City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020 be approved as amended, to add: 6.3 Announcement – Canada’s Top Soccer Player – Kadeisha Buchanan; 16.2 Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Medeiros re: Vacant Properties on Main Street; 16.3 Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Medeiros re: Regional Representation; 16.4 Discussion Item at the Request of City Councillor Whillans re: Bill 229; 16.5 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: Passing of Denise Jones; and, City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 19.12 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 25, 2020, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be approved as published and circulated; and, 2. That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 27, 2020, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be approved 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: 10.6.1 1. That the report titled: Request To Begin Procurement of Storm Sewer System Maintenance including Catch Basin and Street Sweeping Material Recycling Services for a Two Year Period, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020 be received; and 2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Storm Sewer System Maintenance & Catch Basin Material Recycling Services for a Two Year Period. 10.6.2 1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (R456/2020 – File I.AC TRAF), to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; and, 2. That By-law 258-2020 be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended. 12.1 1. That the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of November 24, 2020, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations AU032-2020 to AU044-2020 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes. 14.1 That the correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Peel, to Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, dated November 26, 2020, re: Region of Peel Resolution Number 2020-939 – Property Tax Exemptions for Veteran Clubs, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received. 14.2 That the correspondence from Mayor Allan Th

1. That By-law 256-2020 be enacted to approve and ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed by The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the purchase of the property municipally known as 30 Main Street North, Brampton and accepted on November 12, 2020; 2. That a by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community Services to execute any agreements together with all other documents and instruments necessary for the completion of the City’s purchase of the property at 30 Main Street North, Brampton, on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $1,700,000 (inclusive of all taxes, due diligence costs, closing costs, estimated operations and security cost for the first year, other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of 30 Main Street North, Brampton with funding to be transferred from Reserve #12 – Land Sale Proceeds.

Whereas on November 26, 2020, the Region of Peel Council passed Resolution 2020-1003 outlining the intention to pass a by-law pursuant to s.218 (2) (a) of the Municipal Act, to change its composition by changing the number of members that represent the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon, maintaining the number of members that represent the City of Mississauga and maintaining the total overall number of members of the Region of Peel Council; And Whereas prior to enacting a by-law to change the composition of Regional Council, public notice of the Region of Peel Council intention to enact a by-law must be given and at least one public meeting held to consider the matter; And Whereas pursuant to s.219 (1) of the Act, notice of the proposed change must be given, outlining the Region of Peel Council's intention to adopt a by-law to: a) change the number of its members that represent the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon by increasing the number representing Brampton by 2, from 7 to 9 members; b) decreasing the number representing Caledon by 2 from 5 to 3; maintaining the City of Mississauga's 12 members, to be effective for the 2022 municipal election and for purposes of the composition of the Regional Council commencing on the day that the Council for 2022-2026 term is organized; c) to provide that the 2 additional members representing Brampton be selected by the Brampton City Council from among its City Councillors to represent Brampton on the Region of Peel Council

That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received.

That the delegation from Pastor Randy Neilson, Bramalea Christian Fellowship, re: Christian Heritage Month, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received.

That the presentation from Todd MacDonald, President, Performance Concepts Consulting titled: Term of Council Priorities (TOCP)...Executing for Results, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received.

1. That the report titled: 2020 Term of Council Priorities Workshop – Mid-term Refresh, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received, and; City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 2. That staff be directed to provide a report back to Council with the refreshed priorities identified through the Council Workshop for the balance of this Council term in Q1 2021.

1. That the presentation by Gwyneth Chapman, Senior Advisor, Economic Development, Anti-Black Racism, and Black Social and Cultural Unit, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Economic Empowerment & Anti-Black Racism Unit Progress Update, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to apply to become the host of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub with partners who are active in the City and the Innovation District.

That the report titled: Economic Empowerment & Anti-Black Racism Unit Update, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received.

1. That the Correspondence from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, dated December 8, 2020, recommending that local municipal by- laws mandating the use of face coverings continue in force until June 30, 2021, be received; and 2. That Council enact a by-law amending and extending the operation of the Brampton COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings By-law 135-2020, as amended, until June 30, 2021.

Whereas places of worship are a tremendous blessing in Ontario and continue to be a vital part of the community fabric in our province; City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 Whereas places of worship are home to Ontarians of all ages, every demographic, and every racial and ethnic group in this province, and offer vital services to the communities of this province, whether it be spiritual nourishment, feeding the hungry, comforting the sick, walking beside those with mental health struggles, offering hospitality to new Canadians, or providing community and love; Whereas places of worship are essential to the mental health and well-being of this province; Whereas the new provincial restrictions have put places of worship of the GTA in a difficult position financially; Whereas places of worship have diligently implemented safe practices in places of worship, Therefore Be It Resolved That a letter be sent to the Province on behalf of the Mayor and Council in support of having places of worship open and declared as an essential service with safety protocols in place to ensure the safety of their worshipers, and as long as supported by Public Health authorities.

That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received.

City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 1. That the report titled “Long-Term Financial Master Plan Update” to the City Council Meeting of December 9th be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved to the 2020 Capital Budget and a new capital project be established in the amount of $250,000 for the Long-Term Financial Master Plan Update, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #91 (Federal Gas Tax); 3. That Council direct staff to proceed with the following option: a. That a public competitive procurement process be conducted for the provision of a long-term financial master plan update with estimated completion in Q2 of 2022.

1. That the report titled: Update on Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019, and Planning and Development Charges Matters relating to Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, to the Council meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; 2. That staff be authorized to undertake the process to amend the soft service DC by-laws in order to capture the increased revenue potential available through Bill 197; 3. That Council approve the Development Charges Interest Rates Administrative Directive Policy, in accordance with Appendix A; City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 4. That staff be authorized to undertake the process to complete a new Parkland Dedication By-law within the legislated timeframe; 5. That the City Clerk circulate this report to the Building Industry and Land Development Association – Peel Chapter (BILD).

1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of December 2, 2020, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW306-2020 to CW324-2020, CW326-2020 to CW340-2020, and CW342-2020 to CW346-2020 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; and, 3. a) That RecommendationCW325-2020 be approved, as amended, to read as follows: CW325-2020 1. That the report titled: Business Licensing Fee Increase Information, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 2, 2020, be received; and, 2. WHEREAS Council approved fee increases to all stationary business licences in Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, during Budget deliberations in February 2020. WHEREAS the approved fees would be applied to the January 30 renewal group, which include Fixed Food Premises (restaurants), in January 2021 WHEREAS, the Province has placed the City of Brampton in the Grey Zone of the Province's COVID-19 framework, which includes the prohibition of indoor food and drink service in restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments, including nightclubs and food court areas in malls; WHEREAS the requirement to renew licenses and pay an increase fee comes at a time where business such as restaurants are suffering financially from the impacts of the pandemic and remain unsure when will they be able to reopen. City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 THEREFORE be it resolved that staff extend the license renewal deadline by three months for tho

City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 7, 2020, to the Council Meeting of December 9, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC143-2020 to PDC160-2020 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

1. That the report titled: Recommendation Report – Noise Walls in Rosedale Village – Ward 9 (RM 58/2020), to the Council Meeting of December 9, be

That the questions of dates in relation to the agreement be

That on-street parking continue to be permitted on Conservation Drive, and staff be requested to install no littering signs, signage regarding fines for littering and City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 that staff increase garbage clean up and landscaping in the area, and Peel Regional Police be requested to provide greater police presence in the area.

City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 That planning staff be directed to undertake beautification of currently vacant properties on Main Street.

That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Province of Ontario that it does not support Schedule 6 (Conservation Authorities Act) and Schedule 8 (Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994) of Bill 229 (Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020), due to the negative impact on the protection of Ontario's environment.

That staff be directed to report back on park naming opportunities in honour of Denise Jones.

City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 That By-laws 243-2020 to 262-2020, before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 9, 2020, 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: 19.7. 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. 19.8. 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. 19.9. 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

That Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, by further amended to amend Section 5 (15) to include the following exemptions: 1. A permitted wall sign for which a permit has been obtained in accordance with Schedule III or Schedule X of the By-law identifying the constituency office of an elected official or campaign office of an election candidate 2. A permitted Class A ground sign for which a permit has been obtained in accordance with Schedule II of the By-law identifying the constituency office of an elected official or campaign office of an election candidate 3. A permitted awing, canopy or overhead sign for which a permit has been City Council Minutes December 9, 2020 obtained in accordance with Schedules IV or V of the By-law identifying the constituency office of an elected official or campaign office of an election candidate 4. Signs on urban furniture in accordance with Section 8.(10) 5. Signs displayed in accordance with the policy for Advertising on City Property 6. An official sign under Sections 8.(1) or 9.(1)

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 9, 2020, 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 263-2020 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2020

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Special Meeting of Council on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.