The Brampton Record

City Council

May 4, 2022

Who was there

Present (6): Patrick Brown, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Rowena Santos, Harkirat Singh, Paul Vicente

Absent (1): P. Fortini

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 (23 motions)

22 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the report titled: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road, Ward 7 (File: C04E05.032), to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
In favour (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 Williams, City Councillor Singh
That the following delegations from Sheridan College re. Centre for Healthy Communities , to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received: 1. Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College 2. Rajan Sandhu, Vice President, Strategic Alignment and General Counsel 3. Tracy Smith, Executive Officer, Officer of the President 4. Jessica Hinchliffe, Secretary of the Board of Governors at Sheridan College 5. Hazel McCallion, Chancellor of Sheridan College
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That the video delegation from Sudeep Singh re. Item 16.2 - Strengthening Economic Ties Between Brampton and Punjab, India, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
Whereas, Punjab, India has a population of approximately 28 million people. Whereas, Punjab has a GDP of US $71 billion with economy based on manufacturing, agriculture, textiles, dairy, tourism, film, and financial services sector. Whereas, Punjab recently held their elections and welcomed Bhagwant Mann as their new Chief Minister. Whereas, CM Mann has been given a mandate to create economic prosperity for his citizens. Whereas, the City of Brampton is home to hundreds of thousands of residents whose background is from Punjab, India. Whereas, Brampton’s 2040 Vision states that “the large South Asian community is thriving as a cornerstone of Brampton life. ” Whereas, Brampton is the 9 th largest and second fastest growing city in Canada with a highly skilled, young, diverse workforce, with key sectors in advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, health & life sciences, innovation & technology, and a burgeoning cybersecurity ecosystem. Whereas, Brampton is on the verge of a significant and deliberate economic transformation; Whereas, Brampton’s various long-term educational institutions, such as Sheridan College, Algoma University and Toronto Metropolitan University, that attract talent from Punjab and help train and retain them for Brampton’s economy, be asked to join this effort as educational partners: Therefore be it resolved: 1. That Mayor Brown, Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Singh, write a letter on behalf of Council to the new Chief
Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
That the report titled: Goreway Drive CN Rail Grade Separation between Steeles Avenue and Brandon Gate Drive, Project Update – Ward 8 , to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
That the properties identified be delisted from the Heritage Register: 205, 207-209, 215 - 217, 219-221 Main Street North
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Labour relations or employee negotiations - performance management program 19.4. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - legal matter 19.5. 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
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022 be approved as amended: To add: 6.2. Announcement re. Stellantis Assembly Plant; 7.3. Delegation from Sheridan College re. Centre for Healthy Communities; 7.4. Video Delegation re. Item 16.2 – Strengthening Economic Ties Between Brampton and Punjab, India; 16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re. Strengthening Economic Ties Between Brampton and Punjab, India; 16.3. Discussion at the request of Councillor Vicente re. Heritage Matter re. Listed Properties on Main Street North; 19.6 Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
In favour (6): Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, Deputy Mayor Medeiros · Opposed (3): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Mayor Brown
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 20, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried
That the following delegations re. Item 13.1 Staff Report re. Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road – Ward 7 (File C04E05.032), to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received: 1. Colin Chung, Partner, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. (and presentation); and, 2. Michael Gagnon, Managing Principal Planner, Gagnon, Walker Domes Ltd. (and supplementary information).
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That the delegation from Justin McLarty, Legal Counsel, Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1046, re: Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC075-2022 – 7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Boulevard – Ward 8 (File OZS-2022-0007) – Request for Deferral to Permit Further Discussion with City Staff, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received; and That Recommendation PDC075-2022 be
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Deferred
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
1. That the report titled: Amendment of By-law 268-2021 to Authorize Expropriation of Property Requirements to facilitate the construction of municipal infrastructure to service lands within the Countryside Villages Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 Secondary Plan – Ward 9, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022 be received; and 2. That By-law 98-2022 be enacted to amend By-law 268-2021 by deleting Schedule “A” thereof and substituting therefor the schedule attached to this report.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 25, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC070-2022 to PDC073-2022 and PDC076-2022 to PDC082-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; and 3. That PDC074-2022 and PDC075-2022 be deleted as they were dealt with under Council Resolutions C126-2022 and C127-2022, respectively.
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received; 2. That Recommendations CW189-2022 to CW201-2022 and CW203-2022 to CW209-2022 and CW211-2022 to CW228-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; 3. That Recommendation CW210-2022 be amended to include a further report request regarding consideration of potential payment of legal expenses of an individual Member of Council, such report to be made to the May 18, 2022 meeting of City Council; 4. That CW202-2022 be amended to remove from referral and approve the addition of the following names to the master list of street names and master list of park names: - Avtar Aujla; (street) - Raja (street) - Raminder Gill (park); and Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 5. That CW202-2022 and CW210-2022 be approved as amended.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried
That the correspondence and petition from Sachin Kankran, dated April 24, 2022, re. Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC073-2022 – Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Branthaven Creditview Inc. – 8940 Creditview Road – Ward 4 – to permit a subdivision of 60 single-detached residential lots (File: OZS-2022-0014), to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That By-laws 98-2022 to 99-2022 and 103-2022 to 108-2022, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 4, 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 City Councillor Singh, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Labour relations or employee negotiations – performance management program Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 19.4. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – legal matter 19.5. 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
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 THAT the Commissioner, Legislative Services be delegated the authority to execute on behalf of the City any agreements and documents in order to carry out the Council’s directions to acquire property pursuant to Council’s closed session consideration of this matter and otherwise on terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legislative Services and Senior Manager, Realty Services and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $1,700,000 (inclusive of purchase price, due diligence costs, legal fees and other ancillary costs, including noise wall design costs, and applicable HST) for property acquisition with funding to be transferred from Reserve #2 – Cash in Lieu of Parkland.
Moved by City Councillor Williams, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 4, 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 109-2022 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on May 4, 2022
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2022 That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried

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