City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021 be approved as amended to add: 16.2 Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros re: Ombusman Investigation.

That the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 24, 2021, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, 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: 12.1. 1. That the Minutes of the CAO Performance Review Committee Meeting of March 29, 2021, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CAP001-2021 to CAP003-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes. 12.2. 1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of March 31, 2021, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW138-2021 to CW174-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject Summary of Recommendations. 14.1. That the correspondence from Anna-Marie Kaneff, Executive Vice President, Kaneff Group of Companies, dated March 31, 2021, re: Kaneff Group's Support for Brampton's City-wide Community Improvement Plan for Employment, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received. Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 14.2. That the correspondence from John Kanellopoulos, Kallo Developments, dated March 31, 2021, re: Item 12.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW158- 2021 – Support for Brampton's City-wide Community Improvement Plan for Employment, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received. 19.1, 19.2 and 19.4. That the following Closed Session minutes and notes to file be acknowledged and the directions outlined wit

That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received.

That the delegation from Esther Aird, property owner, 2585876 Ontario Inc, re: Item 13.1 – Building Improvement Grant – 249 Main Street North – Ward 5, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received.

WHEREAS Council at its meeting of September 12, 2018 approved a Façade Improvement Grant (File: FA18-003) and a Building Improvement Grant (File: BU18-004) in the amount of $50,000 each for 249 Main Street North (Resolution PDC 108-2018). AND WHEREAS, the proposed works involved the restoration and conservation of the building, which is a designated heritage resource and converting it to commercial uses. AND WHEREAS, following the approval of the grant, the owner decided to use the building for residential purposes rather than commercial uses. AND WHEREAS, the owner completed the works approved under the Façade Improvement Grant and Council at its meeting of April 8, 2020 directed Staff to pay the Façade Improvement Grant under application FA18-003 (Resolution C107-2020) notwithstanding the building being used for residential purposes because the completed works contribute to revitalizing Downtown Brampton by restoring a designated heritage resource and would benefit the building if it were to be converted to a commercial use in the future. AND WHEREAS, the owner has since advanced, but not completed, the works for the interior of the building. AND WHEREAS, the works approved under the Building Improvement Grant would also contribute to the restoration of the designated heritage resource and would benefit the building if it were to be converted to a commercial use in the future. Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 AND WHEREAS, the Implementation Guidelines require that pay

That the video delegation from Bruce Marshall, Brampton resident, re: Item 15.1 – Supporting a Healthy and Diverse Local Media Landscape, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received.

That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 9.1 – Mayor's Update on COVID-19 – Use of Brampton Transit Buses for Mobile Vaccination Centres, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received.

WHEREAS COVID-19 variants are attacking younger victims - many of whom are essential workers; WHEREAS it has been known for months that essential workers in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistic companies and packaging companies are a source of spread that is not being addressed by lockdowns or age-related vaccine distribution; WHEREAS essential employees, working shoulder to shoulder, and multi-contact front-line workers - often those without sick leave which would allow them to self- isolate at the onset of symptoms are contacting infection in their workplaces; Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 WHEREAS essential workers are spreading COVID variants in multi-generational households - family members who are initially asymptomatic then spread disease in schools and other public places; WHEREAS vaccinating by age group is methodical but is not stopping the spread of COVID-19 and its variants effectively; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Brampton Council supports the Region of Peel in outfitting mobile vaccination units to go into high infection workplace sites in Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga to vaccinate all workers wanting to be vaccinated, regardless of age, necessitating only a 20 minute pause in their productivity; That Brampton Transit reiterates the availability of its busses to support the mobile vaccination strategy; and That the mobile program include those employed in schools, transit workers and other essential workers exposed to multiple

Whereas the Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program goals are to: 1. Prevent deaths 2. Prevent illness, hospitalization and ICU admissions, and 3. Reduce transmission; Whereas the Region of Peel Public Health Department is set up to vaccinate 70,000 residents a day; Whereas we need more vaccine as we only vaccinate 8000 residents a day; Whereas the Region of Peel has been a "hot spot" with a high number of COVID cases; Whereas the third wave of the pandemic worsens, with COVID-19 cases soaring and critical care admissions reaching record highs; Whereas the province needs to quicken their vaccine distribution to combat unsustainable pressure facing hospitals and health centres; Whereas 50 per cent of COVID-19 cases are tied to essential workers and their families; Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The Ontario Government be requested to prioritize vaccine distribution to public health units within the hardest hit regions and municipalities experiencing COVID-19, including the Region of Peel and in particular the City of Brampton to be prioritized; 2. The Ontario Government and Region of Peel be requested to immediately prioritize vaccinations for the following essential sectors and workers most impacted by COVID-19, within the Region and City: a. Logistics, warehousing, transportation and trucking businesses; b. Food processing businesses; c. Teachers and educators; and d. Grocers, restaurants and other essential retail service providers e. Fro

That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received.

Whereas a strong and vibrant democracy must include a healthy and diverse local media landscape, Whereas the City of Brampton’s 2040 Vision is to Live the Mosaic and celebrating Brampton’s diversity is an integral component to the city’s Term of Council Priorities Whereas City Council thanks local community, provincial and national media outlets for providing local residents with critical COVID-19 information; Whereas it has been approximately one year since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic; Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 Whereas the news media sector has played a critical role in providing essential information during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Whereas the federal government, in 2019 and pre-pandemic, had already recognized the challenges facing the Canadian media landscape and committed $600 million in financial aid; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That City Council recognizes local community and grassroots media outlets for their critical role in championing and growing Brampton’s cultural diversity and makeup; That City Council thanks local community, provincial and national media outlets for providing local residents with critical COVID-19 information; That City Council supports, in principle, initiatives that aim to support news outlets carrying local content; That City Council requests the federal government study continued supports for local media outlets beyond what was committed in 2019; and That this resolution be circulated to local MPs and the Feder

That By-laws 56-2021 to 62-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 7, 2021, 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. Closed Session Minutes - CAO Performance Review Committee - March 29, 2021 19.5. 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.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 7, 2021, 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 63-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 7, 2021.

Minutes – City Council – April 7, 2021 That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting of Council on April 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.