City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024 be approved as published and circulated.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated; and, 2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 9, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 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: 8.1 That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received. 10.4.1 That the report from Haider Hayat, Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, Planning Building & Growth Management to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Information Report - Response to Delegation to September 18, 2024, Committee of Council meeting – Information Report – Request for Relief of Fees and Charges Associated with the Construction of the new St. Patrick’s Church , be received for information. 11.1 That the report from Claire Mu, Director, Internal Audit, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Purchasing Card Audit 2024 – Issues and Recommendations , be received. 12.1 That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 23, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received. 12.2 1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW347-2024 to CW369-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes. 12.3 1. That the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of October 7, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of October 16,

That the report from Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk and Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, re. Suspension and Revocation of Short-Term Rental Licenses (RM59/2024) , to the City Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received; and, That the details of this process be provided to all licence holders and be made available on the City of Brampton website.

That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor Wetlands and Environmental Projects, and Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re. Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Delegation and Heart Lake Road Ecology Measures , to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received; and Whereas to ensure the long-term sustainability of road ecology efforts along Heart Lake Road and maintain current levels of service with the road ecology program, the following actions are recommended for 2024/2025; and Whereas a permanent Road Ecology Program would address current challenges and ensure long-term wildlife protection and habitat conservation along Heart Lake Road; That Council directs the establishment of a permanent Road Ecology Program, with focus on the following key areas: Funding Utilization & Long-Term Planning: Allocate the $310,000 from developer contributions to support the program’s implementation and develop a budget for the long-term maintenance and monitoring of road ecology infrastructure. Stakeholder Coordination: Establish a collaborative working group consisting of City staff, TRCA, community volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified and coordinated approach to road ecology along HLR. Maintenance: Develop a protocol to regularly inspect and maintain existing mitigation infrastructure. Wildlife Fencing: Undertake a geotechnical review of HLR and pilot project to test different types of permanent wildlife fencin

1. That the report from Connor Cowan, Planner I, Integrated City Planning to the City Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Recommendation Report - City Comments on ERO 019-9210 Amendment to Ontario Regulation 299/19 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS, under the Planning Act , be received; 2. That the City’s comments and proposed recommendations to the Province contained and appended to the report be endorsed; 3. That the City Clerk forward this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; 4. That Council not endorse the proposed changes prescribed in ERO 019-9210 in their current iteration for the reasons summarized below, and as further articulated in this report and the appended comment letter: i. Increasing the maximum lot coverage to 45% for lots containing ARUs will facilitate and encourage inappropriate development patterns in existing and sensitive neighbourhoods. This includes downstream negative effects on municipal stormwater systems and other services (i.e. property standards). ii. Removal of angular plane requirements will lead to privacy concerns and increased strain on the City’s building and enforcement teams. iii. Removal of FSI requirements will undermine community character and will lead to broader enforcement issues related to property standards. This could undermine the City’s outcome(s) associated with the Residential Rental License (RRL) pilot program. iv. Language within the ERO is unclear and does not provide City staff with direction on how

That By-laws 154-2024 to 163-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of October 16, 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 Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.1. Closed Session Minutes - City Council - September 25, 2024 19.2. Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - October 2, 2024 19.3. Closed Session Minutes - Audit Committee - October 7, 2024 19.4. Purchasing Card Audit 2024 - Supplemental Information Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a) and (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: The security of the property of the municipality or local board; and, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 19.5. Update on Derelict Properties - Ward 1 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of October 16, 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 164-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 16, 2024.

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – October 16, 2024 1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 2024, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated; and, 2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 9, 2024, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 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: 8.1 That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – October 16, 2024 10.4.1 That the report from Haider Hayat, Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, Planning Building & Growth Management to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Information Report - Response to Delegation to September 18, 2024, Committee of Council meeting – Information Report – Request for Relief of Fees and Charges Associated with the Construction of the new St. Patrick’s Church, be received for information. 11.1 That the report from Claire Mu, Director, Internal Audit, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Purchasing Card Audit 2024 – Issues and Recommendations, be received. 12.1 That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 23, 2024, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received. 12.2 1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW347-2024 to CW369-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes. 12.3 1. That the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of October 7, 2024, to the Council Me

That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor Wetlands and Environmental Projects, and Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re. Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Delegation and Heart Lake Road Ecology Measures, to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, be received; and Whereas to ensure the long-term sustainability of road ecology efforts along Heart Lake Road and maintain current levels of service with the road ecology program, the following actions are recommended for 2024/2025; and Whereas a permanent Road Ecology Program would address current challenges and ensure long-term wildlife protection and habitat conservation along Heart Lake Road; That Council directs the establishment of a permanent Road Ecology Program, with focus on the following key areas: 1. Funding Utilization & Long-Term Planning: Allocate the $310,000 from developer contributions to support the program’s implementation and develop a budget for the long-term maintenance and monitoring of road ecology infrastructure. 2. Stakeholder Coordination: Establish a collaborative working group consisting of City staff, TRCA, community volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified and coordinated approach to road ecology along HLR. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – October 16, 2024 3. Maintenance: Develop a protocol to regularly inspect and maintain existing mitigation infrastructure. 4. Wildlife Fencing: Undertake a geotechnical review of HLR

1. That the report from Connor Cowan, Planner I, Integrated City Planning to the City Council Meeting of October 16, 2024, re: Recommendation Report - City Comments on ERO 019-9210 Amendment to Ontario Regulation 299/19 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS, under the Planning Act, be received; 2. That the City’s comments and proposed recommendations to the Province contained and appended to the report be endorsed; 3. That the City Clerk forward this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; 4. That Council not endorse the proposed changes prescribed in ERO 019-9210 in their current iteration for the reasons summarized below, and as further articulated in this report and the appended comment letter: i. Increasing the maximum lot coverage to 45% for lots containing ARUs will facilitate and encourage inappropriate development patterns in existing and sensitive neighbourhoods. This includes downstream negative effects on municipal stormwater systems and other services (i.e. property standards). ii. Removal of angular plane requirements will lead to privacy concerns and increased strain on the City’s building and enforcement teams. iii. Removal of FSI requirements will undermine community character and will lead to broader enforcement issues related to property standards. This could undermine the City’s outcome(s) associated with the Residential Rental License (RRL) pilot program. iv. Language within the ERO is unclear and does not provide City staff with direction on how s

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – October 16, 2024 That By-laws 154-2024 to 163-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of October 16, 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 Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.