The Brampton Record

City Council

August 10, 2022

Who was there

Present (7): Patrick Brown, P. Fortini, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Rowena Santos, Harkirat Singh, Paul Vicente

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 (33 motions)

27 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022 be approved as amended: To add : 6.2. Announcement – Brampton's Zach Pop traded to the Toronto Blue Jays (Council Sponsor: City Councillor Whillans); 16.13. Discussion Item at the Request for Councillor Dhillon re. Sidhu Moosewala Mural Update ; 19.9. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - a property acquisition matter; and, To vary the order to deal with the Planning and Development Committee Minutes for July 25, 2022 after the luncheon recess.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the staff report re: City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Blvd.) Ward 8 , considered at the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 25, 2022, be received; and, 2. That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, Ward 8, file: OZS-2022-007, be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Polity Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this report; and, 3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law are generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 12 be adopted; and, 4. That the following correspondence re: City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Blvd.) Ward 8, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 25, 2022 be received: 1. Frank Vani, President B/A, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573, dated April 20, 20222. 2. Sakeena Kaley, Property Manager, dated April 20, 2022 5. That the delegation from Justin McLarty, Legal Counsel, Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1046, re. Item 13.1 – Recommendation PDC075-2022 – 7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Boulevard – Ward 8 (File OZS-2022-0007), to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the delegation from Azad Goyat, Brampton resident, re. Item 16.8 – Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. City Position to Prohibit Settlements with Victims of Sexual Assault Complaints Without Public Disclosure and Council Approval , to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the following item be
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Deferred
That the item be
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Referred
That the Consent Motion be reopened to remove Item 10.3.3.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
1. That the report titled: Emancipation Park – Ward 7 (RM 61/2021), to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; and 2. That the installation of four flagpoles at Emancipation Park be approved; 3. That staff be requested to report to a future meeting on means of improving the Emancipation Day celebration event, including field quality and maintenance, toilet facilities, shading development, and lighting options.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 25, 2022 , to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Brampton Heritage Board Recommendations HB039-2022 and HB040-2022 of PDC154-2022 be received, and the balance of PDC154-2022 be approved; 3. That PDC138-2022 be
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Referred
That the correspondence from Satnam Singh, President, Canadian Truckers Welfare Association, dated August 6, 2022, re. Item 16.9 – Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Trucking 15 Minute Waiting Areas , to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; That staff be requested to report on potential means to accommodate rest stops of this nature within Brampton.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by All Members of Council
Carried
The authority of municipal government in Ontario is established by the Municipal Act, 2001 WHEREAS The Municipal Act, 2001 permits the provincial government to create municipal corporations that are bound by federal and provincial rules WHEREAS The Municipal Act, 2001 sets out rules for Ontario Municipalities and recognizes them as a responsible and accountable level of government WHEREAS The Act gives municipalities broad powers to pass bylaws and govern within their jurisdiction WHEREAS The Act also outlines requirements for municipalities including practices and procedures, accountability and transparency, and finance WHEREAS Members of Council at the City of Brampton are bound to the Municipal Act, 2001 when elected into their roles WHEREAS Council members are bound by policies and procedures as set out by the Municipal Act, 2001 WHEREAS Recent Council decisions have been in contravention of the Municipal Act, 2001, lacking accountability, transparency and a disregard for existing policies and procedures WHEREAS It is the responsibility of elected representatives to maintain the rule of law and correct systemic flaws and avoid repeating mistakes THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT All Council members take mandatory Municipal Act training at the start of the Council term THAT All Council members take a mandatory Municipal Act training review annually to ensure they are up-to-date on practices, procedures, accountability and transparency so that they may fulfill their roles to th
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Alloa Green Park be identified to be renamed Ahmadiyya Park.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by All Members of Council
Carried
That an appropriate park or street be named Gita Park or Street.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by All Members of Council
Carried
