City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be approved, as amended, as follows: To vary the order to bring forward 7.1 to be dealt with after 6.1 a.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 26, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated; and, 2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 19, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.

That the delegation from Ani Rapallo and Anthony Rapallo, Lighthouse: Centre For Adults Living With Autism, re. Item 6.1 a) – World Autism Day – April 2, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be received.

That the delegation from James Nguyen, President, Saigon Park Group, re. Item 6.1 c) – Vietnamese Journey to Freedom Month – April 2025 , to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be received.

That the Integrity Commissioner Presentation re. Proposed Updates to Council Code of Conduct , to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be

fire hydrants are a critical component of Brampton’s emergency response infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water in the event of a fire; Whereas heavy snowfall and uncleared hydrants can delay emergency response times and put lives and property at risk; Whereas Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may experience difficulty locating or accessing fire hydrants due to snow accumulation following major winter storms; and Whereas the Ontario Fire Code Regulation 213/07 requires hydrants to remain clear and unobstructed at all times, and municipalities such as Ottawa, Toronto, and Hamilton require property owners adjacent to hydrants to maintain necessary clearance around them, free from snow, and other obstructions; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to develop a by-law requiring the nearest property owner to a hydrant in Brampton to be responsible for ensuring it remains clear of snow and accessible at all times during the winter months; and Further be it resolved that staff explore appropriate enforcement measures and implement a public awareness campaign to educate residents on the importance of keeping hydrants clear for community safety.” CW096-2025 That the presentation by Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands , be received. CW097-2025 That the report from Allyson Sander, Strategic L

That By-laws 45-2025 to 57-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 26, 2025, 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: 19.3. Lease Agreement for The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 - Ward 3 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 the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute a new lease agreement and such documents necessary between the City of Brampton, as the Landlord, and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 at 80 Mary Street, Brampton, as tenant, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

1. That the report from Mitsa Montaser, Director, Building Design and Construction to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Budget Amendment – Addition and Renovation of Chris Gibson Recreation Centre and Childcare Facility Integration , be received. 2. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $2,300,000; 3. That a budget amendment be approved for project #185670-003 - Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, to increase the project budget by the amount of $2,300,000, with the funding to be transferred from Reserve # 4 – Asset Repair & Replacement; 4. That staff be directed to amend the existing contract for Addition and Renovation of Chris Gibson Recreation Centre to add the construction of the Childcare scope of work.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 26, 2025, 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 58-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 26, 2025.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 26, 2025 2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, 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, 8.2, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1, 19.1, and 19.2. 8.1. That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, be received. 8.2. WHEREAS UCLG, as a global network of cities and local, regional, and metropolitan governments and their associations, is committed to representing, defending, and amplifying the voices of local and regional governments to leave no one and no place behind; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 26, 2025 WHEREAS the World Organization, through collaboration, dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing, works to advance global response and action through groundbreaking commitments and agreements that become common threads that transcend borders and tie communities together, to uplift and empower the local level; WHEREAS the World Council is the principal policy-making body of the World Organization, it decides the World Organization’s policies and ensures that general policies decided by the General Assembly are implemented; WHEREAS the Executive Bureau is responsible for initiating proposals and carrying out the decisions of the World Council; WHEREAS the Executive Bureau oversees the World Organization’s administrative and financial management

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3. Lease Agreement for The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 - Ward 3 Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 26, 2025 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 the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 26, 2025, 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: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 26, 2025 By-law 58-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 26, 2025.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.