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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021 be approved as printed and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 7, 2021, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
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: 10.6.2 1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1986 – Walness Developments Inc. – Northwest Brampton Investments Inc. and 1367933 Ontario Inc. – North of Sandalwood Parkway and East of Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (Planning References: C04W16.003 and 21T-10012B), to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021 be received; 2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1986 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; save and except for the amount of $40,000 which shall be held by the City until Minutes – City Council – April 21, 2021 such time as the Director, Environment & Development Engineering is satisfied that the warranty period in respect of all warranty works has expired; and 4. That By-law 64-2021 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1986 as part of the public highway system: Buick Boulevard, Fann Drive, Foliage Drive, Fulmer Road, Gambia Road, Gastonia Road, Hoxton Road, Ivor Crescent, Kempsford Crescent, Monument Trail, Muscovy Drive, Pennycross Crescent, Veterans Drive 10.6.3 1. That the report titled: Subdivision R
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Whillans, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
That the delegation from David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton, re: Item 15.1 – Notice of Motion – Supporting a Culture of Active Transportation at the City of Brampton, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
Minutes – City Council – April 21, 2021 Whereas in 2019, the City of Brampton declared a climate emergency and on Sept, 23, 2020 unanimously endorsed the Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan with a target to reduce green house gas emission targets by 80% by 2050; And whereas transportation represents 60% of GHG emissions generated in Brampton; And whereas enabling and encouraging other sustainable modes of transportation and transitioning away from a car based culture will help reduce GHG emissions; And whereas during the past year, the City and Region has seen an increased demand and use of active transportation infrastructure; And whereas, investments in the built environments that facilitate active mobility support the health and well-being of residents; And whereas Council unanimously passed the Active Transportation Master Plan on September 25, 2019 which sets out an implementation framework to deliver a connected city-wide AT network and supporting policies and programs; And whereas on January 28, 2021 the City of Brampton identified the implementation of active transportation infrastructure as a Term of Council Priority; And whereas the Region of Peel unanimously passed a motion on April 8, 2021 to advance Sustainable Active Mobility and work collaboratively with lower tier municipalities and community advocates to improve the active transportation network across the region; And whereas, on February 10, 2021 the Federal government announced $14.9 billion of fu
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, 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 delegation from Karamjot Sodhi, Brampton resident, on behalf of Jotvinder Sodhi, re: Item 12.3 – Recommendation CW191-2021 – Driveway Prosecutions, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be received.
Moved by City Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon
Carried
Minutes – City Council – April 21, 2021 Whereas, the best vaccine to get is the first vaccine available. Whereas, Brampton residents can help combat COVID-19 in our City and Peel Region by receiving their vaccination when able to do so. Therefore be it resolved, that the City of Brampton begin a marketing campaign to encourage vaccine use for Brampton residents using local celebrity and medical influencers as soon as possible. That, the City’s long-term economic development Marketing vendor, who has knowledge of the City’s processes, BTA Marketing be engaged via direct emergency procurement to immediately embark on this Campaign on an expedited basis. That staff be directed to proceed with a marketing campaign not exceeding $250,000, funded from the existing 2021 Operating Budget, which would cover the development and advertisements of this new digital campaign, acknowledging that any year-end Operating variance is funded through the General Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
In favour (11): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, Mayor Brown
That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the report titled: Request To Begin Procurement – Supply, Delivery and Pick Up of Coarse Bulk Highway and Magnesium Chloride Treated Salt for a Three (3) Year Period to the City Council meeting of April 21, 2020, be received; and 2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Supply, Delivery and Pick Up of Coarse Bulk Highway Salt for a Three (3) Year Period.
Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini, seconded by City Councillor Williams
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of April 14, 2021, to the Council Meeting of April 21, 2021, be received; 2. That Recommendations CW175-2021 to CW211-201 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; and, 3. a) That Recommendation CW196-2021 Recommendation CW196-2021 be deleted and replaced with the following: 1. That the report titled: Capital Project Financial Status Report – Q4 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 14, 2021, be received; and 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the Capital budget for the Projects listed in Schedule D of this report, with no net impact on the City’s budget; and 3. That a workshop be coordinated to review the report content and status of the capital budget program. Minutes – City Council – April 21, 2021 b) That Recommendation CW180-2021 be approved, as amended, to read as follows: Whereas the spread of the double mutant virus is a threat to the residents of Peel; and Whereas the delay in vaccine supply adds additional concerns to our community; Therefore be it resolved that the Mayor write to the Federal Government, on behalf of Council, to request the closure of all airports to all non-essential air travel.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Bowman
Carried
In favour (6): City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini · Opposed (5): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, Mayor Brown
That By-laws 64-2021 to 84-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 21, 2021, 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 Medeiros
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.6. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. 19.7. 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 Vicente
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Brown, 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 by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 21, 2021, 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 85-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of April 21, 2021
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Bowman