Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Keenanwith respect to Item 19.4 (Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e), (f) and (k) 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; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board – a litigation matter), as he is in litigation with the same insurance company through a business he has partial ownership of
What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023 be approved as amended: To add: 19.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 5, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
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: 12.1. That the Minutes of the Citizen Appointments Committee Meeting of April 4, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be received. 12.2. 1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of April 12, 2023 , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW135-2023 to CW153-2023 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes. 15.1. Whereas, Shubdeep Sidhu, better known as “Sidhu Moosewala”, was an important figure to many Brampton residents; Whereas, the 1 year anniversary of Shubdeep Sidhu’s death is on May 29, 2023; Whereas, “Moosa” is the name of the village that Sidhu Moosewala was born; Therefore, be it resolved that “Moosa” be added to the City’s Master Street Naming List in honour of Sidhu Moosewala, in accordance with the City’s Asset Naming Policy and subject to approval through the Region of Peel Street Naming Committee, and That this naming be considered for any new streets in Brampton. 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed: 19.1. Closed Session Minutes – Citizen Appointments Committee – April 4, 2023 19.2. Closed Session Minutes – City Council – April 5, 2023 19.3. Closed Session Minutes – Commi
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That a letter of advocacy be sent to Minister Lecce regarding Youth Mental Health and the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act .
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the correspondence from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated April 4, 2023, re. Response to Letter from Mayor Brown re. Third-Party Advertising , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be received; and That the response and correspondence from Council be forwarded to AMO and FCM.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the correspondence from Claudio Brutto, President, Brutto Consulting, dated April 3, 2023, re. Council Resolution Request: Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) – Proposed Prestige Industrial & Commercial Complex – 11176 Highway 50 (Part of Lot 16, Concession 12, Northern Division) – City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel , to the Council Meeting of April 19, 2023, be received; and WHEREAS City Council has received a request to support a Minister’s Zoning Order,
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Referred
That By-law 66-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 19, 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 Keenan, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e), (f) and (k) 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; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
the City of Brampton desires to support staff who participate in Canadian military reserves; and WHEREAS employee leave of absence for reserve training and deployment is protected under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 , but is not compensable under Employment Insurance Act ; WHEREAS employee compensation is determined by Council’s Salary Administration Policy; and WHEREAS employees of the City of Brampton have access to other leaves of absence; Therefore be it resolved: 1. THAT the staff be directed to create a Reservist Leave Policy for Council approval, 2. THAT the Reservist Leave Policy be retroactive to January 1, 2023, and 3. THAT staff explore funding opportunities offered by the Government of Canada for employers of Reservists.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 19, 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 67-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 19, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 19, 2023 19.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e), (f) and (k) 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; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Brampton desires to support staff who participate in Canadian military reserves; and WHEREAS employee leave of absence for reserve training and deployment is protected under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, but is not compensable under Employment Insurance Act; WHEREAS employee compensation is determined by Council’s Salary Administration Policy; and WHEREAS employees of the City of Brampton have access to other leaves of absence; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 19, 2023 Therefore be it resolved: 1. THAT the staff be directed to create a Reservist Leave Policy for Council approval, 2. THAT the Reservist Leave Policy be retroactive to January 1, 2023, and 3. THAT staff explore funding opportunities offered by the Government of Canada for employers of Reservists.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan