi be included and prioritized in the City Lands redevelopment process and other potential future facilities; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023 4. That kabaddi be added within the Brampton Sports Alliance; an

WHEREAS On May 16th, 2023 the Electricity System Operator (IESO) offered contracts to increase the capacity of gas-fired electricity generation at the Goreway gas plant in the amount of 40.4 megawatts, adding an extra 5 per cent of capacity to the facility; WHEREAS The IESO also extended the contract of the plant from the end date of 2029 to 2035; WHEREAS On December 23, 2022, the Energy Minister sent a directive to the IESO about new gas projects stating "it is my expectation that the IESO will be clear about the requirement for a resolution from municipal council supporting a proponent or counterparty with a proposed project located in that municipality"; WHEREAS The Green Energy Repeal Act in (2018) gave powers back to municipalities regarding how land use for renewable energy is regulated and approved in Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023 1. That staff be directed to report back and provide an update on the potential expansion of the Goreway Generation Station (8600 Goreway Drive, Brampton, ON); and 2. That the report back from staff specifically highlight how it effects our City approved GHG emission reduction targets and any potential environmental and health impacts as a result of this contract extension.

Whereas Cricket has emerged as Canada's Fastest Growing Sport and has surfaced as Canada's highest-viewed sport; Whereas the City of Brampton is a growing hub for Cricket users, partnerships, facilities and events; Whereas Brampton is home-base to two important non-profit leagues: BCL - Brampton Cricket League (15 years) and BEDCL - Brampton Etobicoke District Cricket League (35 years) and other emerging leagues serving Brampton’s residents, training players, and organizing a groundswell of support and attention for Cricket, attracting major tournaments to Brampton; Whereas the City of Brampton has invested over $2,000,000 in cricket enhancement over the last (3) three years and continues to invest with approximately $7,000,000 allocated for future projects to support Brampton’s vision of being the Cricket Capital of Canada, to include but not limited to:  Proud host of the 2023 GT20 Canada tournament with six teams represented nationwide  Kwality Sweets Cricket Pitch at Andrew McCandless Park – cricket lighting upgrades, improved seating, natural turf wickets, scoreboard and more; Brampton Sports Park (CAA Centre) – redeveloped cricket field with improved grading, spectator access and natural turf pitches at international standards; Batsman Park – natural turf pitches and improved screens; Creditview Sandalwood Community Park – installation of a general purpose shade shelter to support all multi-use including cricket; Creditview Sandalwood Community Park – development of a

1. That the report and supplementary information from Mitsa Montaser, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Energy Retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre – Ward 7, be received; and 2. That staff be requested to consider alternative options among the system of facilities, and report back to Council with a potential plan of how closures could be timed to avoid concurrent unavailability. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023 A recorded vote was requested, with the results as follows. Yea (9): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power, and Deputy Mayor Singh Nay (1): Regional Councillor Fortini Absent (1): Regional Councillor Medeiros

That By-laws 102-2023 to 108-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 14, 2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

Community Safety Advisory Committee That the following persons be appointed to the Community Safety Advisory Committee, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:  Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon (Wards 2 and 6)  Jennifer Miles (Wards 1 and 5)  Roopinder Sandhu (Wards 7 and 8)  Randhir Singh (Wards 9 and 10) Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 14, 2023  Ivan Macri (Wards 3 and 4) Brampton Library Board That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Library Board, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:  Tamanpreet Atwal  Michael Ben  Navdeep Dhaliwal  Catherine Hough  Desiree Jones  Nicole Russell  Ameek Singh  Radha Tailor Accessibility Advisory Committee That the following persons be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:  Michelle Buckland  Sukhbir Taank Audit Committee That the following person be appointed to the Audit Committee as a citizen member, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:  Nicole Russell