City Council - Special Meeting

That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, be approved as amended to add: Items 10.1 and 10.2 - By-laws related to the Planning and Development Committee meeting minutes of July 7, 2025.

That the delegations to the Special Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, re: Item 7.7 in the Planning and Development Committee Minutes - July 7, 2025 , be received: 1. Rahul Sharma; 2. Shankarnarayana Sreedhara; 3. Radhika Udupi; 4. Aadhya Tripathi; 5. Rinal Patel.

That the following correspondence submitted by Brampton Residents, to the Special Council Meeting of July 7, 2025 re: Item 7.7 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes - July 7, 2025 , be received. Concerns Regarding Public Meeting Process - BARIC Zoning Amendment Proposal (File #: OZA-2022-0019): Sachin Trivedi Rachna Mehra LD Patel Sunil Lariya Jitesh Tripathi Shaankarnarayana Sreedhara Radhika Udupi Jay Beldar Anant Mehta Hitesh Patel Saloni Sharma Sharon Persaud Jasmin Parikh Seema Patel Gurmukh Pabla Ravi Hooda Jayeshjumar Patel Diptesh Patel Satyendra Patel Nidha Joshi Amit Patel Himil Patel Alka Shubham Jadhav Divanshi Mehta Kiran Patel Manpreet Sethi Vijay Lad Santosh Patel Chintan Gandhi Sandip Makwana Shyamal Shah Hiresh Acharya Vipal Patel Rhool Jain Dipak Patel Demand Deferral Rutvik Upadhyay Ritesh Gandhi Kaushal Amin Amit Patel Sachin Trivedi Riya Walia Rajkamal Bains Devanshi Mehta Radhika Udupi Nilraj Patel Diptesh Patel Friends Patel Deep Patel Gurmukh Pabla Radhika Muralidhara Harish Bhargav Shivabhai Jadav Saurav Jain Hiral Patel Saurabh Patel Neelaben Patel Bhadresh Patel Ommaanhanu Sumant Patel Sunil Lariya Dee Aniruddha Patel Dhaval Patel Mahendra Patel Dilip Ahir

That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Building Design and Construction (BDC) to the Special Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, re: Budget Amendment and Begin Procurement for the demolition of the former Siemens Building at 2719 Bovaird Drive West – Ward 6 , be received; That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $2,700,000 as detailed in the financial section of this report; That Council approve a budget amendment to Capital Project #235180-002 (Environmental Education Centre/Post Traumatic Growth Association/Centre for Community Energy and Transformation) in the amount of $2,700,000, with funding from Reserve #4 Asset Repair and Replacement, to support the demolition and hazardous materials abatement of the existing building located at 2719 Bovaird Drive West; and That the Purchasing Agent be directed to begin the procurement process to engage consultants and contractors experienced in hazardous material abatement to undertake the scope of work as described in this report.

That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 7, 2025 , to the Special City Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, be received; That Recommendations PDC087-2025 to PDC097-2025 and PDC099-2025 to PDC102-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes; That Recommendation PDC-098-2025 be approved as amended to add: "That staff be directed to investigate additional opportunities for access to the subject properties from Highway 50, in consultation with the Region of Peel and the area councillors." Yea (11) Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Deputy Mayor Singh, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Singh Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

That the Bovaird House property be managed with existing resources already allocated to manage the Alderlea, another heritage asset owned by the city; and That staff be directed to explore and implement programming opportunities at the Bovaird House property using existing approved budget, for example: outdoor wedding ceremonies, recreation and sports programming, community gardens, Culture Days, movie nights, performing arts pop-ups, and more; and That staff be directed to apply for applicable provincial and federal funding programs to support the programming and/or improvements to the property, especially as it relates to its heritage designation and place in Brampton’s history; and That staff continue to explore avenues for the property to achieve museum status, especially considering recent negotiations with the Region of Peel regarding PAMA; and That the Bovaird House property (563 Bovaird Drive East) be declared an official public open space (park) showcasing this historic gem in the city, allowing access for all residents to enjoy while protecting and conserving the character of the buildings and grounds as a historic site; and That staff submit any additional requests for resources or programming to the Mayor for consideration during the 2026 budget process.

