City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022 be approved as amended, as follows: To vary the order to deal with Item 7.3 before Item 7.2, and to provide extra time for the delegations listed under Item 7.2; To add: 7.7. Delegation from Jaskaran Sandhu, Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) re. Item 16.3 – Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re. Trucking Industry 16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Waiver of City Fees for Charitable Events and Use of the CAA Centre 16.3. Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re. Trucking Industry

That the following City Council Minutes, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be adopted as published and circulated: 1. Special Meeting – August 5, 2022 2. Regular Meeting – August 10, 2022 3. Special Meeting – August 26, 2022 4. Special Meeting – September 12, 2022 5. Special Meeting – September 26, 2022 6. Inaugural Meeting – November 15, 2022 7. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022 8. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022 9. Special Meeting – November 28, 2022 10. Special Meeting – December 7, 2022

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: 10.2.2. That the report titled: Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals Status Update Report , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received. 10.4.1. 1. That the report titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law – Delta Engineering Services – Gauri Shankar Mandir Religious and Cultural Organization Inc. – 1061-1071 Queen Street West – Ward 4 (File OZS-2022-0041), dated November 11, 2022, to the Council Meeting dated November 30, 2022 be received; and, 2. That a by-law attached hereto as Appendix 4 be passed to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended. 10.5.1. 1. That the report titled: Park Plan, Parkland Dedication By-Law and Official Plan Amendment , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received, 2. That the Amendment to the Official Plan attached hereto as Appendix A to this report, be adopted; 3. That the revised Parkland Dedication By-law attached hereto as Appendix B to this report be adopted, and; 4. That it is hereby determined that in adopting the attached Official Plan Amendment, Council has had regard for all matters of Provincial Interest and the Provincial Policy Statements as set out in Section 2 and 3(5) respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. 10.7.1. 1. That the report t

That the delegation from Dayle Laing and Stephen Laidlaw, Members, Bike Brampton, re. Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place – Ward 7 , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and, That the delegation from David Laing, President, Brampton Environmental Alliance, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, re. Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place – Ward 7 , be received.

That the staff presentation from Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, re. Brampton Bhive 2022 Update and Strategy , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; Whereas the Brampton Bhive was opened in May 2021 to welcome foreign born entrepreneurs from around the world to establish their innovative businesses in Brampton's Innovation District; Whereas the businesses come to Canada under the Start Up Visa program; Whereas the Start Ups pay a $30,000 fee for programs and soft landing space at Bhive; Whereas the fees are not fully paid until the businesses are in Brampton; Whereas the City does not begin to recover the costs of their investment until the fees are paid; Whereas during the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government closed its international border to foreign nationals (excluding Americans) on March 16 2020, followed by a restriction on non-essential travel across the Canada-United States border was then implemented on March 21; Whereas Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada has been delayed in processing Start Up Visa applications during and since the pandemic; Whereas the IRCC website indicates the wait time for a Start Up Visa application to be processed has been up to 32 months; Whereas an alternative is to apply for a work permit, resulting in some entrepreneurs committing to the Brampton Bhive while pursuing this immigration pathway; Whereas the City of Brampton has advocated to IRCC Officials stressing the econom

That the delegation from Kulwinder Singh Chhina, Brampton resident, re. Item 15.3 – Notice of Motion – To Establish a Direct Flight Between Canada and the State of Punjab , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received. Whereas the recently expanded Canada-India Air agreement which indicates unlimited flights between the two nations has excluded Punjab, in particular the Amritsar Airport; Whereas many residents living in Brampton have family ties in Punjab and a great example of this was seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, when initial lockdowns saw 30,000 Canadians stranded in India due to flight cancellations and the federal government instated 37 repatriation flights which were redirected through the Amritsar airport, providing a great example the feasibility of the facility alongside the demand through the region; Whereas there would be significant economic and social value in establishing direct flight between Canada and the state of Punjab; Therefore, be it resolved: That the City of Brampton write a letter in support to the Federal Government's efforts to bring direct flights between Pearson Airport and the state of Punjab. This correspondence shall also be sent to all local MPs.

That the Consulate of India be requested to increase its capacity to process visa applications more expeditiously.

That the video delegation from Cody Vatcher, Brampton resident, re. Item 13.4 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

That the delegation from Jaskaran Sandhu of the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA), to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received. Whereas the trucking and logistics industry forms a critical part of Brampton’s and Peel Region’s economy; and Whereas many truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies call Brampton home; and Whereas the trucking industry is one of Canada’s largest industries providing front-line services particularly throughout the pandemic; and Whereas many in the trucking industry deserve to be at the table with the federal government when it comes to making any policy, regulatory, or legislative decisions that impact the entire industry; and Whereas truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies have expressed concerns regarding the recent federal announcements pertaining to independent contractors and incorporated drivers and believe that it will have a detrimental impact on the industry and on Canada’s supply chain; and Whereas the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is the newest and fastest-growing trucking association in Canada, with a diversity of members from across the country; Therefore be it resolved that a request be sent to the federal government to engage and consult with Brampton’s local trucking businesses and truck drivers, including the Canadian Truck Operators Association, when forming any policy, regulatory, or legislative changes involving independent contractors or incorporated drivers be reflective of industry rea

1. That the report titled: Member of Council Appointments to Local Boards and Other Bodies and Considerations for Citizen-based Advisory Committees , to the City Council meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; 2. That the following Advisory Committees be established, and the corresponding Terms of Reference identified for each within the report appendices, be approved: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member); b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member); c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member); d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member); e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member); f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member); g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council); h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (5 4 Members pre-defined by Council); 3. That the following committees, established during the 2018-2022 term of Council, not be established at this time, unless Council deems it appropriate to do so at some future date: a. Brampton Transit Advisory Committee; b. Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee; c. Vehicle-for-hire Advisory Committee 4. That Council make Member appointments for all Advisory Committees established by Council in Recommendation #2, where required, in accordance with the respective committee terms of reference; 5. That the City Clerk be requested to undertake the process for: a. recruiting citizens, in accordance with the Citizen-based Advisory Committee Appointmen

That the following appointments be made for the 2023-2026 Term of Council: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member): Regional Councillor Vicente c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Economic Development Section, Committee of Council h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (4 Members pre-defined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Planning and Development Committee and Economic Development Section, Committee of Council i. Brampton Library Board (2 Members): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Vicente j. Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area Board of Directors (2 Members): Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Vicente k. Brampton Arts Organization Advisory Panel (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor l. Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos m. Citizen Awards Committee (3 Members): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Keenan n. Brampton Emergency Management Program C

1. That the report titled: 2023 User Fees – Community Services, Corporate Support Services, Fire & Emergency Services, Legislative Services, Public Works & Engineering, Planning Building and Growth Management, and Office of the CAO , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; 2. That the user fee charges proposed for 2023, as set out in the appendices of this report, be approved; and 3. That By-law 238-2022 be passed to amend the respective schedules to User Fee By-Law 380-2003, as amended, to include the approved fees for 2023.

1. That the report titled: Strategies to Address Unspent Capital Backlog , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Council approves the strategies and methods contained within to address the current capital backlog and as part of the preparation of the 2023 Capital Budget program.

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Special Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 12, 2022 , to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC202-2022 to PDC214-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject summary.

Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) addresses tactics related to safety, awareness, and empowerment; and Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The Community Safety Action Plan tactics of the Neighbourhood Association Guide and the Focused Neighbourhood Development and Engagement (Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Phase 2) be developed with beautification strategies to empower residents to take action; 2. That an additional stream to support local neighbourhood beautification be developed through the Community Grant Program, with additional funds allocated through the 2024 budget process; 3. Staff report back on measures for beautification of local neighbourhoods, to include but not limited to micro-grant options, development of the Neighbourhood Association Guide, formalized neighbourhood association affiliation and benefits, and plans for Phase 2 of the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program, under the focused neighbourhood development and engagement Action Plan tactic.

arts and culture help build vibrant and liveable communities in Ontario; Whereas Brampton's 10-year Culture Master Plan sets the City on a strategic and intentional path to becoming a creative, expressive, and connected urban city; Whereas the 2021 Nurturing Neighbourhoods survey data reports that residents rank Arts and Culture as the most desirable neighbourhood asset; Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being; Whereas Placemaking capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well-being; Whereas public art is a catalyst for Placemaking, central to the cultural identity of a place and an important tool for animating public spaces and promoting citizen engagement; Whereas the City successfully piloted placemaking and public art projects in 2022; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. in alignment with Brampton’s Culture Master Plan , Interim Public Art Framework , and Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) that Council support staff efforts to increase budget for public art and placemaking initiatives in operating budgets and capital infrastructure projects (including renovation and development of facilities) as a means to enhance and improve neighbourhood beautification. 2. Council reallocate $300,000 previously approved for staining of existing Williams Parkway No

That the following item be

That staff construct a temporary outdoor skating/ice hockey rink in Peel Village for the 2022-23 winter season, to be constructed and operational no later than January 7, 2023; That funding for the construction and maintenance of this temporary rink not exceed $100,000, to be funded from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund; That the City set up a 50 by 100 community hockey rink at Boreham Park for under $100,000, to be set up by January 7th ; That the City set up a kids 28 by 52 foot refrigerated hockey rink at Duggan Park for under $50,000, to be set up by December 24th; and That local businesses be given the opportunity to sponsor the rink boards and/or provide community messaging; and That staff be requested to explore other possible locations and report back to a future meeting.

the City of Brampton Council declared a Climate Change Emergency in August 2019; and, WHEREAS Brampton is a municipal leader nationwide in implementation of GHG reduction measures and strategies including introduction of zero emission buses, net zero retrofits and rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; and WHEREAS the City has established an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated in Brampton by 100% by 2050; and, WHEREAS Brampton’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP), an evidence-based, comprehensive plan guides the City’s innovation, employment and economic development while helping achieve the City’s environmental and climate change goals; and’ WHEREAS Brampton has been successful in leveraging Federal and Provincial funding to implement sustainable infrastructure, transit and active transportation improvements, green technologies and GHG reduction initiatives; and, WHEREAS the current economic environment may impact the availability of critical funding opportunities from higher levels of government; and WHEREAS the carbon credit trading market is a fast growing market, estimated at $50 billion per year by 2030: and WHEREAS Brampton's ambitious approach to climate action and GHG emissions reduction positions the City to realize the environmental and economic benefits of the City’s climate goals; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City initiate work to identify opportunities to assess the City’s potential capacity to imp

That the fee for rental of Garden Square be waived for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Regeneration; That the fee for rental of Alderlea for an event hosted by Kay Blair Hospice be waived; and That the City assign one of the ‘complimentary use’ days of the CAA Centre for Hockey Night in Brampton.

That By-laws 238-2022 to 256-2022 and 258-2022 to 260-2022, before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the naming rights agreement with Metrolinx and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of such agreement.

CAO and Treasurer be authorized to amend the budget for project #217203-001 - Expropriation Protocol Agreement, on a one time basis and specific to the acquisition direction provided by Council during closed session, collect funds and make payments in order to execute the agreement which will be funded by the Brampton Area 48 Landowners Inc. at a net $0 cost to the City.

WHEREAS Council previously committed $50 million in principle towards the establishment of a post-secondary facility for Toronto Metropolitan University of which $44 Million remain as of December 14, 2022. Therefore be it resolved, 1. THAT Council approve a Cash Grant to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for the establishment of the TMU School of Medicine in the amount of $20,000,000, funded from Reserve #100-Legacy Reserve releasing the cash grant amount from the committed in principle; and 2. THAT Council delegate authority to the CAO to execute on the City's behalf all agreements with TMU in relation to its proposed School of Medicine substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this closed report and otherwise subject to such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the CAO and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate. 3. That Council approve the release of the remainder of council endorsed funds estimated at $44m committed in principle less any internal tenant relocation costs or costs related to the execution of the agreement (e.g. legal fees).

That Staff commence a public consultation process regarding the making of changes to the Sign By-law in relation to election signs and report back to Council with recommendations.

That Item 19.19 be deferred to the January 25, 2023 Council meeting.

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2022, 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 261-2022 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on December 14, 2022

That the March 22 2023 regular meeting be cancelled and that a Special Meeting be called on March 8, 2023 to consider approval of recommendations of the preceding Committee of Council meeting; That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

That the staff presentation from Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, re. Brampton Bhive 2022 Update and Strategy, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; Whereas the Brampton Bhive was opened in May 2021 to welcome foreign born entrepreneurs from around the world to establish their innovative businesses in Brampton's Innovation District; Whereas the businesses come to Canada under the Start Up Visa program; Whereas the Start Ups pay a $30,000 fee for programs and soft landing space at Bhive; Whereas the fees are not fully paid until the businesses are in Brampton; Whereas the City does not begin to recover the costs of their investment until the fees are paid; Whereas during the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government closed its international border to foreign nationals (excluding Americans) on March 16 2020, followed by a restriction on non-essential travel across the Canada-United States border was then implemented on March 21; Whereas Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada has been delayed in processing Start Up Visa applications during and since the pandemic; Whereas the IRCC website indicates the wait time for a Start Up Visa application to be processed has been up to 32 months; Whereas an alternative is to apply for a work permit, resulting in some entrepreneurs committing to the Brampton Bhive while pursuing this immigration pathway; Whereas the City of Brampton has advocated to IRCC Officials stressing the economi

That the delegation from Kulwinder Singh Chhina, Brampton resident, re. Item 15.3 – Notice of Motion – To Establish a Direct Flight Between Canada and the State of Punjab, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received. Whereas the recently expanded Canada-India Air agreement which indicates unlimited flights between the two nations has excluded Punjab, in particular the Amritsar Airport; Whereas many residents living in Brampton have family ties in Punjab and a great example of this was seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, when initial lockdowns saw 30,000 Canadians stranded in India due to flight cancellations and the federal government instated 37 repatriation flights which were redirected Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 through the Amritsar airport, providing a great example the feasibility of the facility alongside the demand through the region; Whereas there would be significant economic and social value in establishing direct flight between Canada and the state of Punjab; Therefore, be it resolved: That the City of Brampton write a letter in support to the Federal Government's efforts to bring direct flights between Pearson Airport and the state of Punjab. This correspondence shall also be sent to all local MPs.

That the delegation from Jaskaran Sandhu of the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA), to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 Whereas the trucking and logistics industry forms a critical part of Brampton’s and Peel Region’s economy; and Whereas many truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies call Brampton home; and Whereas the trucking industry is one of Canada’s largest industries providing front-line services particularly throughout the pandemic; and Whereas many in the trucking industry deserve to be at the table with the federal government when it comes to making any policy, regulatory, or legislative decisions that impact the entire industry; and Whereas truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies have expressed concerns regarding the recent federal announcements pertaining to independent contractors and incorporated drivers and believe that it will have a detrimental impact on the industry and on Canada’s supply chain; and Whereas the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is the newest and fastest-growing trucking association in Canada, with a diversity of members from across the country; Therefore be it resolved that a request be sent to the federal government to engage and consult with Brampton’s local trucking businesses and truck drivers, including the Canadian Truck Operators Association, when forming any policy, regulatory, or legislative changes involving independent cont

That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

1. That the report titled: Member of Council Appointments to Local Boards and Other Bodies and Considerations for Citizen-based Advisory Committees, to the City Council meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 2. That the following Advisory Committees be established, and the corresponding Terms of Reference identified for each within the report appendices, be approved: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member); b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member); c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member); d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member); e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member); f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member); g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council); h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (5 4 Members pre- defined by Council); 3. That the following committees, established during the 2018-2022 term of Council, not be established at this time, unless Council deems it appropriate to do so at some future date: a. Brampton Transit Advisory Committee; b. Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee; c. Vehicle-for-hire Advisory Committee 4. That Council make Member appointments for all Advisory Committees established by Council in Recommendation #2, where required, in accordance with the respective committee terms of reference; 5. That the City Clerk be requested to undertake the process for: a. recruiting citizens, in ac

That the following appointments be made for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member): Regional Councillor Vicente Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Economic Development Section, Committee of Council h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (4 Members pre-defined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Planning and Development Committee and Economic Development Section, Committee of Council i. Brampton Library Board (2 Members): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Vicente j. Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area Board of Directors (2 Members): Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Vicente k. Brampton Arts Organization Advisory Panel (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor l. Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos m. Citizen Awards Committee (3 Members): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Keenan n. Brampton Eme

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and, 2. That recommendations CW406-2022 to CW440-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject summary.

Whereas Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) addresses tactics related to safety, awareness, and empowerment; and Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The Community Safety Action Plan tactics of the Neighbourhood Association Guide and the Focused Neighbourhood Development and Engagement (Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Phase 2) be developed with beautification strategies to empower residents to take action; 2. That an additional stream to support local neighbourhood beautification be developed through the Community Grant Program, with additional funds allocated through the 2024 budget process; 3. Staff report back on measures for beautification of local neighbourhoods, to include but not limited to micro-grant options, development of the Neighbourhood Association Guide, formalized neighbourhood association affiliation and benefits, and plans for Phase 2 of the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program, under the focused neighbourhood development and engagement Action Plan tactic.

Whereas arts and culture help build vibrant and liveable communities in Ontario; Whereas Brampton's 10-year Culture Master Plan sets the City on a strategic and intentional path to becoming a creative, expressive, and connected urban city; Whereas the 2021 Nurturing Neighbourhoods survey data reports that residents rank Arts and Culture as the most desirable neighbourhood asset; Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being; Whereas Placemaking capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well-being; Whereas public art is a catalyst for Placemaking, central to the cultural identity of a place and an important tool for animating public spaces and promoting citizen engagement; Whereas the City successfully piloted placemaking and public art projects in 2022; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. in alignment with Brampton’s Culture Master Plan, Interim Public Art Framework, and Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) that Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 Council support staff efforts to increase budget for public art and placemaking initiatives in operating budgets and capital infrastructure projects (including renovation and development of facilities) as a means to enhance and improve neighbourhood beautification. 2. Council reallocate $300,0

C382-2022 WHEREAS the City of Brampton is one of Canada’s youngest and fastest- growing cities; with a population of 656,480 residents, an 10.6% increase from 2016; and is comprised of 328,280 individuals who identified as women and 328,200 who identified as men according to the 2021 Statistics Canada; and, WHEREAS the City of Brampton is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all employees; and committed to advancing a safe, accessible, anti-racist, harassment-free, discrimination-free, inclusive environment where individuals can optimize their potential and thrive; and, WHEREAS numerous evidence based studies have demonstrated that women’s participation on leadership teams improves overall organizational effectiveness, innovation and produces equitable and inclusive progress in all sectors of society including government; and, WHEREAS nationally, as of 2021, individuals who identify as women represent 50.36% compared to 49.64% of individuals who identify as men. Yet, women hold 35.6% of management positions and 30.9% of senior level positions according to Statistics Canada.; and, WHEREAS women with the varying intersectionalities of race, and/or disability, and/or sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are more adversely impacted, representing less than 1% senior leadership management positions, according to the 2022 Prosperity Project Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership; and, WHEREAS according to World Health Organiz

WHEREAS the City of Brampton Council declared a Climate Change Emergency in August 2019; and, Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 WHEREAS Brampton is a municipal leader nationwide in implementation of GHG reduction measures and strategies including introduction of zero emission buses, net zero retrofits and rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; and WHEREAS the City has established an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated in Brampton by 100% by 2050; and, WHEREAS Brampton’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP), an evidence-based, comprehensive plan guides the City’s innovation, employment and economic development while helping achieve the City’s environmental and climate change goals; and’ WHEREAS Brampton has been successful in leveraging Federal and Provincial funding to implement sustainable infrastructure, transit and active transportation improvements, green technologies and GHG reduction initiatives; and, WHEREAS the current economic environment may impact the availability of critical funding opportunities from higher levels of government; and WHEREAS the carbon credit trading market is a fast growing market, estimated at $50 billion per year by 2030: and WHEREAS Brampton's ambitious approach to climate action and GHG emissions reduction positions the City to realize the environmental and economic benefits of the City’s climate goals; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City initiate work to

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.12 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

THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the naming rights agreement with Metrolinx and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of such agreement.

The CAO and Treasurer be authorized to amend the budget for project #217203- 001 - Expropriation Protocol Agreement, on a one time basis and specific to the acquisition direction provided by Council during closed session, collect funds and make payments in order to execute the agreement which will be funded by the Brampton Area 48 Landowners Inc. at a net $0 cost to the City.

That the March 22 2023 regular meeting be cancelled and that a Special Meeting be called on March 8, 2023 to consider approval of recommendations of the preceding Committee of Council meeting; Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 14, 2022 That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.