The Brampton Record

City Council

March 1, 2023

Who was there

Present (11): Navjit Kaur Brar, Patrick Brown, P. Fortini, Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Rod Power, Rowena Santos, Harkirat Singh, Gurpartap Singh Toor, Paul Vicente

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Vicentewith respect to Item 12.4 – Recommendation CW059-2023 (boundaries of Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area) as he owns property within the Downtown BIA area

What was decided (22 motions)

18 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023 be approved as amended: To add: 7.4. Delegation from Sargent Tim Murphy, Peel Regional Police, re. Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW073-2023 – Recording of Traffic Cameras at Intersection s; 15.1. Notice of Motion – Confirmation of Approval for 11 Applications for Marquee Festivals Funding ; and, 15.2. Notice of Motion – To Implement All-Way Stop Signs within Wards 9 & 10 .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 8, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
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, Public Works and Engineering, dated January 13, 2023, re. Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-2021 – Ouray Developments Inc. – South of Ebenezer Road and East of The Gore Road – Ward 8 (Planning References: C10E05.020 and 21T-13008B), to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023 be received; 2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-2021 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; save and except for the amount of $20,000.00 which shall be held by the City until such time as the Director, Environment & Development Engineering is satisfied that the warranty period in respect of Acoustic Fencing and Landscape Warranties has expired; 4. That By-law 32-2033 be passed to assume the following streets and street widening blocks as shown on the Registered Plans 43M-2021 as part of the public highway system; Davenfield Circle, Street Widening Block 21, 22, 23 to be part of Nexus Road 10.4.2. 1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Public Works and Engineering, dated January
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the delegation and presentation from Vijay Jain, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW049-2023 – Vandalism Attack on Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton and Increase in Hate Crime Against the Hindu Community , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Power
Referred
That the delegation from Michael Cara, Associate, Overland LLP, re. Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC028-2023 – Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. – Rotary Club of Brampton Community Centre – 1857 Queen Street West – Ward 4 (File OZS-2021-0018), be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the delegation from Sergeant Tim Murphy, Peel Regional Police, re: Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW073-2023 – Recording of Traffic Cameras at Intersections , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Referred
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; WHEREAS FCM’s hybrid Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held Thursday, May 25- Sunday, May 28 2023, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors; and WHEREAS Councillor Rowena Santos has been elected and has served on the FCM Board for the past 3 years and has served as Vice-Chair of the Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Relations, Vice-Chair of the Anti-Racism and Equity Committee for 2 terms, is a member of the Infrastructure and Transportation Committee among others; and has consistently championed motions at FCM and presented best practice examples of Brampton’s work at every Board Meeting; BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Brampton endorse Councillor Rowena Santos to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2023 and ending November 2026 ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Rowena Santos attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
1. That the report from Jose Quintela, Manager, Building Design and Construction, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Brampton Civic Centre – Ward 7 , to Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $7,275,000 for the Bramalea Civic Centre occupant relocation, in connection with City agreement with Toronto Metropolitan University and its proposed School of Medicine with funding of $7,275,000 to be transferred from Reserve #100 - Legacy Fund. 3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence direct negotiations for the procurements for the associated professional design, construction management and construction services. 4. That the CAO be authorized to enter into negotiations and to execute such agreements or any other documents or contracts necessary to give effect to a surrender of lease or termination of lease of any tenanted space within the City-owned Civic Centre property, described as 150 Central Park Drive, whether such leases are monthly tenancies or for a fixed term, on such terms as directed by Council and as may be acceptable to the CAO and in a form satisfactory to City Solicitor or designate. 5. That staff be requested to report on the necessary relocations, integration of the arts into future master plans, and the maximum usage of the Pearson Theater within the sharing arrangement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of February 13, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendation PDC028-2023 be approved, as amended, as follows: 1. That the staff report titled: Supplementary Recommendation Report, Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. – Rotary Club of Brampton Community Centre, 1857 Queen Street West, Ward 4 , dated January 20th, 2023, to the Planning and Development Committee of February 13th, 2023 be received; 2. That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Rotary Club Of Brampton Glen Community Centre, Ward: 4, File: OZS-2021-0018, be refused , on the basis that; a. The form of the development is not compatible with the character of the surrounding area; b. The proposed height and density are not consistent with the other developments within the Queen Street West Tertiary Plan; c. The proposed development will create undue negative impacts on the surrounding community; d. The lack of consideration by the applicant of the input on the application received from the public; and, e. Uncertainty about the proposed use as to whether it would be for seniors housing or another type of residential use. 3. That Recommendations PDC017-2023 to PDC027-2023 and PDC029-2023 to PDC032-2023 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW046-2023 to CW076-2023 and CW078-2023 to CW086-2023 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes 3. That CW077-2023 be approved, as amended, to include Minister Lumsden, as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, as follows: “1. That the report from Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Budget Amendment - Emancipation Park Servicing Enhancements – Ward 7, be received; 2. That a letter be sent from the Mayor and the Ward 7 & 8 Councillors to MPP Charmaine Williams and MPP Neil Lumsden, as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, to request proportionate provincial funding for park servicing over provincially-owned portion of the lands, potentially valued between $300,000, for the feasibility study, to $4.2-million, with copy provided to the interested delegations; and 3. That interim enhancement solutions for additional grass maintenance practices, tree planting, potential solar lighting options and a generated washroom facility, and a flag representing Emancipation, be approved for implementation before summer 2023.” and 4. That Recommendation CW073-2023 be