1. That Council request Peel Regional Police to increase speed enforcement along Creditview Road; and, 2. That staff be directed to commence a traffic study to evaluate any feasible option to reduce speeding along Creditview Road.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That By-laws 141-2022 to 148-2022, 150-2022 to 157-2022, 162-2022 to 171-2022 and 174-2022 to 189-2022, before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 10, 2022, 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 Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Compliance Audit Committee, for the term effective November 15, 2022 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: i. Ricardo Paharsingh ii. Caroline Lynch iii. Navjeet (Nancy) Mukhija, and iv. Shabnam Shey Chhibber 2. That the following appointments to the Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee be approved for the term effective November 15, 2022 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, as "Alternates" subject to any further vacancies, in priority listed order, so that a replacement citizen member is appointed immediately, if and when a vacancy occurs: i. Patience Mariga 3. That the Selection Committee be requested to continue conducting interviews and recommend to Council additional members for the Election Compliance Audit Committee, such that the Committee’s composition is between three (3) and seven (7) members.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
Administrative Authority By-law 216-2017 be amended to add the following provision under the heading “PART III – NATURE AND SCOPE OF DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES”: “This By-law does not apply to the settlement of any claim or Legal Proceeding that includes an allegation against a member of Council, CAO or a Department Head, including allegations of sexual misconduct, the Approval of which shall be made by Council.” Yea (10) Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 10, 2022, 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 190-2022 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on August 10, 2022
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022 be approved as amended: To add: 6.2. Announcement – Brampton's Zach Pop traded to the Toronto Blue Jays (Council Sponsor: City Councillor Whillans); 16.13. Discussion Item at the Request for Councillor Dhillon re. Sidhu Moosewala Mural Update; 19.9. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - a property acquisition matter; and, Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 To vary the order to deal with the Planning and Development Committee Minutes for July 25, 2022 after the luncheon recess.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
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: 10.3.2. 1. That the supplementary report titled: Request for a Development Charges Deferral from Umbria Developers Inc. for a Residential Townhouse Development, to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; and 2. That Council deny the request for the deferral of development charges as the project is part of a for-profit development, does not contribute to a strategic goal Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 of the City, does not provide for an overall public benefit, and would set a precedent for all future development applications. 10.3.5. 1. That the report titled: Annual Public Sector Network (PSN) Update, to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; 2. That the Financial Results for 2021, as outlined in Appendix I, and the PSN Proposed Budget for 2022, as outlined in Appendix II, be approved with no impact to the overall City budget. 10.5.1. 1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment for Developer Reimbursement for Park Block 312 (Paradise Homes NW Inc.) – Ward 6, to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; and 2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #225860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $540,828 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation. 10.5.2. 1. That the repo
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Referred
1. That the staff report re: City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Blvd.) Ward 8, considered at the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 25, 2022, be received; and, 2. That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, Ward 8, file: OZS-2022-007, be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Polity Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this report; and, 3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law are generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 12 be adopted; and, 4. That the following correspondence re: City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Blvd.) Ward 8, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 25, 2022 be received: 1. Frank Vani, President B/A, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573, dated April 20, 20222. 2. Sakeena Kaley, Property Manager, dated April 20, 2022 Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 5. That the delegation from Justin McLarty, Legal Counsel, Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1046, re. Item 13.1 – Recommendation PDC075-2022 – 7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Boulevard – Ward 8 (File OZS-2022- 0007), to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
1. That the report titled “Surplus declaration of 0 Williams Parkway, Brampton, Ward 9” to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022 be received; 2. That By-law 171-2022 be enacted to declare surplus to the City’s requirements City owned lands, legally described as PCL PLAN -2, SEC 43M561; BLKS 4 & 8, PL 43M561, PIN 14209-0130 (LT), municipally known as 0 Williams Parkway, Brampton, having an area of approximately 1.45 acres for the purpose of disposing such lands to the adjacent landowner.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried
1. That the report titled: Protocol for Evaluation of Incentives to Non-Profit Affordable Housing and Long Term Care Projects to the City Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; 2. That Council approve the “Protocol for Evaluation of Incentives to Non-Profit Affordable Housing and Long Term Care Projects”, outlined in this report, subject to the following amendments: a. That this protocol be utilised to support any additional long-term care (LTC) applicants in 2021, with charitable status and interest in Brampton, and which have received licencing for additional LTC funded beds, with similar and comparable assistance and resources, with all final decisions subject to Council approval.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 That the following item be
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Referred
That Recommendation CW352-2022, as follows, be extracted from the minutes and subject to a separate recorded vote: Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 CW352-2022 1. That the report titled: Enhancement of Williams Parkway including themes and other options (McLaughlin Road to Dixie Road) – Wards 1, 5 and 7, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 2. That Council direct staff to proceed with the recommendations presented as part of this report; and 3. That Council direct staff to utilize the funds of $300,000 approved for Staining of Existing Noise Wall in the 2022 Capital budget from Project #223840-001 for the revised scope of work to integrate local artwork. Yea (5): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, and City Councillor Singh Nay (5): Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, and City Councillor Bowman
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Lost
1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, to the Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW320-2022 to CW351-2022 and CW353-2022 to CW364-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
WHEREAS The authority of municipal government in Ontario is established by the Municipal Act, 2001 WHEREAS The Municipal Act, 2001 permits the provincial government to create municipal corporations that are bound by federal and provincial rules WHEREAS The Municipal Act, 2001 sets out rules for Ontario Municipalities and recognizes them as a responsible and accountable level of government WHEREAS The Act gives municipalities broad powers to pass bylaws and govern within their jurisdiction WHEREAS The Act also outlines requirements for municipalities including practices and procedures, accountability and transparency, and finance WHEREAS Members of Council at the City of Brampton are bound to the Municipal Act, 2001 when elected into their roles Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 WHEREAS Council members are bound by policies and procedures as set out by the Municipal Act, 2001 WHEREAS Recent Council decisions have been in contravention of the Municipal Act, 2001, lacking accountability, transparency and a disregard for existing policies and procedures WHEREAS It is the responsibility of elected representatives to maintain the rule of law and correct systemic flaws and avoid repeating mistakes THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT All Council members take mandatory Municipal Act training at the start of the Council term THAT All Council members take a mandatory Municipal Act training review annually to ensure they are up-to-date on practices, procedures, accountability and transp
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.1. Closed Session Minutes - City Council Special Meeting - June 7, 2022 19.2. Note to File - Committee of Council Meeting - June 8, 2022 19.4. 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 Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 to any negotiations
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
THAT the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to enter into a Licence Agreement with Sportfix, as the Tenant, within the Susan Fennell Sportsplex, as directed by Committee of Council and on other terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager of Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, or designate.
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 1. That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Compliance Audit Committee, for the term effective November 15, 2022 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: i. Ricardo Paharsingh ii. Caroline Lynch iii. Navjeet (Nancy) Mukhija, and iv. Shabnam Shey Chhibber 2. That the following appointments to the Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee be approved for the term effective November 15, 2022 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, as "Alternates" subject to any further vacancies, in priority listed order, so that a replacement citizen member is appointed immediately, if and when a vacancy occurs: i. Patience Mariga 3. That the Selection Committee be requested to continue conducting interviews and recommend to Council additional members for the Election Compliance Audit Committee, such that the Committee’s composition is between three (3) and seven (7) members.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
THAT Administrative Authority By-law 216-2017 be amended to add the following provision under the heading “PART III – NATURE AND SCOPE OF DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES”: “This By-law does not apply to the settlement of any claim or Legal Proceeding that includes an allegation against a member of Council, CAO or a Department Head, including allegations of sexual misconduct, the Approval of which shall be made by Council.” Minutes – City Council – August 10, 2022 A recorded vote was requested on the motion, with the results as follows. Yea (10): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, and City Councillor Singh
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Singh
THAT the Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute any agreements or other documents necessary to carry out Council’s direction for property acquisition in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried

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