City Council - Special Meeting

That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be approved as published and circulated.

That the delegation from Sara Singh, MPP, Brampton Centre re. Brampton Hospital , to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received.

1. That the report titled: John Street Junction Activation – Ward 4 , to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received; 2. That Council approve a grant of up to $58,733 to My Nose Initiative Inc. in order to improve the space at the rear and in proximity to 29 -31-33- 35 Queen Street East, funded from the 2021 Operating Budget, subject to the following conditions: i) That satisfactory detailed cost estimates and drawings be submitted to the City of Brampton for review; ii) Written authorization from the landowner(s); iii) That the applicant satisfies the requirements of the City and enters into any necessary agreements with the City of Brampton; iv) That the work is undertaken in collaboration with the Integrated Downtown Plan process and the Brampton Downtown BIA; and 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement with content satisfactory to the Director of Economic Development 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 the agreement. Yea (11) 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, and Mayor Patrick Brown

That the information from staff in response to Questions from Budget Committee, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received.

That the Leaf Collection Program be extended to Churchville.

That Council salaries for 2022 be frozen at the 2021 level. Yea (11) 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, and Mayor Patrick Brown

1. That the City of Brampton net property tax levy variance for 2022 be $0 or 0.0% for City Operations, after accounting for assessment growth; 2. That Council approve the 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, including any amendments recommended through Budget Committee deliberations and the Special Council meeting of December 8th 2021; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to make all necessary transfers between Reserves, Reserve Funds, the Operating Fund and Capital Fund, as and when required; 4. That the Treasurer be authorized to make all necessary transfers of amounts budgeted on a provisional basis in General Government accounts to Department operating accounts, as and when the necessary supporting information is available; 5. That the departments proceed with their respective 2022 programs as described in the 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget binder, including all amendments approved through Budget Committee deliberations and the Special Council meeting of December 8th 2021; 6. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to affect the necessary funding transfers, incur expenditures, and add or adjust complement as required to access the corporate emerging issues (contingency) account and to implement the approved budget; 7. That Council approve the 2022 Capital Cash Flow of $211,000,000 for use on the City’s 2022 annual financial statements; 8. That Council approve in-principle, the draft proposed 2023 and 2024 Capital budgets as described in the

That the additional information from staff in response to questions from Budget Committee, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received.

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Budget Committee Meeting of November 29 and 30 and December 1 and 6, 2021, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations BC001-2021 to BC051-2021 and BC053-2021 to BC061-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject summary; 3. That Recommendation BC052-2021 be approved as deleted and replaced with the following: “Whereas the City of Brampton Enforcement and By-Law Services investigates and enforces by-laws enacted by the City Council to uphold community standards and public safety through education and consistent and impartial enforcement; Whereas the City of Brampton enforcement officers uphold City by-laws to enhance public safety, property standards, and an overall sense of pride in our city; Whereas the City of Brampton has been actively enforcing the City sign and parking by-laws through four (4) permanent part-time officers and two (2) pilot part-time officers realizing a 36.5 % increase in penalty notices which is $1.4 million in parking fines issued by these officers; Whereas the part-time officers have collected 34,829 signs in 2021, which is an increase of 56% from 19,500 in 2016; Whereas the cost of a part-time officer is approximately $46,158 and the total cost for an additional four (4) part-time officers is approximately $184,631; Whereas the cost of a property standards officer is approximately $118,654 and the total cost for an additional two (2) property standards o

That the following amendment to the operative clause of the main motion be approved: Therefore Be It Resolved that $500,000 be assigned for the Caledon Barn Restoration through the 2022 Capital Projects list, subject to execution of an up-to-date partnership agreement between the Friends of Historic Bovaird House and the City, with funding sourced from the tax base; and the remaining $500,000 left in the 2023 Capital Budget. BC008-2021 (Lost) That the following amendment to the operative clause of the main motion be approved: Therefore Be It Resolved that $500,000 be assigned for the Caledon Barn Restoration through the 2022 Capital Projects list, subject to execution of an up-to-date partnership agreement between the Friends of Historic Bovaird House and the City, with funding sourced from the tax base; and the remaining $500,000 left in the 2023 Capital Budget. BC009-2021 Whereas the Caledon Barn (Robinson Barn), would complete the homestead property on Bovaird House providing a unique cultural, educational and heritage view of life in the City over the past 150 years; Whereas the Bovaird House property is a City-owned facility, totally run by dedicated volunteers; Whereas the remnants of the Barn were purchased solely by the Friends of Bovaird House to be resurrected on the Bovaird House site; Whereas the cost of restoration, renovation and repairs requires an investment to upgrade and meet safety standards and quality codes; Therefore Be It Resolved that $500,000 be assig

That By-law 292-2021 before Council at its Special Meeting of December 8, 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. Yea (11) 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, and Mayor Patrick Brown

That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of December 8, 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 293-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on December 8, 2021

1. That the report titled: John Street Junction Activation – Ward 4, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received; 2. That Council approve a grant of up to $58,733 to My Nose Initiative Inc. in order to improve the space at the rear and in proximity to 29 -31-33- 35 Queen Street East, funded from the 2021 Operating Budget, subject to the following conditions: i) That satisfactory detailed cost estimates and drawings be submitted to the City of Brampton for review; ii) Written authorization from the landowner(s); iii) That the applicant satisfies the requirements of the City and enters into any necessary agreements with the City of Brampton; iv) That the work is undertaken in collaboration with the Integrated Downtown Plan process and the Brampton Downtown BIA; and 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement with content satisfactory to the Director of Economic Development 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 the agreement. A recorded vote was requested and the motion

That Council salaries for 2022 be frozen at the 2021 level. A recorded vote was requested and the motion

That the memorandum from staff re: Housekeeping Modifications to Budget Committee Recommendations, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received.

1. That the City of Brampton net property tax levy variance for 2022 be $0 or 0.0% for City Operations, after accounting for assessment growth; 2. That Council approve the 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, including any amendments recommended through Budget Committee deliberations and the Special Council meeting of December 8th 2021; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to make all necessary transfers between Reserves, Reserve Funds, the Operating Fund and Capital Fund, as and when required; 4. That the Treasurer be authorized to make all necessary transfers of amounts budgeted on a provisional basis in General Government accounts to Department operating accounts, as and when the necessary supporting information is available; 5. That the departments proceed with their respective 2022 programs as described in the 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget binder, including all amendments approved through Budget Committee deliberations and the Special Council meeting of December 8th 2021; Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 8, 2021 6. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to affect the necessary funding transfers, incur expenditures, and add or adjust complement as required to access the corporate emerging issues (contingency) account and to implement the approved budget; 7. That Council approve the 2022 Capital Cash Flow of $211,000,000 for use on the City’s 2022 annual financial statements; 8. That Council approve in-principle, the draf

1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Budget Committee Meeting of November 29 and 30 and December 1 and 6, 2021, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received; and, Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 8, 2021 2. That Recommendations BC001-2021 to BC051-2021 and BC053-2021 to BC061-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject summary; 3. That Recommendation BC052-2021 be approved as deleted and replaced with the following: “BC052-2021 Whereas the City of Brampton Enforcement and By-Law Services investigates and enforces by-laws enacted by the City Council to uphold community standards and public safety through education and consistent and impartial enforcement; Whereas the City of Brampton enforcement officers uphold City by-laws to enhance public safety, property standards, and an overall sense of pride in our city; Whereas the City of Brampton has been actively enforcing the City sign and parking by-laws through four (4) permanent part-time officers and two (2) pilot part-time officers realizing a 36.5 % increase in penalty notices which is $1.4 million in parking fines issued by these officers; Whereas the part-time officers have collected 34,829 signs in 2021, which is an increase of 56% from 19,500 in 2016; Whereas the cost of a part-time officer is approximately $46,158 and the total cost for an additional four (4) part-time officers is approximately $184,631; Whereas the cost of a property standards officer is approximately $11

That the correspondence from Mary Ann and Steve Allin, dated December 6, 2021, re: 2022 Budget – Funding for Relocation of Robinson Barn to the Bovaird House Property, to the Special Council Meeting of December 8, 2021, be received.

That By-law 292-2021 before Council at its Special Meeting of December 8, 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. Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 8, 2021 A recorded vote was requested and the motion

That the following minutes be received: 10.1. Closed Session Minutes – Budget Committee – December 6, 2021

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.