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 (22 motions)
20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023 be approved as amended to add: 7.2. Delegation by Sylvia Roberts, re. Item 13.1 – Important and Commemorative Dates 2023 ; and, 14.1. Correspondence from Joanne Cottel, Brampton resident, re. Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW038-2023 – Auto Thefts .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of Regular Meeting of January 25, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
1. That the delegation from Janet Morrison, President, Sheridan College, re. Item 15.1 – Notice of Motion – Sheridan College International Students Summit and Charter , to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received. 2. That the delegation, Charter, and Notice of Motion Item 15.1 be provided as correspondence to the Region of Peel; 3. That the correspondence also be provided to the federal Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the provincial Ministry of Colleges and Universities Ministries of Training and Education, the local MPs and MPPs, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for information; and, 4. That Strategic Communications look at a way to celebrate international student’s success stories.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That the delegation Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re. I tem 13.1 – Staff Report re. Important and Commemorative Dates 2023 , to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That the report from Mitsa Montaser, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, dated February 1, 2023, to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, re: Budget Amendment – Bramalea Tennis Club Expansion – Ward 7 , be received; and, 2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #205951-003 – Bramalea Tennis Club Expansion-Construction, to increase the project fund by $690,000, with the $207,000 transferred from Reserve #4 Asset Repair and Replacement, and $483,000 from Reserve #134 - Recreation DC Development Charges.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
1. That the report from Jose Quintela, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, dated February 1, 2023, to Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, re: Budget Amendment – Rosalea Brampton Tennis Clubhouse – Ward 1 , be received; and, 2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201518-002 – Rosalea Brampton Tennis Clubhouse to increase the project fund by $365,000, with the funding transferred from Reserve #4 Asset Repair and Replacement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received; 2. That Recommendations CW029-2023, CW032-2023, CW034-2023, CW035-2023 in relation to items 10.2.1, 10.2.4, 10.2.6, and 10.2.7 be
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Referred
1. That the report from Meagan Guerra, Acting Supervisor, Corporate Events & Protocol dated February 1, 2023; re: Important and Commemoratives Dates 2023 , be received; and, 2. That Council approve the proposed 2023 Commemorative Dates Listing and recommended tactics (Appendix A).
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
1. That the report from Laura Lukasik, Manager, Tourism & Special Events, dated December 8, 2022, to the Council meeting of February 8, 2023, re: 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program , be received; 2. That an additional $46,250 be drawn down from Reserve #16 – Community Grant Program to support increases made by Council to the 2022 slate of approved recipients for a total 2022 draw down of $506,500; 3. That Council approves a drawdown of $457,750 from Reserve Fund #16 – Community Grant Program to increase the base operating budget funding from $354,750 to $812,500 which is the total value of Option #1 of the 2023 program for Marquee Festivals, Sport Tourism Events, and road closure costs for Santa Claus Parade. This drawdown will reduce the reserve fund to a balance of $12,000; 4. That Council directs staff to request an additional $245,300 in the 2023 Operating Budget submission which would increase the total value of the funding program to $1,057,800 with disbursements being that: A) Existing Marquee events receive an additional $5000 in addition to recommended Option #2 funding for 2023, that new Marquee events receive Option #1 funding, and road closure costs for Santa Claus Parade; B) Existing Sport Tourism Events receive funding disbursements as Outlined in Option #2 of Appendix and Option #1 for new events being hosted. 5. That the Chief Administrative Officer (or designate) be authorized to execute the necessary Marquee Festival funding agreements to effect the recommenda
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the Corporate Event listing be updated from “Community Iftar” to “Celebrate Ramadan” for 2023 and that the upcoming Corporate Event Listing Report provide flexibility for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term to hold an Iftar or Eid event based on input from the community.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
Whereas Brampton City Council has been working with various post-secondary and community agency partners to ensure international students residing and/or attending public and private post-secondary institutions in the City have access to the necessary support services to succeed and thrive; and Whereas an International Students Summit was held in 2022 to address the issues facing international students in order to identify and implement meaningful solutions to assist and support the international student experience within our community; and Whereas Sheridan College, in collaboration with community agency and government partners, has been working to improve the international student experience within the City, through establishing an International Student Experience Charter, and wishes to provide an update to City Council on progress to-date and improvements underway; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receive an update from Sheridan College and community agency partners at the February 8, 2023 City Council meeting and give further consideration to opportunities and options for the City to continue to support international students, and the post-secondary institutions they attend within the City.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That By-laws 15-2023 to 28-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 8, 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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
