The Brampton Record

City Council

January 25, 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.

What was decided (18 motions)

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

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: 6.2. Announcement – Bell Let’s Talk Day (Regional Councillor Palleschi); 6.3. Announcement – World Jewish Congress – We Remember Campaign (Mayor Brown); 15.3. Notice of Motion – Global T20 Cricket Letter of Support (Mayor Brown); 16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Summer Student Program; and, To withdraw: 19.4. Open 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 – planning matter subject to appeal in Ward 6.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 14, 2022 , to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the delegation from Ed Starr, Project Manager of GAVE Campus of Care Project, SHS Consulting, re: Amendment to Offer to Lease for Affordable Housing , to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the report from Peter Fay, City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the City Council meeting of January 25, 2022, re. Terms of Reference for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee , be received; 2. That the Community Safety Advisory Committee be established, and the corresponding terms of reference set out in Attachment 1 to this report, be approved; 3. That five (5) Members of Council be appointed to the advisory committee membership; and 4. That the Clerk be requested to recruit citizen representatives for the advisory committee, as part of the current recruitment process in development, for recommended appointment by the Citizen Appointments Committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following five (5) Members of Council be appointed to the Community Safety Advisory Committee: Councillors Palleschi (Chair), Keenan (Vice Chair), Santos, Toor, and Power.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 23, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be received; 2. That Recommendations PDC007-2023 and PDC009-2023 be struck out and Items 7.2 and 7.4 be
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Referred
1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment – Gage Park Ice Track and Refrigeration Plant – Ward 3 , to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201650-055 – Ice Track Replacement, to increase the project by the amount of $523,000, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement; and 3. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201650-057 – Mechanical Equipment Replacement, to increase the project by the amount of $463,000 with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement. 4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence a limited tendering procurement to enter into direct negotiations with reputable refrigeration contractors known to the City for the Gage Park refrigeration plant replacement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
Whereas the City’s Advance Brampton Fund Program is a community granting program that supports non-profit sector development and provides municipal funding to eligible Brampton-based non-profit or charitable organizations for strong project proposals that align within City-defined priority areas; and Whereas the 2023 Advance Brampton Fund list of approved applicants will soon be released. Whereas the Program delivery continues to be overwhelmingly successful with the number and type of quality applications far exceeding available funding assistance to charitable and non-profit sector partners to deliver important and valuable programs and services to Brampton residents; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council discuss possible options to enable the Advance Brampton Fund Program to continue to meet growing community needs, including additional funding opportunities, if available; and That the unfunded application shortfall amount of $461,858 in 2023 be allocated from the General Rate Stabilization Fund, or other sources deemed appropriate by the Treasurer, to provide for the 2023 applications.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
cricket is an extremely popular sport in Brampton and leads the way in Canada with state-of-the-art amenities; AND WHEREAS Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. has hosted international cricket tournament known as Global T20 Canada (GT20) at the CAA Centre cricket grounds (now Brampton Sports Park) in 2019; AND WHEREAS Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. is preparing to host the GT20 international cricket event at the Brampton Sports Park in 2023 and is currently seeking approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host this event; AND WHEREAS Community Services staff has tentatively reserved the cricket grounds at Brampton Sports Park for this event; AND WHEREAS a letter of support from the City of Brampton to host the event is required as the final step to complete Bombay’s application for sanctioned status from the ICC; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Brampton provide a letter of support to Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. as a confirmation of the City’s commitment to host the GT20 tournament at the Brampton Sports Park. AND THAT the letter is reviewed and approved by the respective Commissioner of Corporate Support Services, Community Services, Public Works and Engineering and Fire and Emergency Services. AND THAT The City of Brampton Recreation and Tourism staff continue to work with Bombay Sports Co. Ltd.to ensure all required information and documentation is provided to achieve a successful and mutually desired goal of hosting the GT20 tournament in Brampton in 2023.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That By-laws 1-2023 to 11-2023 and 13-2023, before Council at its Meeting of January 25, 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 Fortini, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 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 Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute all agreement(s) as necessary to amend the current Offer to Lease, if required, for the Affordable Housing (AH) component with GAVE as directed by Council, and all other supplementary agreements as may be required in connection therewith, including amending agreements as may be required, each on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 25, 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 14-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 25, 2023
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
1. That the report from Peter Fay, City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the City Council meeting of January 25, 2022, re. Terms of Reference for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee, be received; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2023 2. That the Community Safety Advisory Committee be established, and the corresponding terms of reference set out in Attachment 1 to this report, be approved; 3. That five (5) Members of Council be appointed to the advisory committee membership; and 4. That the Clerk be requested to recruit citizen representatives for the advisory committee, as part of the current recruitment process in development, for recommended appointment by the Citizen Appointments Committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment – Gage Park Ice Track and Refrigeration Plant – Ward 3, to the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201650-055 – Ice Track Replacement, to increase the project by the amount of $523,000, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement; and Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2023 3. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201650-057 – Mechanical Equipment Replacement, to increase the project by the amount of $463,000 with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement. 4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence a limited tendering procurement to enter into direct negotiations with reputable refrigeration contractors known to the City for the Gage Park refrigeration plant replacement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
WHEREAS cricket is an extremely popular sport in Brampton and leads the way in Canada with state-of-the-art amenities; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2023 AND WHEREAS Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. has hosted international cricket tournament known as Global T20 Canada (GT20) at the CAA Centre cricket grounds (now Brampton Sports Park) in 2019; AND WHEREAS Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. is preparing to host the GT20 international cricket event at the Brampton Sports Park in 2023 and is currently seeking approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host this event; AND WHEREAS Community Services staff has tentatively reserved the cricket grounds at Brampton Sports Park for this event; AND WHEREAS a letter of support from the City of Brampton to host the event is required as the final step to complete Bombay’s application for sanctioned status from the ICC; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Brampton provide a letter of support to Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. as a confirmation of the City’s commitment to host the GT20 tournament at the Brampton Sports Park. AND THAT the letter is reviewed and approved by the respective Commissioner of Corporate Support Services, Community Services, Public Works and Engineering and Fire and Emergency Services. AND THAT The City of Brampton Recreation and Tourism staff continue to work with Bombay Sports Co. Ltd.to ensure all required information and documentation is provided to achieve a successful and mutually desired goal o
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried

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