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Referred
That staff be requested to report on the potential for expectant mother parking on City-owned property, including existing policy, feasibility, and current existing designations of specified parking.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillors Brar and Santos
Carried
City Council, at its February 8, 2023 regular meeting, considered and adopted Resolution C027-2023 in regard to a staff report titled: 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program; and Whereas during consideration of this matter at the meeting, amendments were proposed to reflect Council’s debate and intent for 2023 event funding which inadvertently omitted confirmation of approval of the 11 applications for Marquee Festivals funding, as originally recommended in the staff report; Therefore Be It Resolved that the 11 applications for Marquee Festivals funding, as set out in the staff report titled 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program, and considered by Council at its February 8, 2023 meeting, be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
Whereas, many Wards 9 and 10 residents have expressed an immense need for all-way stop signs at the intersections of George Gray Drive/Swan Acre Trail and Maisonneuve Boulevard/Riva Ridge Drive; Whereas, the local Councillors would like to elect to conserve City resources by approving this motion as opposed to initiating the streamlined process since the Councillors have already heard from the local residents when visiting door-to-door; Therefore be it resolved, that Traffic Services be directed to initiate an initial review of each intersection to determine whether all-way stop signs can safely be accommodated at both locations, respectively; and That upon the completion of the initial review, Traffic Services commence the process to implement all-way stop signs at the intersections of George Gray Drive/Swan Acre Trail and Maisonneuve Boulevard/Riva Ridge Drive as soon as possible.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
That By-laws 30-2023 to 45-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 1, 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 Santos, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 1, 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 46-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 1, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Special Meeting of Council on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the delegation from Sergeant Tim Murphy, Peel Regional Police, re: Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW073-2023 – Recording of Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 1, 2023 Traffic Cameras at Intersections, to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Referred
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 1, 2023 provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; WHEREAS FCM’s hybrid Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held Thursday, May 25- Sunday, May 28 2023, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors; and WHEREAS Councillor Rowena Santos has been elected and has served on the FCM Board for the past 3 years and has served as Vice-Chair of the Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Relations, Vice-Chair of the Anti-Racism and Equity Committee for 2 terms, is a member of the Infrastructure and Transportation Committee among others; and has consistently championed motions at FCM and presented best practice examples of Brampton’s work at every Board Meeting; BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Brampton endorse Councillor Rowena Santos to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2023 and ending November 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Rowena Santos attending FCM’s Board of Directors
Moved by Mayor Brown, seconded by All Members of Council
Carried
1. That the report from Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, re: Surplus Declaration and Disposal By-law for a portion of Lands Located at 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton (Bramalea Civic Centre) – Ward 7, be received; and 2. That By-law 31-2023 be enacted to declare surplus to the City’s requirements and approve the disposal of a portion of the City’s property municipally known as 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton, comprising of an area of approximately 6.3 Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 1, 2023 acres and including the building thereon known as the Bramalea Civic Centre, and identified as part of PIN 14170-0005 (the “Subject Property”), for a fee simple transfer to Toronto Metropolitan University at nominal consideration, subject to the reservation or transfer of any required interests for utilities, services, reserves or widenings as may be determined by the Chief Administrative Officer; and 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute on behalf of the City such agreements or other documents necessary complete the transfer of Fee Simple Interest in the Subject Property for nominal consideration to Toronto Metropolitan University, on such terms as may be acceptable to the CAO and in a form satisfactory to City Solicitor or designate;
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of February 13, 2023, to the Council Meeting of March 1, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendation PDC028-2023 be approved, as amended, as follows: 1. That the staff report titled: Supplementary Recommendation Report, Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. – Rotary Club of Brampton Community Centre, 1857 Queen Street West, Ward 4, dated January 20th, 2023, to the Planning and Development Committee of February 13th, 2023 be received; 2. That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Rotary Club Of Brampton Glen Community Centre, Ward: 4, File: OZS-2021-0018, be refused, on the basis that; a. The form of the development is not compatible with the character of the surrounding area; b. The proposed height and density are not consistent with the other developments within the Queen Street West Tertiary Plan; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 1, 2023 c. The proposed development will create undue negative impacts on the surrounding community; d. The lack of consideration by the applicant of the input on the application received from the public; and, e. Uncertainty about the proposed use as to whether it would be for seniors housing or another type of residential use. 3. That Recommendations PDC017-2023 to PDC027-2023 and PDC029-2023 to PDC032-2023 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 1, 2023 Whereas City Council, at its February 8, 2023 regular meeting, considered and adopted Resolution C027-2023 in regard to a staff report titled: 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program; and Whereas during consideration of this matter at the meeting, amendments were proposed to reflect Council’s debate and intent for 2023 event funding which inadvertently omitted confirmation of approval of the 11 applications for Marquee Festivals funding, as originally recommended in the staff report; Therefore Be It Resolved that the 11 applications for Marquee Festivals funding, as set out in the staff report titled 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program, and considered by Council at its February 8, 2023 meeting, be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried

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