Regeneration Outreach has operated at the Grace United Church property at 156 Main St North for nearly 15 years, serving some of the most vulnerable in our community with a food kitchen and other services such as basic needs, addiction services, and identification clinic; And whereas Regeneration Outreach delegated to Council requesting assistance in finding a new location and the City of Brampton acknowledged and continues to acknowledge the contribution that Regeneration Outreach has made in our community, as they search for a new location which would be more appropriate outside of an existing and growing residential neighbourhood; And whereas the City continues to receive ongoing and escalating public safety concerns arising from numerous service users and/or their affiliates of Regeneration Outreach on and around the Grace United Church property at 156 Main St N to include but not limited to the immediate residential neighbourhood, the 711, 164 & 166 Main St North, and 171 Main Street N; And whereas there are a significant and increasing number of police calls, arrests, and nuisance on this property and the surrounding area involving the service users and/or their affiliates of Regeneration Outreach; And whereas residents and surrounding businesses are ongoingly concerned for their health and safety, and demand immediate action from the City to include suggested action items shared (attached with redacted personal information) at a meeting on Monday, July 14th, attended b

the City entered into an agreement dated October 10, 2023 with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to receive funding under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) subject to the proposed action plan approved by the CMHC; Whereas the HAF contribution to the City of Brampton contemplates a Garden Suite Grant Program; Whereas since November 2024, there has been only three (3) applications received by the city for the Garden Suite Grant Program, demonstrating minimal uptake; Whereas since November 2024, minimal general inquiries or questions have been submitted outside of these applications, further demonstrating low uptake; Whereas Bill 17 “Protecting Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025” is forcing municipalities like Brampton to re-think their financial state-of-affairs, including their ability to entertain and continue with grant programs; Whereas Section 12.9 of the agreement between the City of Brampton and CMHC provides an opportunity for amendments; Now therefore be it resolved, that staff be directed to cancel the Garden Suite Grant Program effective Monday, July 21st, 2025, and further that, The Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to initiate discussions with the CMHC to amend the agreement and reallocate the funds originally allocated for the Garden Suite Grant Program towards education and enforcement of Brampton’s well established and successful Residential Landlord Licensing Program – geared towards providing saf

That Capital Project # 215865 - New Capital Development be amended to include an activity to support the implementation of outdoor rinks at Sandalwood Park, to be funded within the existing approved funding currently available in the project.

the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club (O.K.D. Field Hockey Club) has played a significant role in promoting youth sports and community engagement in Brampton; and Whereas the Club has requested support to support their annual tournaments and promote field hockey and economic growth in Brampton; Therefore be it resolved: That a funding contribution of $10,000 be provided to the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club, to be funded from Reserve #16 – Community Grant Program ; and That staff be directed to work with the organization to receive a written proposal and execute a standard City funding contribution agreement; and That the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club be

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 9.1 Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Public Safety

That By-law 127-2025 and By-law 128-2025, before Council at its Special Meeting of July 17, 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

That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of July 17, 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 129-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on July 17, 2025.

That the following correspondence submitted by Brampton Residents, to the Special Council Meeting of July 7, 2025 re: Item 7.7 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes - July 7, 2025, be received. Concerns Regarding Public Meeting Process - BARIC Zoning Amendment Proposal (File #: OZA-2022-0019): 1. Sachin Trivedi 2. Rachna Mehra 3. LD Patel 4. Sunil Lariya 5. Jitesh Tripathi 6. Shaankarnarayana Sreedhara 7. Radhika Udupi 8. Jay Beldar 9. Anant Mehta 10. Hitesh Patel 11. Saloni Sharma 12. Sharon Persaud 13. Jasmin Parikh 14. Seema Patel 15. Gurmukh Pabla 16. Ravi Hooda 17. Jayeshjumar Patel 18. Diptesh Patel 19. Satyendra Patel 20. Nidha Joshi 21. Amit Patel 22. Himil Patel 23. Alka 24. Shubham Jadhav 25. Divanshi Mehta 26. Kiran Patel 27. Manpreet Sethi 28. Vijay Lad 29. Santosh Patel 30. Chintan Gandhi 31. Sandip Makwana 32. Shyamal Shah 33. Hiresh Acharya 34. Vipal Patel 35. Rhool Jain 36. Dipak Patel Demand Deferral 1. Rutvik Upadhyay 2. Ritesh Gandhi 3. Kaushal Amin 4. Amit Patel 5. Sachin Trivedi 6. Riya Walia 7. Rajkamal Bains 8. Devanshi Mehta 9. Radhika Udupi 10. Nilraj Patel 11. Diptesh Patel 12. Friends Patel 13. Deep Patel 14. Gurmukh Pabla 15. Radhika Muralidhara 16. Harish Bhargav 17. Shivabhai Jadav 18. Saurav Jain 19. Hiral Patel 20. Saurabh Patel 21. Neelaben Patel 22. Bhadresh Patel 23. Ommaanhanu 24. Sumant Patel 25. Sunil Lariya 26. Dee 27. Aniruddha Patel 28. Dhaval Patel 29. Mahendra Patel 30. Dilip Ahir

1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 7, 2025, to the Special City Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, be received; 2. That Recommendations PDC087-2025 to PDC097-2025 and PDC099- 2025 to PDC102-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes; 3. That Recommendation PDC-098-2025 be approved as amended to add: "That staff be directed to investigate additional opportunities for access to the subject properties from Highway 50, in consultation with the Region of Peel and the area councillors." Yea (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Singh Toor, City Councillor Power, and Deputy Mayor Singh

Whereas Regeneration Outreach has operated at the Grace United Church property at 156 Main St North for nearly 15 years, serving some of the most vulnerable in our community with a food kitchen and other services such as basic needs, addiction services, and identification clinic; And whereas Regeneration Outreach delegated to Council requesting assistance in finding a new location and the City of Brampton acknowledged and continues to acknowledge the contribution that Regeneration Outreach has made in our community, as they search for a new location which would be more appropriate outside of an existing and growing residential neighbourhood; And whereas the City continues to receive ongoing and escalating public safety concerns arising from numerous service users and/or their affiliates of Regeneration Outreach on and around the Grace United Church property at 156 Main St N to include but not limited to the immediate residential neighbourhood, the 711, 164 & 166 Main St North, and 171 Main Street N; And whereas there are a significant and increasing number of police calls, arrests, and nuisance on this property and the surrounding area involving the service users and/or their affiliates of Regeneration Outreach; And whereas residents and surrounding businesses are ongoingly concerned for their health and safety, and demand immediate action from the City to include suggested action items shared (attached with redacted personal information) at a meeting on Monday, July 14th, at

Whereas the City entered into an agreement dated October 10, 2023 with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to receive funding under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) subject to the proposed action plan approved by the CMHC; Whereas the HAF contribution to the City of Brampton contemplates a Garden Suite Grant Program; Whereas since November 2024, there has been only three (3) applications received by the city for the Garden Suite Grant Program, demonstrating minimal uptake; Whereas since November 2024, minimal general inquiries or questions have been submitted outside of these applications, further demonstrating low uptake; Whereas Bill 17 “Protecting Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025” is forcing municipalities like Brampton to re-think their financial state-of-affairs, including their ability to entertain and continue with grant programs; Whereas Section 12.9 of the agreement between the City of Brampton and CMHC provides an opportunity for amendments; Now therefore be it resolved, that staff be directed to cancel the Garden Suite Grant Program effective Monday, July 21st, 2025, and further that, The Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to initiate discussions with the CMHC to amend the agreement and reallocate the funds originally allocated for the Garden Suite Grant Program towards education and enforcement of Brampton’s well established and successful Residential Landlord Licensing Program – geared towards provi

Whereas the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club (O.K.D. Field Hockey Club) has played a significant role in promoting youth sports and community engagement in Brampton; and Whereas the Club has requested support to support their annual tournaments and promote field hockey and economic growth in Brampton; Therefore be it resolved: 1. That a funding contribution of $10,000 be provided to the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club, to be funded from Reserve #16 – Community Grant Program; and 2. That staff be directed to work with the organization to receive a written proposal and execute a standard City funding contribution agreement; and 3. That the Ontario Khalsa Darbar Field Hockey Club be

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, August 13 (tentative) and Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.