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)
21 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024 be approved as amended: To add: 6.3. Announcement – Mayor’s Golf Tournament (Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown); 19.6. 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
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
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: 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 . 10.2.1. That the report from Laurie Robinson, Supervisor, Business Operations & Vital Statistics to the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: Delegated Authority Exercised by the City Clerk – Special Occasion Permit Requests Requiring Municipal Significance Designation in 2023 , be received. 10.2.3. 1. That the report from Eugenia Bashura, Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Planning Law to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2023, re: Mayfield Industrial GP Inc. and Mayfield Industrial LP, the owners of Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and 38 on Plan 43M-1907, consent to the City de-registering Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and 38 on Plan 43M-1907 from a plan of subdivision in order to legally merge these parcels of land , be received; 2. That Council enact By-law 21-2024 to deem Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and 38 on Plan 43M-1907 not to be a part of a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and 3. That the City provide notice of passage of the by-law as required by subsection 50(29) of the Planning Act. 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Simran Sandhu, Advisor, Special Projects, Planning, Building & Growth Managem
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That Strategic Communications be directed to support communications with respect to the Mayor’s Golf Tournament.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the delegation from Donna Smith, Brampton resident and Nurse in Women’s Health and Director of Girls Operations with Brampton Minor Lacrosse, re. Item 16.2 – International Women's Day , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Referred
That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re. Item 8.1 – Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re. Item 10.2.2 – Staff Report re. Ward Boundary Review – Process, Terms of Reference, and Budget Amendment , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
1. That the report from Denise McClure, Senior Manager, Economic Development, to the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: City of Brampton 2023 Black Economic Development Initiatives , be received; and 2. That City staff continue to deliver programs and services to Black entrepreneurs and businesses and lead initiatives within African and Caribbean markets to attract investment and start-ups.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Director, Cultural Services to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: Revised Tamil Genocide Monument Design , be received; 2. That Council approve the proposed revised design for the Tamil Genocide Monument; 3. That subject to the proposed revised design meeting the site specifications, staff be directed to dispense with the surplus declaration process and negotiate a Site Agreement with the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT), inclusive of the NCCT assuming all costs related to the monument, including, without limitation, fabrication, installation, ongoing maintenance, and deaccessioning; 4. That Council delegate the authority to the Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreement and/or other documents as may be required to implement Council’s resolutions and directions relating to the Tamil Genocide Monument, including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and 5. That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive Commemoration Policy to govern the creation, placement, and management of monuments, memorials, and other forms of commemoration on municipally owned properties.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendation PDC034-2024 be struck out and replaced with the following: “PDC034-2024 1. That the staff report titled: Recommended Report, Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (To permit an eight (8) storey residential apartment building consisting of 82 dwelling units including a retail use at grade), Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Soneil Clarence Inc., 75 Clarence Street, Part Block A, Plan 521, Ward 3, dated January 15th, 2024, to the Planning and Development Committee of February 12th, 2024 be received; 2. That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., on behalf of Soneil Clarence Inc, Ward 3, File: OZS-2019-006, be refused , on the basis that: a. The proposed development is not compatible with surrounding character of the existing built form, b. The cumulative impacts of the combined uses in the proposed zoning by-law (i.e. commercial school) with the proposed residential development could have undue impacts on the existing community, adding to traffic associated with the proposed residential development, c. The scale and massing of the proposed development does not fit within the existing street context.” 3. That Recommendations PDC028-2024 to PDC039-2024 be approved as amended.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024 , to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendation CW063-2024 be struck out and replaced with the following: “CW063-2024 1. That the report from Mihir Patel, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21st, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update , be received; and, 2. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended”; 3. That Recommendations CW044-2024 to CW073-2024 be approved as amended.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That By-laws 21-2024 to 34-2024, before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 28, 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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the Acting Manager, Asset / Energy Management & Capital Planning be directed to use a limited tendering process to engage a consultant to sell carbon credits on behalf of the City before the expiry date; and That Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering be authorized to execute a contract with such a consultant in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