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 - a litigation matter
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor; and That in future meetings the Deputy Mayor be seated in Chamber beside the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by City Councillor Power
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: 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Environment & Development Engineering , Planning, Building and Growth Management, dated January 9, 2023, titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1876 – 2066650 Ontario Inc. – West of Hurontario Street and North of Bovaird Drive – Ward 2 (Planning References: C01W11.031 and 21T-07002B), to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023 be received; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023 2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1876 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; 4. That By-law 15-2023 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1876 as part of the public highway system: Ironside Drive, Utah Road 10.4.2. 1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Environment & Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, dated January 9, 2023, re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-2049 – Brampton West 1-2 Limited – South of Steeles Avenue and West of Mavis Road – Ward 6 (Pl
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Referred
1. That the delegation from Janet Morrison, President, Sheridan College, re. Item 15.1 – Notice of Motion – Sheridan College International Students Summit and Charter, to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received. 2. That the delegation, Charter, and Notice of Motion Item 15.1 be provided as correspondence to the Region of Peel; 3. That the correspondence also be provided to the federal Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the provincial Ministry of Colleges and Universities Ministries of Training and Education, the local MPs and MPPs, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for information; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023 4. That Strategic Communications look at a way to celebrate international student’s success stories.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
1. That the report from Jose Quintela, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, dated February 1, 2023, to Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, re: Budget Amendment – Rosalea Brampton Tennis Clubhouse – Ward 1, be received; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023 2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201518-002 – Rosalea Brampton Tennis Clubhouse to increase the project fund by $365,000, with the funding transferred from Reserve #4 Asset Repair and Replacement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
1. That the report from Meagan Guerra, Acting Supervisor, Corporate Events & Protocol dated February 1, 2023; re: Important and Commemoratives Dates 2023, be received; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023 2. That Council approve the proposed 2023 Commemorative Dates Listing and recommended tactics (Appendix A).
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
1. That the report from Laura Lukasik, Manager, Tourism & Special Events, dated December 8, 2022, to the Council meeting of February 8, 2023, re: 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program, be received; 2. That an additional $46,250 be drawn down from Reserve #16 – Community Grant Program to support increases made by Council to the 2022 slate of approved recipients for a total 2022 draw down of $506,500; 3. That Council approves a drawdown of $457,750 from Reserve Fund #16 – Community Grant Program to increase the base operating budget funding from Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023 $354,750 to $812,500 which is the total value of Option #1 of the 2023 program for Marquee Festivals, Sport Tourism Events, and road closure costs for Santa Claus Parade. This drawdown will reduce the reserve fund to a balance of $12,000; 4. That Council directs staff to request an additional $245,300 in the 2023 Operating Budget submission which would increase the total value of the funding program to $1,057,800 with disbursements being that: A) Existing Marquee events receive an additional $5000 in addition to recommended Option #2 funding for 2023, that new Marquee events receive Option #1 funding, and road closure costs for Santa Claus Parade; B) Existing Sport Tourism Events receive funding disbursements as Outlined in Option #2 of Appendix and Option #1 for new events being hosted. 5. That the Chief Administrative Officer (or designate) be authorized to execute the necessary M
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the correspondence from Joanne Cottel, Brampton resident, dated February 7, 2023, re Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW038-2023 – Auto Thefts, to the Council Meeting of February 8, 2023, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 8, 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 29-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 8, 2023.
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar