City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025 be approved amended to add : 6.3. Announcement – 2025 Support Ontario Youth Tools in the Trades Bootcamp – City Hall – February 28, 2025 Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

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: 8.1, 10.2.1, 10.4.1, 10.5.1, 10.6.1, 12.1, 12.4, 16.1, 19.1, and 19.2 : 8.1 That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be received. 10.2.1. 1. That the report from Eugenia Bashura, Legal Counsel, to the City Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, re: Passing of a Deeming Bylaw to De-register Block 2, Plan 43M1907 , be received; 2. That Council enact a by-law to deem Block 2 of Plan 43M1907 not to be part of a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and, 3. That the City provide notice of passage of the by-law as required by subsection 50(29) of the Planning Act. 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Devin Ramphal, Sector Manager, Innovation & Technology, Economic Development, to the City Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, re: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Brampton Venture Zone Funding Agreement , be received; and 2. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton a second funding agreement with TMU to grant funding in support of the operations of the Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) in the amount of up to $1,000,000 per year over a five-year term and to execute any amendi

That the delegation from Gloria Berger, Board Member, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, re. Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW051-2025 – February 19, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be received.

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW046-2025 to CW074-2025 and CW076-2025 to CW077-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary 3. That Recommendation CW075-2025 be amended as follows: That Deputy Mayor Singh serve as the alternate for representation to the Region of Peel Council for the Leave of Absence period of Regional Councillor Medeiros.

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Audit Committee Meeting of February 24, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations AU001-2025 to AU009-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary.

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WHEREAS, the United States has announced its intent to impose tariffs on all Canadian goods destined for the U.S.; WHEREAS, these proposed tariffs threaten the stability of local industries and businesses, particularly those in Brampton, and could severely impact our economy, workers, and trade relations with the U.S.; WHEREAS the City of Brampton is committed to protecting its local businesses, ensuring fair trade practices, and maintaining a competitive environment for all industries; WHEREAS, on January 29, a motion was passed regarding a “Made in Canada” procurement policy exception in response to tariff threats from the US, should they be implemented; WHEREAS, KPMG’s recent survey to Canadian Business leaders shares that 9 in 10 Canadian business leaders "wholeheartedly believe" that Canadian governments "must stand firm in protecting Canada's sovereignty and values" and that includes fighting tariffs with tariffs, and over 80% want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response; WHEREAS the City of Brampton needs to send a clear message that Canada is committed to ensuring balanced and fair-trade relationships, ensuring that businesses in Brampton and across Canada are not unfairly impacted by U.S. tariffs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That staff be directed to advocate for reciprocal tariffs to protect Brampton and Canadian industries, That the City of Brampton collaborates with federal and provincial governments in championing policies that prioritize Brampton’s busi

That By-laws 31-2025 to 41-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 26, 2025, 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. ATU 1573 - Collective Agreement Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Labour relations or employee negotiations.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 26, 2025, 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 42-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 26, 2025.

That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 26, 2025 1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW046-2025 to CW074-2025 and CW076-2025 to CW077-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary 3. That Recommendation CW075-2025 be amended as follows: That Deputy Mayor Singh serve as the alternate for representation to the Region of Peel Council for the Leave of Absence period of Regional Councillor Medeiros.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 26, 2025, 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: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 26, 2025 By-law 42-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 26, 2025.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.