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: 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3. 10.2.1. That the report from Laurie Robinson, Supervisor, Business Operations & Vital Statistics to the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: Delegated Authority Exercised by the City Clerk – Special Occasion Permit Requests Requiring Municipal Significance Designation in 2023, be received. 10.2.3. 1. That the report from Eugenia Bashura, Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Planning Law to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2023, re: Mayfield Industrial GP Inc. and Mayfield Industrial LP, the owners of Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 38 on Plan 43M-1907, consent to the City de-registering Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and 38 on Plan 43M-1907 from a plan of subdivision in order to legally merge these parcels of land, be received; 2. That Council enact By-law 21-2024 to deem Blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 37 and 38 on Plan 43M-1907 not to be a part of a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and 3. That the City provide notice of passage of the by-law as required by subsection 50(29) of the Planning Act. 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Simran Sandhu, Advisor, Special Projects, Planning, B
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
1. That the report from Shawnica Hans, Program Manager, Elections, City Clerk’s Office to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: Ward Boundary Review – Process, Terms of Reference, and Budget Amendment, be received; 2. That direction be provided to staff regarding a review of Council composition: i. be based on a ten-ward model continuing, unless informed by the Province that representation by population will be established for Region of Peel Council, for Mississauga and Brampton; 3. That direction be provided to staff to: i. Commence an internal-led ward boundary review, (including approval of Appendix 2 – Terms of Reference – Ward Boundary Review); 4. That, subject to Council approval of an internal-led ward boundary review, a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $100,000 for public consultation and engagement, with funding to be transferred from Reserve Fund #25 – Municipal Elections; 5. That reporting thereon be brought to Committee of Council for consideration, including on appropriate phasing and the convening of a workshop; 6. That correspondence be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advising of Ward Boundary Review underway in Brampton.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Director, Cultural Services to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, re: Revised Tamil Genocide Monument Design, be received; 2. That Council approve the proposed revised design for the Tamil Genocide Monument; 3. That subject to the proposed revised design meeting the site specifications, staff be directed to dispense with the surplus declaration process and negotiate a Site Agreement with the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT), inclusive of the NCCT assuming all costs related to the monument, including, without limitation, fabrication, installation, ongoing maintenance, and deaccessioning; 4. That Council delegate the authority to the Commissioner, Community Services to execute such agreement and/or other documents as may be required to Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 implement Council’s resolutions and directions relating to the Tamil Genocide Monument, including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and 5. That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive Commemoration Policy to govern the creation, placement, and management of monuments, memorials, and other forms of commemoration on municipally owned properties.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024, to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received; 2. That Recommendation PDC034-2024 be struck out and replaced with the following: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 “PDC034-2024 1. That the staff report titled: Recommended Report, Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (To permit an eight (8) storey residential apartment building consisting of 82 dwelling units including a retail use at grade), Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Soneil Clarence Inc., 75 Clarence Street, Part Block A, Plan 521, Ward 3, dated January 15th, 2024, to the Planning and Development Committee of February 12th, 2024 be received; 2. That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., on behalf of Soneil Clarence Inc, Ward 3, File: OZS-2019-006, be refused, on the basis that: a. The proposed development is not compatible with surrounding character of the existing built form, b. The cumulative impacts of the combined uses in the proposed zoning by-law (i.e. commercial school) with the proposed residential development could have undue impacts on the existing community, adding to traffic associated with the proposed residential development, c. The scale and massing of the proposed development does not fit within the existing street context.” 3. That Recommendations PDC028-2024 to PDC039-2024 be approved as amended.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, to the Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, be received; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 2. That Recommendation CW063-2024 be struck out and replaced with the following: “CW063-2024 1. That the report from Mihir Patel, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21st, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, be received; and, 2. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended”; 3. That Recommendations CW044-2024 to CW073-2024 be approved as amended.
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. 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. 19.6. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 28, 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 35-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 28, 2024.
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi