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 (20 motions)
18 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023 be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 7.3. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re. Item 13.2 – Staff Report re: Brampton Parking Plan; Proclamations: a) Tamil Flag Day – November 21, 2023; b) 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence – November 25 to December 10, 2023; c) Christian Heritage Month – December 2023; To vary the order to deal with Item 13.1 following the delegation items; and, To withdraw: Item 7.2. Delegations re. Item 8.1 – Staff Update re. Government Relations Matters
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 1, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
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: 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 13.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 10.4.1. 1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1996 – 2138436 Ontario Inc. – West of McVean Drive and South of Mayfield Drive – Ward 10 (Planning References – C08E17.007 and 21T-12012B), be received; and 2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1996 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed; and 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; and 4. That By-law 203-2023 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1996 as part of the public highway system: Gordon Randle Drive, Bedouin Crescent, Medalist Road, Love Court, Boyce Crescent, Jellystone Street, Gold Bottom Crescent 12.1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be received. 12.2. 1. That the Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 6, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC154-2023 to
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
1. That the report from Malik Majeed, Policy Planner, Downtown Revitalization, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Brampton Parking Plan (RM 44/2022) , be received; 2. That the Brampton Parking Plan be endorsed including, but not limited to the following elements: 1. Increasing the free one-hour parking to free two-hour parking until January 1, 2027 , with the option to review and extend the date, if appropriate; 2. Reinstating the pre-pandemic rates as shown in Table 1 below beginning April 1, 2024 , except with respect to staff parking, and reporting back on the implementation of an updated Corporate Parking Policy staff subsidy; Table 1 – Pre-pandemic Parking Rates Downtown On-Street Hourly Price ($) (on sections of Main St, Queen St, George St S, George St N, Nelson St, John St and Wilson Ave.) Downtown On-Street Hourly Price ($) - Thomas St. (from Market St. to Church St.) and Market St. (from Church St. to Main St.) Downtown On-Street Price ($) - Elizabeth St. (from Queen St. to Railroad St.) Downtown Off-Street Hourly Price ($) Free first- hour Downtown Off-Street Daily Price ($) Downtown Off-Street Monthly Permit Price ($) 2.00 1.00 up to a maximum of $4.00 1.00 2.00 9.00 44.00 3. Increasing the parking rates in accordance with Table 2 below; Table 2- Proposed Phasing of Rate Increases Effective Date Downtown On-Street Hourly Price ($) (on sections of Main St, Queen St, George St S, Geor
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: 2024 User Fees – Community Services, Corporate Support Services, Fire & Emergency Services, Legislative Services, Public Works & Engineering, Planning, Building & Growth Management, and the Office of the CAO , be received; 2. That the user fee charges proposed for 2024, as set out in Appendix 1 to 6 of this report, be approved; and 3. That the respective schedules to User Fee By-Law 380-2003, as amended, as set out in Appendix B1 to B7 to this report, replace the existing schedules and that the appropriate by-law amendment be presented to Council for enactment.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
"That Council amend recommendation # 2 of the Recommendation Report - Brampton Parking Plan (RM 44 /2022) as follows: That the Brampton Parking Plan be endorsed including, but not limited to the following elements: 1. Eliminating the free hour of parking beginning January 1, 2027, with the option to review and extend the date, if appropriate; 2. Increasing the parking rates to $2.50 per hour, $11.25 per day, and $100.00 per month, beginning January 1, 2027; 3. Increasing the parking rates to $3.00 per hour, $13.50 per day and $120.00 per month, beginning January 1, 2028; 4. Increasing the parking rates to $3.50 per hour, $15.00 per day and $140.00 per month, beginning January 1, 2029; and 5. That staff work with the DBBIA on the framework for a Downtown Parking Benefits District and report back to Council in Q1 2025, whereby a portion of revenues go toward public realm improvements including, but not limited to, active transportation and transit use." CW404-2023 That the staff presentation from Andrzej Hoffmann, Advisor, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 15, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters , be received. CW405-2023 1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Project Planning and Validation, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 15, 2023, re: Options for Dedicated Breastfeeding Spaces in City Facilities (RM 40/2023) , be received; 2. That Co
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
Referred
That the report from Claire Mu, Director, Internal Audit, Office of the CAO, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Historic Bovaird Site – Independent Review of the Historic Bovaird Site for the Corporation of the City of Brampton , be received; and That staff be requested to report with the background of discussions or activities involved in the authorization of capital and operating expenses of the Bovaird House.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the supplementary report from Kevin Lindegaard, acting Licensing Manager, Enforcement & By-law Services to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, Re: Update to the Provincial Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) be received. 2. That an amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law 187-2014, as amended, to repeal Schedule 5, (relating to persons who carry on the business of owners and drivers of tow trucks) be approved. 3. That an amendment to the Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, to repeal Schedule 27, (relating to vehicle pound facilities) be approved; and 4. That the Mayor be requested to, with the support of Strategic Communications, prepare and send a briefing note to the Province on the impacts of this legislative change.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the following correspondence re. Item 12.5 – Planning and Development Committee Minutes – November 20, 2023 – City-Initiated Amendments to the Zoning By-law, City wide , to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be received; 1. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of 2872374 Ontario Inc., the Registered Owner of the lands municipally known as 1206 Steeles Avenue West, dated November 20, 2023; 2. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of Mr. Gurpreet Gill, the Registered Owner of 9058 Creditview Road, generally located north of Queen Street West within the Springbrook Settlement Area, dated November 20, 2023; 3. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of Creditview 4-P Holding Inc., the Registered Owner of 7614, 7624, 7650, 7662 Creditview Road, dated November 20, 2023; 4. Andrew Finnson, Caivan Communities, on behalf of Caivan Communities, dated November 20, 2023; and, 5. Maria Jones, Candevcon Group Inc., on behalf of 2511362 Ontario Inc., owner of 27 Cliffside Drive, dated November 17, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That By-laws 200-2023 to 210-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of November 22, 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 Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 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 to any negotiations
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $3,500,000 for the due diligence and closing costs (including payment of land transfer tax, non-recoverable HST, due diligence expenses and other ancillary costs) for the property acquisition matter, as considered by Council in closed session, with funding of $1,750,000 to be transferred from Reserve Fund #2 – Cash-In-Lieu of parkland and funding of $1,750,000 to be transferred from Reserve Fund #100 – Legacy Fund.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of November 22, 2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 211-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on November 22, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
1. That the report from Malik Majeed, Policy Planner, Downtown Revitalization, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Brampton Parking Plan (RM 44/2022), be received; 2. That the Brampton Parking Plan be endorsed including, but not limited to the following elements: 1. Increasing the free one-hour parking to free two-hour parking until January 1, 2027, with the option to review and extend the date, if appropriate; 2. Reinstating the pre-pandemic rates as shown in Table 1 below beginning April 1, 2024, except with respect to staff parking, and reporting back on the implementation of an updated Corporate Parking Policy staff subsidy; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – November 22, 2023 Table 1 – Pre-pandemic Parking Rates Downtown Downtown Downtow Downtown Downtown Downtown On-Street On-Street n On- Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Hourly Hourly Street Hourly Daily Monthly Price ($) Price ($) - Price ($) Price ($) Price ($) Permit (on Thomas St. - Free first- Price ($) sections (from Elizabeth hour of Main Market St. St. (from St, Queen to Church Queen St, St.) and St. to George St Market St. Railroad S, George (from St.) St N, Church St. Nelson St, to Main St.) John St and Wilson Ave.) 2.00 1.00 up to 1.00 2.00 9.00 44.00 a maximum of $4.00 3. Increasing the parking rates in accordance with Table 2 below; Table 2- Proposed Phasing of Rate Increases Effective Downtown Downtown Downtown Downt D
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of November 15, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW399-2023 to CW410 and CW412-2023 to CW417- 2023 be approved as outlined in the subject summary; and 3. That Recommendation CW411 be amended as follows: 1. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner, Planning Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 15, 2023, re: Status of Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement - CW012-2023, be
Moved by Cl Medeiros, seconded by Cl Keenan
Referred
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – November 22, 2023 That the report from Claire Mu, Director, Internal Audit, Office of the CAO, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Historic Bovaird Site – Independent Review of the Historic Bovaird Site for the Corporation of the City of Brampton, be received; and That staff be requested to report with the background of discussions or activities involved in the authorization of capital and operating expenses of the Bovaird House.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the supplementary report from Kevin Lindegaard, acting Licensing Manager, Enforcement & By-law Services to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, re: Update to the Provincial Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) be received. 2. That an amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law 187-2014, as amended, to repeal Schedule 5, (relating to persons who carry on the business of owners and drivers of tow trucks) be approved. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – November 22, 2023 3. That an amendment to the Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, to repeal Schedule 27, (relating to vehicle pound facilities) be approved; and 4. That the Mayor be requested to, with the support of Strategic Communications, prepare and send a briefing note to the Province on the impacts of this legislative change.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the following correspondence re. Item 12.5 – Planning and Development Committee Minutes – November 20, 2023 – City-Initiated Amendments to the Zoning By-law, City wide, to the Council Meeting of November 22, 2023, be received; 1. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of 2872374 Ontario Inc., the Registered Owner of the lands municipally known as 1206 Steeles Avenue West, dated November 20, 2023; 2. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of Mr. Gurpreet Gill, the Registered Owner of 9058 Creditview Road, generally located north of Queen Street West within the Springbrook Settlement Area, dated November 20, 2023; 3. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of Creditview 4-P Holding Inc., the Registered Owner of 7614, 7624, 7650, 7662 Creditview Road, dated November 20, 2023; 4. Andrew Finnson, Caivan Communities, on behalf of Caivan Communities, dated November 20, 2023; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – November 22, 2023 5. Maria Jones, Candevcon Group Inc., on behalf of 2511362 Ontario Inc., owner of 27 Cliffside Drive, dated November 17, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan