Brampton public meetings in 2021
195 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on December 16, 2021 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two delegations: one on the 2021 Family and Intimate Partner Violence Campaign and another on the Welcoming Streets Pilot Program. They will also hear a verbal update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Office and review the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed.
- Delegation on 2021 Family and Intimate Partner Violence Campaign
- Delegation on Welcoming Streets Pilot Program update
- Verbal update on Community Safety and Well-Being Office
- 2022 meeting schedule for the committee
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council with a short agenda. The main substantive item is a discussion regarding the Government of Quebec Bill 21, including receiving delegations and reviewing previous council resolutions on the matter. The council will also consider a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.
- Discussion item re. Government of Quebec Bill 21
- Delegations re. Government of Quebec Bill 21
- By-law 294-2021 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
- Review of previous council resolutions on Bill 21
At a special meeting on December 15, 2021, Brampton City Council approved a motion to support the legal challenge against Quebec's Bill 21 and to provide a one-time contribution of up to $100,000 to the joint legal challenges by the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization of Canada, and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. The motion passed 7-0 with 4 members absent. Council also approved the meeting agenda, received delegations from the NCCM and WSO, and passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.
- Approved motion to support legal challenge against Quebec's Bill 21 and contribute up to $100,000 (7-0, 4 absent)
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (carried)
- Received delegations from NCCM and WSO (carried)
- Passed By-law 294-2021 to confirm proceedings (carried)
- Adjourned to next regular meeting on January 26, 2022 (carried)
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Main Street LRT Extension Study and discuss several operational items, including the term of committee chairs, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a resignation. Several agenda items were removed at staff request because they were already covered in sub-committee meetings or concerned past events.
- Presentation on Main Street LRT Extension Study
- Discussion on term of Cycling Advisory Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs
- 2022 meeting schedule for the committee
- Resignation of citizen member Kevin Montgomery
- Memorandum on resident bike lane concerns
The Cycling Advisory Committee appointed Pauline Thornham and Lisa Stokes as Co-Chairs, effective at the next meeting on February 17, 2022. The committee also received a presentation on the Main Street LRT Extension Study, established a sub-committee for the 2022 Community Ride Program, and selected a representative for the Bike the Creek Planning Committee. Several agenda items were removed, and no reports or public questions were considered.
- Appointed Pauline Thornham and Lisa Stokes as Co-Chairs (CYC035-2021, carried)
- Received presentation on Main Street LRT Extension Study (CYC033-2021, carried)
- Established sub-committee for 2022 Community Ride Program (CYC038-2021, carried)
- Selected Pauline Thornham as representative on Bike the Creek Planning Committee (CYC039-2021, carried)
- Received sub-committee minutes of November 16, 2021 (CYC036-2021, carried)
- Received resignation of Kevin Montgomery (CYC037-2021, carried)
- Received correspondence re: Grow Green Initiatives open letter (CYC040-2021, carried)
- Approved agenda (CYC032-2021, carried)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to receive a delegation on a demolition application, hear a heritage briefing, and consider recommendations on designating 19 Wellington Street East and a heritage impact assessment for 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road. The board will also review previous minutes and set its 2022 meeting schedule.
- Delegation by Church of Archangel Michael and Saint Tekla re: demolition application
- Heritage briefing by Principal Planner Charlton Carscallen
- Intention to designate 19 Wellington Street East (Ward 3) under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road (Ward 10)
- 2022 meeting schedule
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on December 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear one appeal, adjourned from November 8, 2021, regarding a dog license by-law violation. The appellant, Vivek Sharma, is appealing an incident dated April 23, 2021, under Dog License By-law 250-2005. The meeting is held remotely via Webex due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Hearing #1: File L25.05/2021, appellant Vivek Sharma, dog license by-law appeal
- Adjourned from November 8, 2021 hearing
- Issued under Dog License By-law 250-2005
- Incident date: April 23, 2021
- Next meeting scheduled January 10, 2022
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council. The main substantive item is a summary of recommendations from the Budget Committee's late-November and early-December meetings, which will be distributed before the meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, public delegations, correspondence, by-laws, and a closed session to review Budget Committee minutes.
- Summary of Recommendations – Budget Committee – November 29 and 30, and December 1 and 6, 2021
- Closed Session Minutes - Budget Committee - December 6, 2021
- By-law ___-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on December 8, 2021
- Public Question Period (15-minute limit regarding decisions made at this meeting)
Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with a zero per cent municipal property tax levy increase, marking the fourth consecutive year of no increase. The approval included amendments to add bylaw enforcement officers, freeze council salaries, and extend the leaf collection program to Churchville. A grant of up to $58,733 was approved for the John Street Junction Activation project.
- Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with 0% tax levy increase (11-0)
- Approved $211M 2022 Capital Cash Flow (11-0)
- Approved grant of up to $58,733 to My Nose Initiative Inc. for John Street Junction Activation (11-0)
- Approved freezing 2022 council salaries at 2021 level (11-0)
- Approved extending Leaf Collection Program to Churchville
- Approved adding 4 part-time bylaw officers and 2 property standards officers, offset by revenues
- Approved transferring West Tower capital lease ($8,353,651) to 2022 capital budget
- Approved By-law 292-2021 amending user fees (11-0)
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to name sports fields in honor of Olympic gold medal soccer winners Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence, along with several other routine items. The agenda includes reports on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals, the Brampton Patio Program, purchasing activity, and a COVID-19 recovery update from Brampton Transit. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including one to accept subdivision works in Ward 6 and administrative updates to traffic by-laws.
- Sport field naming requests for Olympic gold medalists Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence (C283-2021)
- By-law 275-2021 to accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2023, east of Mississauga Road and south of Wanless Drive, Ward 6
- By-law 276-2021 to amend Traffic By-law 93-93 with administrative updates to fire routes and community safety zones
- By-law 279-2021 and 280-2021 to prevent part lot control on plans 43M-2092 (The Gore Road and Queen Street) and 43M-2102 (Bramalea Road and Countryside Drive)
- Correspondence regarding Minister's Zoning Order for 8525 Mississauga Road (Lionhead Golf Club)
Council reopened and amended its earlier resolution supporting a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for lands near the Bramalea GO Station. The amendment, passed as Resolution C411-2021, directs staff to incorporate provisions ensuring compatibility between new residential uses and existing employment lands, including those of Canadian Tire and Choice Properties. Council also approved a motion to increase the all-inclusive tow rate from $286 to $400 and directed staff to form a working group to review towing and storage licensing.
- Amended MZO support resolution C350-2021 to ensure residential/employment compatibility and extend boundary to Canadian Tire lands (C411-2021)
- Referred PDC190-2021 (Chinguacousy Road subdivision) back to staff for transportation review (7-4)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for pet crematorium at 34-2500 Williams Parkway (8-2, 1 absent)
- Approved 8-townhouse development at 10196 Bramalea Road with holding provisions (Consent)
- Increased all-inclusive tow rate from $286 to $400 and formed working group on towing licensing (C414-2021)
- Approved Region of Peel Chair rotation among municipalities (11-0)
- Extended temporary outdoor patio program to January 1, 2023 (Consent)
- Denounced hate in all forms regarding Khalsa School incident (C415-2021)
Audit Committee
The Brampton Audit Committee is meeting to receive several staff reports on internal audits, including the KPMG audit plan for the 2021 fiscal year, a fraud hotline update, and a proposed expansion of the fraud hotline to residents. The committee will also review the status of management action plans and a vendor performance management audit. All items are listed as 'to be received,' meaning they are for information and discussion rather than final decisions.
- KPMG Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2021
- Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update – Q3 2021
- Deferral of Realty Services Audit
- Emergency Expenses Audit
- Fraud Hotline Expansion to Brampton Residents with detailed cost analysis
The Audit Committee received the KPMG audit plan for the 2021 fiscal year, along with updates on the corporate fraud prevention hotline and several internal audit reports. It referred a report on deferring the Realty Services audit to the January 26, 2022 Council meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and referring one item.
- Received KPMG Audit Planning Report for 2021 (Carried)
- Received Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Q3 2021 update (Carried)
- Referred Realty Services Audit deferral to January 26, 2022 Council meeting (Carried)
- Received Emergency Expenses Audit report (Carried)
- Received Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Audit Universe report (Carried)
- Received Fraud Hotline Expansion to Residents report (Carried)
- Received Status of Management Action Plans report (Carried)
- Received Vendor Performance Management Audit report (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will hear 5 new consent applications and 19 minor variance applications, plus several deferred items. Decisions will be made on property severances, easements, and requests to relax zoning by-laws for residential and commercial changes.
- Consent to create a new industrial lot at Walker Drive and Torbram Road (B-2021-0032)
- Consent to sever land at 8050 Torbram Road for industrial lots (B-2021-0017)
- Minor variance to allow retail at 69 Bramalea Road with reduced parking (A-2021-0250)
- Minor variance to allow food manufacturing at 2500 Williams Parkway (A-2021-0252)
- Minor variance for temporary vehicle sales at 90 Kennedy Road South (A-2021-0253)
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Heritage Heights Community Energy Plan and on Parks Maintenance and Forestry, along with verbal updates on the Grow Green Awards and the Brampton Environmental Alliance. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for voting.
- Presentation by Rob Kerr, Garforth International Canada, re: Heritage Heights Community Energy Plan
- Presentation by Edward Hunwicks, Forestry Supervisor, re: Parks Maintenance and Forestry
- Verbal update on Grow Green Awards by Kristina Dokoska
- Discussion item re: City's use of Ministerial Zoning Orders and potential environmental impact
- Approval of November 2, 2021 minutes
The Environment Advisory Committee passed a motion recommending that City Council either discontinue supporting Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) until their environmental impacts are understood, or, if continued, create a procedural bylaw requiring staff reports, environmental impact assessments, and two public meetings before Council votes on any MZO request. The committee also received presentations on the Heritage Heights Community Energy Plan and Parks Maintenance and Forestry, and updates on the Grow Green Awards and Brampton Environmental Alliance. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted motion EAC039-2021 urging Council to stop or regulate MZOs (carried)
- Received presentation on Heritage Heights Community Energy Plan (EAC035-2021, carried)
- Received presentation on Parks Maintenance and Forestry (EAC036-2021, carried)
- Received verbal update on Grow Green Awards (EAC037-2021, carried)
- Received verbal update on Brampton Environmental Alliance (EAC038-2021, carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (EAC034-2021, carried)
- Adjourned to February 22, 2022 (EAC040-2021, carried)
Budget Committee
The provided document contains only procedural software information and no specific meeting topics. There are no budget items, projects, or ordinances listed in the record.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on recommendations for multiple development applications, including residential buildings, townhouses, a recreation centre, and zoning changes. The agenda includes statutory public meetings for three applications, staff presentations, and recommendation reports on several others. The committee will also consider updates to the Central Area Community Improvement Plan's Development Charges Incentive Program and a city-initiated official plan amendment for the Airport Intermodal Secondary Plan Area 4.
- Public meeting for 140 & 150 Howden Boulevard: new Howden Recreation Centre and relocated soccer field (OZS-2021-0031)
- Public meeting for 80 Bramalea Road: 7-storey, 54-unit residential building (OZS-2021-0043)
- Public meeting for 0 McLaughlin Road: 9-storey residential with 127 parking spaces (OZS-2021-0042)
- Recommendation for 11687 Chinguacousy Road: 260 residential units plus mixed-use block (OZS-2021-0007)
- Recommendation for 10675 Mississauga Road: 296 townhouse units (OZS-2021-0012)
The Planning and Development Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for a privately owned pet crematorium at 34-2500 Williams Parkway, despite a petition of objection and a 7-2 recorded vote. The committee also approved several other zoning and official plan amendments, including for developments at 11687 Chinguacousy Road and 1061 & 1071 Queen Street West. A motion to approve a townhouse development at 10196 Bramalea Road was referred to the December 8, 2021 Council meeting. The committee received reports on three other applications and deferred a heritage recommendation to January 17, 2022.
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for pet crematorium at 34-2500 Williams Parkway (7-2 vote).
- Approved official plan and zoning amendments for draft plan of subdivision at 11687 Chinguacousy Road.
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1061 & 1071 Queen Street West.
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for 8175 Winston Churchill Boulevard.
- Approved city-initiated official plan amendment for Airport Intermodal Secondary Plan Area 4.
- Referred motion to approve townhouse development at 10196 Bramalea Road to Council meeting of December 8, 2021.
- Deferred Heritage Board recommendation HB058-2021 to January 17, 2022 meeting.
- Approved consent items including minutes and routine reports.
Budget Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Budget Committee meeting on 2021-12-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to review six new requests for traffic, parking, and crossing guard assessments near schools, and to consider site inspection reports from five previously reviewed locations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed; the council will discuss correspondence and reports before deciding on next steps.
- Correspondence re: traffic congestion near Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive (Ward 9)
- Correspondence re: traffic/parking near William G. Davis Public School, 491 Bartley Bull Parkway (Ward 3)
- Correspondence re: walkway relocation at Bramalea Road and Cloverdale Drive near Bramalea Secondary School (Ward 8)
- Correspondence re: traffic/crossing guard at Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd (Ward 10)
- Site inspection reports for Gordon Graydon PS, Sacred Heart CS, St. Joaquim CS, Jefferson PS, and St. Anne's CS
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting on December 2, 2021 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider staff reports on starting procurement for Microsoft enterprise products and services, a review of city procurement processes, and several other administrative items. The agenda also includes public delegations on a Brampton Library facilities plan, a proposed Centre for Excellence for youth diamond sports, youth boxing, MADD Canada memorials, and Unifor's concerns about EV investments at the Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant. A closed session is scheduled for land negotiations and other confidential matters.
- Request to begin procurement for Microsoft enterprise products, cloud services, and support for 3 years
- Staff report on procurement processes at the City (RM 85/2021)
- Delegation on development of a Centre for Excellence for Youth Diamond Sports
- Delegation from Unifor Local 1285 re: Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant EV investments
- Initiation of subdivision assumption for Markview Home Corp. and Fulton Bridges Estates Inc. (north of Countryside Drive, west of The Gore Road)
The Committee endorsed and supported Provincial Bill 29, the Cannabis Licence Amendment Act, which would give municipalities a say in the number and locations of cannabis retail stores. The Mayor will send a letter of support to provincial officials and other municipalities. The Committee also referred a MADD Canada request for a memorial monument to staff for options, and referred a Unifor delegation on Stellantis EV investments to staff for a communications strategy report.
- Approved agenda as amended, adding items on Winter Lights, conversion therapy ban, Bill 29, Development Charges Act, and asset renaming; deferring a youth sports delegation; withdrawing a creative space item; and referring a procurement report to Council.
- Approved consent items including Microsoft procurement, 2022 corporate events, commemorative dates, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a paid holiday, subdivision assumptions, and a traffic by-law update.
- Carried motion CW570-2021 expressing support for federal legislation to ban conversion therapy and forwarding the resolution to Brampton MPs.
- Referred the Development Charges Act discussion to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of December 6, 2021.
- Referred MADD Canada's request for a memorial monument to staff for consideration and report back with implementation options.
- Referred Unifor Local 1285's delegation on Stellantis EV investments to staff for a report on a communications strategy.
- Carried motion CW575-2021 requesting staff report on renaming a City asset, preferably Loafers Lake Recreation Centre, in recognition of former Councillor Paul Palleschi.
- Carried motion CW577-2021 endorsing and supporting Bill 29, with the Mayor to send a letter of support to provincial officials and other municipalities.
Budget Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Budget Committee meeting on December 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a design update on the proposed new Victoria Park Arena, which was postponed from September due to lack of quorum. Members will also receive verbal updates on accessibility initiatives, including the Treat Accessibly program, an internal working group, policy updates, and a year-end report on 2021 goals and achievements.
- Design update for proposed New Victoria Park Arena by Matthew Delean, Principal Architect, Architecture49
- 2021 Accessibility Year-End Report and 2022 goals
- Treat Accessibly Initiative update
- Accessibility Policy and Standard Operating Procedures update
- Small Business Webinar with Economic Development event
The committee received verbal updates on the Year End Report and 2022 Goals, and the 2021 Accessibility Year-End Update, as per motion AAC015-2021, which was carried. The agenda was approved, and the meeting adjourned to March 8, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or dealt with under the carried motion.
- Approved the agenda for the November 30, 2021 meeting as published (AAC014-2021).
- Received the verbal update on Year End Report and 2022 Goals and the 2021 Accessibility Year-End Update (AAC015-2021).
- Adjourned the meeting to March 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. (AAC016-2021).
Budget Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Budget Committee meeting on November 30, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2022-2024 operating and capital budgets, including departmental presentations and public delegations. They will also consider several staff reports on budget amendments, procurement requests, fees, and financial status updates. The meeting includes opportunities for public input and a closed session.
- 2022-2024 Operating and Capital Budgets presentation by CAO and Treasurer
- Delegation from Brampton Board of Trade on 2022 budgets
- Staff report on budget amendment and procurement for a cricket stadium design and advisory services
- Staff report on 2022 user fees across multiple departments
- Motion to increase snow removal financial assistance grants from $200 to $300 (non-corner) and $300 to $400 (corner lots)
The Budget Committee approved the City of Brampton's 2022 budget with a zero per cent tax levy increase after assessment, directing staff to transfer the West Tower capital lease to the capital budget ($8.4 million), adjust the Transit Fuel allocation ($3.4 million), and maintain the infrastructure contribution at $116,648,000. The committee also approved all departmental 2022 operating and capital budgets, including amendments for a new field hockey dome at Cassie Campbell Community Centre, additional by-law enforcement officers, and increased staffing for the Equity Office. A motion to fund the Caledon Barn Restoration project with $500,000 in 2022 and $500,000 in 2023 was carried, while a motion to refer the delegation to staff was lost.
- Approved the 2022 budget with a zero per cent tax levy after assessment, directing staff to transfer the West Tower capital lease ($8.4M), adjust Transit Fuel allocation ($3.4M), and maintain infrastructure contribution at $116,648,000.
- Approved all departmental 2022 operating and capital budgets, including Public Works, Fire, Transit, Community Services, Planning, Legislative, Corporate Support, and the Office of the CAO.
- Approved $1 million for the Caledon Barn Restoration project ($500,000 in 2022 and $500,000 in 2023), with funding from the tax base.
- Approved a $12 million advancement from Development Charges to accelerate the Field Hockey/Multi-Use dome project at Cassie Campbell Community Centre.
- Approved increasing the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program grant to $300 for non-corner lots and $400 for corner lots, and made windrow clearing a priority in future contract negotiations.
- Approved $200,000 in the Traffic Services 2022 budget for additional speed cushions, distributed evenly per ward.
- Approved eliminating the business licensing fee for 'Personal Services Facility' for 2022 and providing 50% fee relief (up to $300) for other businesses affected by provincially mandated closures.
- Approved increasing the seniors' property tax rebate to the Toronto CPI level ($514) and providing online access to tax bills and receipts for five preceding years.
Budget Committee
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The Budget Committee meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for public review.
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive an update and discuss future opportunities for the City-owned lands at the CAA Centre. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of future opportunities for City-owned lands at the CAA Centre
- Presentation by Bob Bjerke, Director, Policy Planning
- Introductory remarks by Richard Forward, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and administrative items, including the 2022 interim tax levy, several site-specific sign by-law amendments, and various other by-laws. The agenda also includes announcements, delegations, and reports on youth hiring and infrastructure projects. Most items are routine approvals, with the interim tax levy being the most consequential for residents.
- 2022 Interim Tax Levy (By-law 269-2021)
- Site-specific sign by-law amendments for Vaultra Storage (125 Ironside Dr) and CIBC (7940 Hurontario St)
- Subdivision release and assumption for Destona Homes (east of Mississauga Rd, north of Queen St W)
- Procurement of street lighting and park/pathway lighting maintenance services (2-year period)
- By-laws for 2022 municipal election voting equipment, home voting, and translated voter information
Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two presentations: one on the Canada Homeshare Peel Program and one on the Integrated Downtown Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, declarations of interest, and public question period.
- Delegation by Canada HomeShare on the Peel HomeShare Program
- Presentation on the Integrated Downtown Plan by City planners
- Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting
Governance and Council Operations Committee
The Governance and Council Operations Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy and a referred report on updates to the Use of Corporate Resources Policy for the 2022 municipal election. They will also discuss street and park naming processes, member town hall meetings, and hybrid meeting formats.
- Staff report on Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy update
- Referred report on 2022 Municipal Election updates to Use of Corporate Resources Policy
- Discussion on Street and Park Naming Process
- Discussion on Member Town Hall Meetings and Corporate Support
- Discussion on Hybrid (in-person and remote) meetings
The Governance and Council Operations Committee approved an updated Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy, effective December 1, 2021. The committee also received verbal updates on street and park naming, member town hall support, and hybrid meeting procedures. A report on 2022 municipal election policy updates was referred to the January 19, 2022 Committee of Council meeting.
- Approved the updated Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy, effective December 1, 2021.
- Received a verbal update on the street and park naming process.
- Received a verbal update on member town hall meetings and corporate support.
- Received a verbal update on hybrid (in-person and remote) meetings of Council and Committee.
- Referred the 2022 Municipal Election – Updates to the Use of Corporate Resources Policy report to the Committee of Council meeting of January 19, 2022.
- Approved the agenda as published and circulated.
- Adjourned to meet again on February 28, 2022.
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to consider staff recommendations on the 2022 interim tax levy, several procurement requests, and updates to 2022 municipal election policies. The agenda also includes public delegations on issues like inaccessible bus stops and the Algoma University campus, plus discussion items on bike lanes, fireworks, and other local matters.
- 2022 Interim Tax Levy report and by-law
- Procurement for Applicant Tracking System (5 years), physical security services (3 years), parking garage rehab at City Hall, and Victoria Park Arena construction
- Municipal Public Art Strategy and Interim Framework
- Updates to 2022 Municipal Election voting methods and corporate resources policy
- Amendment to Cemetery By-law 83-2016
The Committee of Council approved a motion authorizing the City to apply to expropriate property interests to build municipal infrastructure for the Countryside Villages Secondary Plan, passing 7-3. The committee also endorsed a motion calling on provincial and federal governments to reach a $10-a-day childcare agreement, and approved replacing the wooden 'The Veteran' sculpture in Gage Park with a durable replica. Several items were referred to Budget Committee, including the 2022 Interim Tax Levy, an Applicant Tracking System procurement, and a seniors tax rebate matter.
- Approved expropriation application for property interests to service Countryside Villages (CW556-2021, carried 7-3).
- Approved motion urging federal-provincial agreement for $10-a-day childcare (CW516-2021, carried).
- Approved replacing 'The Veteran' wooden sculpture in Gage Park with a durable replica (CW508-2021, carried).
- Approved additional $50,000 to COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Artists (CW514-2021, carried).
- Approved motion to advocate for ongoing funding for Homeless Health Peel (CW511-2021, carried 10-0).
- Referred 2022 Interim Tax Levy to November 24 Council meeting (CW520-2021, carried).
- Referred Applicant Tracking System procurement to Budget Committee (CW522-2021, carried).
- Referred seniors tax rebate and printing old tax bills to Budget Committee (CW524-2021, carried).
Brampton Heritage Board
The Board reviewed a presentation on the Integrated Downtown Plan and discussed heritage preservation. Members also reviewed impact assessments for properties at 8940 Creditview Road and 10244 Mississauga Road, recommending the relocation of historic houses to facilitate development.
- Integrated Downtown Plan presentation
- Heritage Impact Assessment: 8940 Creditview Road (Edwin Trimble House)
- Heritage Impact Assessment: 10244 Mississauga Road
- Resignation of Board Member Vipul Shah
The Brampton Heritage Board received two Heritage Impact Assessments and endorsed staff recommendations to relocate the Edwin Trimble House at 8940 Creditview Road and the residence at 10244 Mississauga Road to allow development while preserving the structures. The board also received a presentation on the Integrated Downtown Plan, accepted the resignation of member Vipul Shah, and approved the amended agenda.
- Approved agenda as amended to add resignation update (HB056-2021)
- Received Integrated Downtown Plan presentation (HB057-2021)
- Endorsed relocation of Edwin Trimble House at 8940 Creditview Road with conditions (HB058-2021)
- Endorsed relocation of house at 10244 Mississauga Road with conditions (HB059-2021)
- Accepted resignation of Vipul Shah (HB060-2021)
- Adjourned to December 14, 2021 (HB061-2021)
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will consider three consent applications to sever land and eleven minor variance applications on November 16, 2021. The consent applications involve severing parcels on Goreway Drive and an easement on Queen Street East. The minor variance requests seek relief from zoning by-laws for properties across the city, including a proposed impound facility, residential additions, and accessory structures.
- Consent application B-2021-0026 by HS4 Investments Inc. to sever a 1.26-hectare lot at 9240-9320 Goreway Drive for future residential/commercial development
- Consent application B-2021-0027 by HS4 Investments Inc. to sever a 1.36-hectare lot at 9240-9320 Goreway Drive occupied by two existing commercial buildings
- Consent application B-2021-0028 by Greycam 7 Properties GP Inc. et al. for a 111.3 sq m easement at 4629 Queen Street East for storm outfall infrastructure
- Minor variance A-2021-0195 at 14 Stafford Drive to permit an automobile impound facility with reduced lot area and parking
- Minor variance A-2021-0238 at 8 Grafton Crescent to permit a 70.64 sq m cabana with a washroom, exceeding the 23 sq m limit
Planning and Development Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Planning and Development Committee meeting on November 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop where members will receive a presentation on the Centre for Innovation project, including a design concept from Diamond Schmitt Architects. The session is informational, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. It will be livestreamed and archived.
- Centre for Innovation design concept presentation by Mike Szabo, Diamond Schmitt Architects
- Welcome and introductory remarks by Chief Administrative Officer David Barrick
- Workshop runs from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and via Microsoft Teams
Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee
The Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the taxi industry in Brampton. The agenda includes a verbal update on inactive taxi plates and a discussion on how COVID-19 and app-based companies have affected taxi business and plate values. The meeting is largely procedural, with no formal reports or decisions listed.
- Verbal update from James Bisson, Manager, Licensing Enforcement, on status of inactive taxi plates
- Discussion on impact of COVID-19 and mobile app-based companies on taxi industry (loss of business, reduced plate value)
- Approval of previous minutes from September 21, 2021
The Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee voted 2-9 against referring a delegation request from the Airport Taxi Association to staff for further study. The committee also carried a motion requesting Council to send a letter to the Province of Ontario about compensation or a relief fund for taxicab plate owners.
- Approved agenda as amended to add delegation (VAC007-2021)
- Rejected referral of Airport Taxi Association plate request to staff (2-9) (VAC008-2021)
- Received verbal update on inactive taxi plates (VAC009-2021)
- Carried motion to request Council letter to Province re: taxi plate owner compensation (VAC010-2021)
- Adjourned to March 22, 2022 (VAC011-2021)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear two appeals: one under the Dog License By-law and one under the Licensing By-law. The tribunal will also discuss outstanding appeals and possibly schedule an additional hearing day. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Hearing #1: Appeal by Vivek Sharma under Dog License By-law 250-2005 (incident April 23, 2021)
- Hearing #2: Appeal by Steven Richards under Licensing By-law 67-2014 (incident April 15, 2021)
- Discussion on outstanding appeals and scheduling additional hearing day
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting on November 4, 2021, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed topics for the committee to address.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to discuss and review traffic safety concerns, including crossing guard requests, at several schools. The agenda includes correspondence from principals and a supervisor requesting site inspections at five locations, plus a site inspection report for Pte Buckam Public School. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being requests for review rather than final decisions.
- Crossing guard request at Rutherford Road and Vodden Street (Gordon Graydon Sr. Public School)
- Crossing guard request at Richvale Drive and Monte Vista Trail (Sacred Heart Catholic School)
- Park and ride/parking/crossing review at Williams Parkway and Bramalea Road (Jefferson Public School)
- Park and ride/parking/traffic congestion review at Rutherford Road and Williams Parkway (St. Joaquim Catholic School)
- Traffic congestion review near St. Anne's Catholic School, 134 Vodden Street
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council approved five motions to receive correspondence and undertake site inspections at specific intersections for crossing guard and traffic congestion concerns. It also approved a detailed site inspection report for Pte Buckam Public School with recommendations for traffic restrictions and safety measures. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions on crossing guard placements or traffic changes beyond approving inspections and recommendations.
- Approved site inspection at Rutherford Rd and Vodden St for Gordon Graydon Sr. Public School (SC012-2021)
- Approved site inspection at Richvale Dr and Monte Vista Trail for Sacred Heart Catholic School (SC013-2021)
- Approved site inspection at Williams Pkwy and Bramalea Rd for Jefferson Public School (SC014-2021)
- Approved site inspection at Rutherford Rd and Williams Pkwy for St. Joaquim Catholic School (SC015-2021)
- Approved site inspection for St. Anne's Catholic School vicinity (SC016-2021)
- Approved site inspection report for Pte Buckam Public School with traffic restrictions and safety recommendations (SC017-2021)
- Approved agenda as published (SC011-2021)
- Adjourned to next meeting on December 2, 2021 (SC018-2021)
City Council
Brampton City Council meets to consider a staff report on the feasibility of a hospital levy, a notice of motion proposing a special health levy to fund a new hospital, several by-laws (including Remembrance Day lawn signage, statutory officials, and traffic changes), and to approve committee minutes.
- Staff report on feasibility of a hospital levy to fund a new full-service hospital, including cost-sharing with the province
- Notice of motion proposing a $120M special health levy over 7 years to fund the city's 10% share of a new hospital
- By-law to amend traffic regulations for Remembrance Day lawn signage
- By-law to enact a new Statutory Officials By-law
- By-laws to update traffic schedules (speed, parking, bike lanes) and establish lands as public highway on Malta Avenue
Council committed to a 10% local share for the construction of a new full-service hospital in Brampton, in collaboration with the Region of Peel. The motion, which passed 11-0, directs staff to find funding options, including applying an estimated $20 million surplus from a 2012 health care levy, and to engage residents in public consultation. Council also approved supportive housing policy amendments, a stop sign at Thorndale and Toddville Roads, and several other administrative items.
- Committed to 10% local share for new hospital, with $20M surplus applied (11-0)
- Approved supportive housing Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (11-0)
- Approved all-way stop sign and Community Safety Zone at Thorndale & Toddville
- Approved $2.0M noise wall on Brussels Avenue along Highway 410
- Approved procurement for ten agriculture tractors with cabs
- Approved subdivision assumption for Medallion Developments (Castlestone) Ltd.
- Referred healthcare expansion feasibility report to Budget Committee
- Requested staff report on lawsuit defense/settlement costs over past 4 years
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Fletchers Creek SNAP Glendale Rain Garden and Haggert Avenue Bioswale, and on the Centre for Community Energy Transformation. Members will also hear verbal updates on the Brampton Environmental Alliance, Grow Green Awards, September Tree Month, Natural Heritage System survey, and Sustainable Fleet Strategy. The committee will elect co-chairs for the term.
- Presentation on Fletchers Creek SNAP: Glendale Rain Garden and Haggert Avenue Bioswale
- Presentation on Centre for Community Energy Transformation
- Verbal update on Brampton Environmental Alliance
- Verbal update on Sustainable Fleet Strategy
- Election of Co-Chairs for the Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) and voted to support its formation. The committee also received updates on the Brampton Environmental Alliance, Grow Green Awards, September Tree Month, Natural Heritage System Survey, Sustainable Fleet Strategy, and tree planting concerns. New co-chairs were elected.
- Supported formation of Centre for Community Energy Transformation (Carried)
- Received presentation on Fletchers Creek SNAP rain garden and bioswale (Carried)
- Received update on Brampton Environmental Alliance (Carried)
- Received update on Grow Green Awards (Carried)
- Received update on September Tree Month (Carried)
- Received update on Natural Heritage System Survey (Carried)
- Received update on Sustainable Fleet Strategy (Carried)
- Appointed Rajbalinder Ghatoura and David Laing as Co-Chairs (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will consider several planning items, including a city-initiated review of supportive housing policies and zoning by-law amendments, plus multiple development applications. The supportive housing item was deferred from an earlier meeting and will include public delegations. The committee will also hear a public delegation on a subdivision application at Literacy Drive and Academy Drive.
- Supportive housing policy review: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, plus Group Home Registration By-law amendment (deferred from Oct 18)
- Application to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law at 10808 Airport Road (OZS-2020-0027)
- Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 9459 Gore Road (OZS-2021-0038)
- Zoning by-law amendment at 5 Rutherford Road (OZS-2021-0030)
- Public delegations on supportive housing and the Literacy Drive/Academy Drive subdivision (OZS-2021-0036, 21T-21013B)
The committee deadlocked 5-5 on a motion to adopt city-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for supportive housing policies and to repeal the Group Home Registration By-law, so the motion was lost. A subsequent motion to receive the staff report and related correspondence was carried. The committee also approved several planning applications, including a subdivision draft plan and zoning amendments, and endorsed heritage board recommendations with amendments.
- Supportive housing policy amendments and by-law repeal lost (5-5)
- Received staff report and correspondence on supportive housing (carried)
- Approved draft plan of subdivision for Forestside Estates Inc. (carried)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 10808 Airport Road (carried)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 5 Rutherford Road (carried)
- Approved heritage board recommendations HB048, HB050-HB055, with HB049 amended (carried)
- Request for staff report on residential driveway issues lost (4-6)
- Approved minutes of Age-Friendly and Transit Advisory Committees (carried)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council approved the construction of a noise wall along Brussels Avenue from its south end to the existing wall, at an approximate cost of $2.0 million, funded through external tax-supported debt and included in the 2022 budget. The committee also authorized procurement for detailed design services for Williams Parkway between McLaughlin Road and Dixie Road, and referred a Toronto Global update to the Budget Committee. Several other routine items were approved on consent, including procurement for stationery, transit engine parts, and engineering services for McVean Drive.
- Approved $2.0M noise wall on Brussels Avenue along Highway 410 (carried)
- Authorized procurement for detailed design services for Williams Parkway (carried)
- Referred Toronto Global update to Budget Committee (carried)
- Approved procurement for stationery and office supplies for 3 years (consent)
- Approved procurement for Cummins engine parts for transit buses for 3 years (consent)
- Approved engineering services procurement for McVean Drive improvements (consent)
- Approved parking revisions on Seymour Road (consent)
- Approved 'No Parking, Anytime' on Rawling Crescent (consent)
Brampton Transit Advisory Committee
The Brampton Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the General Manager of Brampton Transit and to discuss several transit-related items, including regional and student transit passes, the Downtown Revitalization Program, Queen Street and Steeles BRT, and development applications. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.
- Presentation by Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Brampton Transit, re: Transit Advisory Committee Presentation
- Discussion re: Regional Transit Passes
- Discussion re: Student Transit Passes
- Discussion re: Downtown Revitalization Program and Transit
- Discussion re: Queen Street BRT and Steeles BRT
The Brampton Transit Advisory Committee voted 7-1 to recommend that the City investigate the feasibility and full cost of providing transit passes to students, especially high school students, in collaboration with school boards and the Region of Peel, with a possible pilot in 2022-2023 at Turner Fenton and Central Peel secondary schools. The committee also received a staff presentation on transit updates and discussed regional transit passes, downtown revitalization, and BRT planning, but took no other formal decisions.
- Approved agenda with added item on Brampton Transit and York University (carried)
- Received staff presentation on transit updates (BTAC012-2021, carried)
- Carried motion to study student transit pass feasibility and pilot (7-1, BTAC013-2021)
- Adjourned to next meeting on February 7, 2022 (BTAC014-2021, carried)
City Council
Council approved a motion to support a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) request for lands near the Bramalea GO Station to facilitate a high-density mixed-use development, and a separate MZO request for a corporate head office and training centre at 11176 Highway 50. Both motions direct staff to prepare formal requests to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Council also directed staff to report on the feasibility of a special levy to fund a new full-service hospital.
- Supported MZO request for lands at 10 & 26 Victoria Cres., 376-391 Orenda Rd., 24 Bramalea Rd. (carried)
- Supported MZO request for 11176 Highway 50 corporate head office & training centre (carried)
- Directed staff to report on hospital special levy feasibility by Nov. 3, 2021 (10-0)
- Approved $35,700 transfer to Volunteer MBC for 2021 (9-0)
- Approved 4 subdivision releases and road assumptions (consent, 10-0)
- Approved zoning by-law amendments for East & West Inc. and Daniels HR Corp. (consent)
- Approved all-way stop at Gould Court/Kanashiro St. & Thorndale Rd. (consent)
- Approved 23 by-laws including traffic, zoning, and highway establishment (carried)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board approved a heritage permit for 7605 Creditview Road, allowing demolition, tree removal, and construction of a new residence, garage, and pool, subject to conditions including compliance with zoning size limits. The board also approved the designation of 12 Woodbrook Drive, a heritage impact assessment for 2257/2267 Embleton Road, and a permit for alterations and relocation of the Robert Hall House at 11687 Chinguacousy Road.
- Approved heritage permit for 7605 Creditview Road (5-2), with conditions including size limits for dwelling and garage
- Approved intention to designate 12 Woodbrook Drive under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Approved heritage impact assessment for 2257/2267 Embleton Road, allowing demolition with salvage and commemoration
- Approved alterations, partial demolition, and relocation of Robert Hall House at 11687 Chinguacousy Road
- Approved heritage permit for 7593 Creditview Road, including new residence and garage with conditions
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on a municipal by-law review of cycling provisions and an update on the bicycle theft reduction strategy in Peel. The committee will also discuss the resignation of a member, the term of its chairs, and a bike parking valet at the downtown farmers market.
- Presentation on Municipal By-law Review – Cycling Provisions
- Update on Bicycle Theft Reduction Strategy in Peel
- Resignation of citizen member Kevin Montgomery
- Discussion on term of Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs
- Discussion on Bike Parking Valet at the Bicycle Market (October 23rd Downtown Farmers Market)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including a city-initiated official plan amendment on residential rental conversion and demolition policies, zoning and subdivision applications, and the implementation of density bonusing. The agenda also includes presentations on urban community hub design concepts for Uptown Brampton and Queen Street East, supportive housing policy amendments, and development activity reports. Public delegations and correspondence on these items are scheduled.
- City-initiated Official Plan Amendment on Residential Rental Conversion and Demolition Policy
- Zoning and subdivision application by TACC Developments for 127 single detached houses and 69 townhouse units at 9459 The Gore Road
- Zoning amendment for truck transport terminal by East and West Inc. at Regional Road 50 and Old Castlemore Road
- Zoning and subdivision application by Daniels HR Corporation for 890 residential units, park, and road at Bovaird Drive and Creditview Road
- Site-specific sign by-law amendment for Jaguar Land Rover Brampton at 50 Coachworks Crescent
The Planning and Development Committee endorsed the Urban Community Hub Design Concepts and initiated pilot projects at Uptown Brampton and Queen Street East. The committee also directed staff to implement the Section 37 (Density Bonusing) policy and approved several zoning by-law amendments. Several items were deferred to the next meeting.
- Endorsed Urban Community Hub Design Concepts and initiated 'Uptown Hub' and 'Queens Hub' pilots (Carried)
- Directed staff to implement Section 37 (Density Bonusing) policy (Carried)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for East and West Inc., west of Regional Road 50 and north of Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10 (Carried)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Daniels HR Corporation, Ward 6 (Carried)
- Approved site-specific sign by-law amendment for Jaguar Land Rover Brampton, 50 Coachworks Crescent, Ward 9 (Carried)
- Directed staff to prepare a sign by-law amendment to exempt residential lawn signs for Remembrance Day (9-0-1)
- Approved adding 6 Isabella Street and 11 Isabella Street to the City's Heritage Listed Properties (Carried)
- Deferred supportive housing policies and group home registration by-law amendments to November 1, 2021 (Carried)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on October 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a budget amendment and procurement for a cricket stadium, transit-related procurements, and a proposed motion on integrating transit fares with the TTC. The agenda also includes delegations on cricket facility lighting, innovation district results, and a laneways pilot project expansion.
- Budget amendment and procurement for design and advisory services of a cricket stadium
- Request to begin procurement for transit staff uniforms (3-year) and bus tire leasing (5-year)
- Budget amendment for Remembrance Road development charge funded infrastructure
- Proposed motion to request provincial support for free transfers between 905 transit and TTC at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
- Asset naming for Northrup Park to commemorate Police Constable Jeffrey Northrup
The Committee referred the budget amendment and procurement request for a cricket stadium to the Budget Committee for further consideration, with a recorded vote of 8-0. Several other items were approved, including procurement for transit uniforms and bus tires, a development charge credit agreement for Remembrance Road, and an all-way stop at Gould Court/Kanashiro Street and Thorndale Road. A motion to request provincial support for free transfers between 905 transit agencies and the TTC was carried.
- Referred cricket stadium procurement to Budget Committee (8-0)
- Approved procurement for transit staff uniforms for 3 years
- Approved procurement for leasing transit bus tires for 5 years
- Approved development charge credit agreement for Remembrance Road up to $2,430,652
- Approved all-way stop at Gould Court/Kanashiro Street and Thorndale Road
- Approved motion requesting provincial support for free 905-TTC transfers
- Approved renaming Northampton Park to Northrup Park
- Approved extending sharps disposal pilot in downtown Brampton until July 2022
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Fletchers Creek SNAP (Glendale Rain Garden and Haggert Avenue Bioswale) and the Centre for Community Energy Transformation, along with several verbal updates on environmental initiatives. The committee will also elect co-chairs. No decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for information or discussion.
- Presentation on Fletchers Creek SNAP: Glendale Rain Garden and Haggert Avenue Bioswale
- Presentation on Centre for Community Energy Transformation
- Verbal update on Brampton Environmental Alliance
- Verbal update on Grow Green Awards
- Election of Co-Chairs for the Environment Advisory Committee
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items. The meeting appears to be a routine session of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council with no listed decisions, discussions, or business items.
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is holding a hearing to consider two consent applications for easements on Queen Street West and 16 minor variance applications. The variances include requests related to driveways, accessory structures, decks, setbacks, parking, and land use at various residential and industrial properties. The meeting will be held electronically on October 5, 2021.
- Consent for an 8.2m-wide access easement at 1817-1831 Queen St W for Branthaven Queen Street West Inc.
- Consent for a 22.7m-wide stormwater outfall easement at 1857 Queen St W for Rotary Club of Brampton Glen Community Centre.
- Variance to allow vehicle sales/rental and outdoor display at 216 Rutherford Rd S.
- Variance to allow 339 parking spaces (by-law requires 408) at 190 Bovaird Dr W.
- Variance to allow a commercial tutoring school at 456 Vodden St E, Unit 10.
Governance and Council Operations Committee
The Governance and Council Operations Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items, including a verbal update on virtual and in-person hybrid meetings for Council and committees, an annual review of the Council Office support model, member roles at civic events, and an update on the Procedure By-law Review. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion on virtual and in-person (hybrid) meetings for Council and committees
- Annual review of Council Office support model per Resolution C021-2019
- Discussion of member roles at civic events, referencing the Civic Events Protocol
- Update on Procedure By-law Review, with draft minutes from April, May, and June 2021 sub-committee meetings
The Governance and Council Operations Committee received staff updates on virtual and hybrid meeting plans, the Council Office Support Model, Member roles at civic events, and the Procedure By-law review. No substantive decisions were made; all items were discussion-only, and motions to receive the updates were carried.
- Received verbal update on virtual and in-person (hybrid) meetings (GC016-2021, carried)
- Received verbal update on Procedure By-law Review Project (GC017-2021, carried)
- Approved agenda as published (GC015-2021, carried)
- Adjourned to November 22, 2021 (GC018-2021, carried)
Property Standards Committee
This is the agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on September 30, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a referred budget amendment and procurement request for a cricket stadium, receive an update from Mayor Brown on the COVID-19 emergency, and hear delegations from William Osler Health System and UN-Habitat. The agenda also includes several routine items such as subdivision assumptions, by-laws, and committee minutes.
- Budget amendment and procurement request for cricket stadium design and advisory services
- Update from Mayor Brown re. COVID-19 emergency with delegations from William Osler Health System
- Delegations re. Brampton as Frontrunner City of Urban SDGs in UN-Habitat's World Urban Pavilion and Urban Economy Forum 2021
- Subdivision release and assumption for Tesch Development (43M-1886), Four X Development (43M-2030), Yellowpark Property (43M-1933)
- By-law 210-2021 to extend the COVID-19 mandatory face mask by-law
Council approved a motion supporting four separate requests for Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) to facilitate development projects, including a mixed-use high-rise proposal, a residential subdivision, a campus of care, and a school/place of worship. The motion directs staff to prepare requests to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and requires owners to satisfy all City requirements. Council also received a Deloitte investigation report and approved its public release, and referred a cricket stadium procurement item to a future committee meeting.
- Supported four Minister's Zoning Order requests (10-0)
- Received Deloitte investigation report and released summary chart publicly (11-0)
- Referred cricket stadium procurement to Committee of Council (carried)
- Approved 2022 Council and Committee meeting schedule (consent)
- Approved subdivision assumptions for three developments (consent)
- Transferred Embleton Road from Region of Peel to City (consent)
- Approved downtown revitalization streetscaping Option 2 (via committee minutes)
- Extended mandatory face covering by-law to April 1, 2022 (via committee minutes)
Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee is meeting to review its June 22, 2021 minutes and receive a presentation on the Age-Friendly Video Resource & Directory project update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive reports or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Mirella Palermo on Age-Friendly Resource Directory project update
- Approval of June 22, 2021 minutes (approved by Council on August 11, 2021)
- Next meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee met on September 28, 2021, and received a presentation on the Age-Friendly Video Resource & Directory project. The committee approved the agenda and the presentation, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to November 23, 2021.
- Approved agenda as published (AFC019-2021)
- Received presentation on Age-Friendly Video Resource & Directory (AFC020-2021)
- Adjourned to November 23, 2021 (AFC021-2021)
Audit Committee
The Brampton Audit Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on the corporate fraud prevention hotline, including a Q2 2021 update and a proposal to expand the hotline to residents, as well as updates on management action plans and referred matters. The committee will also review a corporate governance audit report. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to property security, solicitor-client privilege, and labour relations.
- Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update – Q2 2021
- Fraud Hotline Expansion to Brampton Residents with cost options
- Status of Management Action Plans (MAP) – June 30, 2021
- Status Update on Internal Audit’s Referred Matters
- Corporate Governance Audit Report
The Audit Committee received several staff reports, including updates on the corporate fraud prevention hotline, a proposed expansion of the hotline to residents, and the status of management action plans. All reports were received as information, with no substantive decisions made. The committee also approved the agenda and consent items, and adjourned without entering closed session.
- Received Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update – Q2 2021 (carried)
- Received Fraud Hotline Expansion to Brampton Residents report (carried)
- Received Status of Management Action Plans – June 30, 2021 report (carried)
- Received Status Update on Internal Audit’s Referred Matters (consent, carried 7-0)
- Received Corporate Governance Audit Report (consent, carried 7-0)
- Approved agenda as published (carried)
- Approved consent items 6.4, 6.5, 11.1-11.5 (carried 7-0)
- Adjourned to December 7, 2021 (carried)
Council Workshop
This is a Council learning day workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will discuss the Use of Corporate Resources Policy during elections, the Ward Boundary Review, the Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy, the Brampton Plan (growth, employment, urban design, open spaces), and unlimited height and density. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Use of Corporate Resources Policy (during election period) discussion
- Ward Boundary Review and population projections
- Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy review
- Brampton Plan: growth management, employment, retail, urban design, open spaces
- Unlimited height and density presentation
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to hear public delegations and consider staff reports. Key items include a Metrolinx presentation on two-way all-day GO service on the Kitchener Line, a motion on collaborative action for international students, and reports on downtown revitalization streetscaping, procurement for the Centre for Innovation, and electric vehicle charging station by-law amendments. The committee will also receive updates on purchasing, consulting contracts, and capital project finances.
- Delegation from Metrolinx re: Preliminary Design Business Case for Two-way All-day GO Service on the Kitchener Line
- Notice of Motion re: Collaborative action to address issues related to International Students in Brampton
- Staff Report re: Downtown Revitalization Program – Streetscaping Options, First Phase of the Integrated Downtown Plan
- Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Construction Management Services for the Centre for Innovation
- Staff Report re: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Amendments to Traffic By-law 93-93
The Committee of Council approved Option 2 for downtown streetscaping as part of the Integrated Downtown Plan, including a pedestrian realm and cost escalation coverage, and granted a blanket exemption for murals on City-owned properties. It also directed the Mayor to write letters regarding international student issues, approved a $30,000 payment to the Founder Institute, and referred a cricket stadium procurement to the next Council meeting.
- Approved Downtown Revitalization streetscaping Option 2 (10-0)
- Granted mural installation exemption on City-owned properties (10-0)
- Directed Mayor to write letters on international student support (carried)
- Approved $30,000 payment to Founder Institute (carried)
- Referred cricket stadium procurement to Sept 29 Council (carried)
- Approved amendments to Traffic By-law for EV charging penalties (carried)
- Approved temporary art installations on Main Street and Queen Street (carried)
- Delegated authority to execute Metrolinx MOU for Mount Pleasant GO operator facility (carried)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider heritage listings for two properties on Isabella Street, hear a presentation on the Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame, and review a heritage permit application for 7605 Creditview Road. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with meetings held electronically.
- Heritage listing for 6 Isabella Street
- Heritage listing for 11 Isabella Street
- Presentation on Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame
- Heritage permit application for 7605 Creditview Road (Village of Churchville HCD)
- Approval of August 17, 2021 minutes
The Brampton Heritage Board approved adding 6 Isabella Street and 11 Isabella Street to the City's Heritage Listed Properties, and authorized staff to notify the property owners. The board also received a presentation on the Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame design and referred a heritage permit application for 7605 Creditview Road back to staff for further review.
- Approved heritage listing for 6 Isabella Street (HB044-2021)
- Approved heritage listing for 11 Isabella Street (HB045-2021)
- Received presentation on Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame (HB043-2021)
- Referred heritage permit application for 7605 Creditview Road back to staff for further review (HB046-2021)
Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee
The Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an orientation presentation, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair or Co-Chairs, and discuss an accessible taxicab pick-up and drop-off area on Central Park Drive. The meeting is largely procedural, with no reports or decisions listed beyond these items.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair or Co-Chairs
- Discussion on accessible taxicab pick-up and drop-off area on Central Park Drive
- Orientation presentation by Deputy City Clerk Charlotte Gravlev
The Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee elected Mandeep Dhaliwal and Joan John as Co-Chairs for a term ending November 14, 2022, after a recorded vote of 5 to 4. The committee also received two discussion items: one on a proposed change to the accessible taxicab pick-up/drop-off area on Central Park Drive, and another on inactive taxi plates. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.
- Elected Mandeep Dhaliwal and Joan John as Co-Chairs for the term ending November 14, 2022 (VAC003-2021, carried 5 to 4)
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended to add a discussion item on inactive taxi plates (VAC001-2021, carried)
- Received an orientation presentation from the Deputy City Clerk (VAC002-2021, carried)
- Received a discussion item on the accessible taxicab pick-up and drop-off area on Central Park Drive (VAC004-2021, carried)
- Received a discussion item on inactive taxi plates (VAC005-2021, carried)
- Adjourned the meeting (VAC006-2021, carried)
Governance and Council Operations Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Governance and Council Operations Committee meeting on September 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several delegations and updates, including the Gangs 4 Tuition program, a Nurturing Neighbourhoods update, a resolution on domestic violence options, and a Peel Crime Stoppers partnership. The committee will also discuss proposed federal firearms legislation Bill C-21 and receive traffic information updates. Several items were carried over from a June meeting that lacked quorum.
- Delegation on Gangs 4 Tuition program by Keep 6ix and Peel Regional Police
- Resolution by Business Professional Women Brampton to increase options for domestic violence victims to live safely
- Discussion of proposed Bill C-21 firearms legislation
- Update on Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program for Brampton
- Traffic information and countermeasures compendium, including speed cushions update
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee received four presentations: Keep 6ix's Gangs 4 Tuition Program, a Nurturing Neighbourhoods update, BPW Brampton's domestic violence resolution, and Peel Crime Stoppers. All were received as information, with no formal decisions made. Sub-committee updates were provided, and a discussion on Bill C-21 was held.
- Received delegation from Keep 6ix re: Gangs 4 Tuition Program (carried)
- Received presentation on Nurturing Neighbourhoods update (carried)
- Received delegation from BPW Brampton re: domestic violence resolution (carried)
- Received delegation from Peel Crime Stoppers (carried)
- Received verbal update on Welcoming Streets Pilot Program (carried)
- Received compendium on Traffic Information and Countermeasures (carried)
- Adjourned to December 16, 2021 (carried)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to discuss school traffic safety, including a site inspection request for a crossing guard at Pte. Buckham Singh Public School, a site inspection report for St. Jacinta Marto Catholic School, and updates on crossing guard protocols and COVID-19 operational guidance. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports and updates rather than final decisions.
- Site inspection request from Sukhdeep Dhaliwal and Sylvia Zanella for crossing guard at Pte. Buckham Singh Public School, 100 Martin Byrne Drive, Ward 6
- Site inspection report for St. Jacinta Marto Catholic School, 40 Fallowfield Road, Ward 5, including crossing guard/safety concerns at Queen Street West and Creditview Road
- Update on Peel Safe and Active Routes to School (PSARTS)
- PDSB COVID-19 update on operational guidance 2021-2022 and ventilation
- Crossing Guard Protocol update
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council approved a site inspection for Pte Buckham Singh Public School (100 Martin Byrne Drive, Ward 6) to evaluate traffic safety and determine if additional crossing guards or measures are needed. The council also received updates on crossing guard protocols and COVID-19 school policies, and approved a site inspection report for St. Jacinto Marto Catholic School with recommendations including a pedestrian walk time review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved agenda as published (SC005-2021)
- Received crossing guard and PSARTS update (SC006-2021)
- Approved site inspection for Pte Buckham Singh Public School (SC007-2021)
- Received school board updates on COVID-19 policies and student population (SC008-2021)
- Approved site inspection report for St. Jacinto Marto Catholic School with recommendations (SC009-2021)
- Adjourned to next meeting on October 7, 2021 (SC010-2021)
City Council
Brampton City Council approved routine items including subdivision road assumptions and a $2.6 million budget amendment for Fire Station 201. Council also received delegations on international students and heard a CUPE presentation on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A motion was passed to ask the province to reimburse municipal costs for enforcing vaccine certification.
- Approved $2.6M top-up for Fire Station 201 from Federal Gas Tax Reserve
- Assumed streets in five subdivisions (e.g., Argelia Crescent, Volner Road) via By-laws 184-188-2021
- Received delegation from Sheridan College president on international student support
- Heard CUPE Local 831 concerns on Truth & Reconciliation staff day
- Motion to request provincial reimbursement for vaccine certificate enforcement
Council voted 11-0 to implement a paid holiday for City staff on September 30, 2021, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and to have staff report on the impacts and approach for future years. Council also approved a $2.6 million budget top-up for Fire Station 201, declared a portion of Sesquicentennial Park surplus for a hospice, and approved several subdivision assumptions and zoning by-law amendments. A motion to reconsider the naming of a park in honor of Shahbaz Bhatti was carried, directing staff to investigate alternate locations.
- Approved paid holiday for staff on Sept 30, 2021 (11-0)
- Approved $2.6M budget amendment for Fire Station 201
- Declared 2.2 acres of Sesquicentennial Park surplus for Kay Blair Hospice
- Approved subdivision assumptions for five plans (By-laws 184-188)
- Approved zoning by-law amendments for Berkinfield, Case-North, and Metalstone developments
- Approved U-turn restrictions at Main St N and Chinguacousy Rd intersections
- Approved all-way stop at Mission Ridge Trail/Penelope St and Thorndale Rd
- Referred motion to create pedestrian realm in downtown to Committee of Council
Committee of Adjustment
This is the agenda for the Brampton Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 14, 2021. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with a site location map attached. No specific applications, decisions, or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.
- Meeting scheduled 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall (Webex electronic meeting)
- Members: Ron Chatha (Chair), Desiree Doerfler (Vice-Chair), Ana Cristina Marques, David Colp, Rod Power
- Agenda includes only procedural items: Call to Order, Declarations of Interest, Adjournment
- Site Location Map attachment listed
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on September 13, 2021 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a statutory public meeting to review 13 development applications, including zoning by-law and official plan amendments, draft plans of subdivision, and a supportive housing policy review. Items range from a 40-storey mixed-use building at 209 Steeles Avenue West to a pet crematorium at 34-2500 Williams Parkway. The committee will also hear public delegations on several applications and consider a sign by-law amendment for Canadian Tire at 10 Great Lakes Drive.
- 40-storey mixed-use building at 209 Steeles Avenue West (OZS-2021-0032)
- 629-unit mixed-use development with two 18-storey towers at 0 Humberwest Parkway (OZS-2021-0015)
- 1,129 apartment units and 11,700 sq m commercial at Queen Street East (OZS-2021-0021)
- Conversion of hotel to 67 rental units at 5 Rutherford Road South (OZS-2021-0030)
- Supportive housing policy review and group home registration by-law amendment
The Planning and Development Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision, including for Berkinfield Management Inc., Case-North Investments Inc., 695904 Ontario Inc. (Metalstone), Martinway Bramalea Project Inc., and Kennedy Road Owners Group. The committee also received numerous staff reports on proposed developments and deferred a report on supportive housing policies to October 18, 2021. A heritage designation for 1030 Queen Street West was deferred until a development agreement is reached.
- Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Berkinfield Management Inc. (PDC141-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Case-North Investments Inc. et al. (PDC142-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision for 695904 Ontario Inc. (Metalstone) (PDC145-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for Martinway Bramalea Project Inc. (PDC147-2021)
- Approved draft plan of subdivision for Kennedy Road Owners Group (PDC148-2021)
- Deferred supportive housing policies report to October 18, 2021 (PDC146-2021)
- Deferred heritage designation of 1030 Queen Street West until development agreement reached (PDC150-2021)
- Approved site-specific sign by-law amendment for Canadian Tire, 10 Great Lakes Drive (PDC144-2021)
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Sports Hall of Fame at Victoria Park and the Class of 2021 recognition program, plus nominations received. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes and sub-committee reports, with no decisions listed for voting.
- Presentation by Teri Bommer on Sports Hall of Fame - Victoria Park Update
- Update on Class of 2021 Campaign-based Recognition Program
- Update on nominations received and next steps
- Minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting to be received
- Building Sub-Committee minutes from July 8, 2021 to be received
The committee received a presentation on the proposed floor plan for the new Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame, noting construction is expected to start in 2022. They also received updates on the Class of 2021 recognition program and the nominations process, with 17 nominations received for the next induction. All motions to receive the updates were carried.
- Approved the agenda as published (SHF011-2021).
- Received the presentation on the Victoria Park Arena and Sports Hall of Fame update (SHF012-2021).
- Received the minutes of the Building Sub-committee meeting of July 8, 2021 (SHF013-2021).
- Received the verbal update on the Class of 2021 Campaign-based Recognition Program (SHF014-2021).
- Received the update on nominations received and next steps (SHF015-2021).
- Adjourned to meet again on October 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (SHF016-2021).
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council will consider a range of reports and discussion items, including a proposed Education and Employment Master Plan, fair wages for truckers, and recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It will also review several staff reports on budgets, procurement, and traffic changes, along with public delegations on a hedge encroachment, Sheridan College's role in healthy communities, and tree maintenance.
- Discussion: Education and Employment Master Plan (motion by Councillor Bowman)
- Discussion: Brampton Truckers and Fair Wages (requested by Councillor Dhillon)
- Proposed motion to recognize Sept 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and fly Every Child Matters flag
- Staff reports: 2021 Levy By-law, tax adjustments, Advance Brampton Fund 2022 framework, COVID-19 Recovery Fund for artists
- Procurement requests: TIBCO (IBI) solutions, overhead electrical/lighting maintenance, fire life safety inspection services
The Committee of Council approved a $2.565 million budget amendment for a new Urban Forest Canopy Program supporting the One Million Trees Program, with funding from a federal grant and internal transfers. It also approved the 2022 Advance Brampton Fund framework, a $100,000 COVID-19 recovery fund for local artists, and a motion to rename a portion of Sailwind Road to Masjid Drive. Several items were referred to the September 15 Council meeting, including the Fire Station 201 budget amendment and the publication of a city employee directory.
- Approved $2.565M Urban Forest Canopy Program budget amendment (9-0)
- Approved 2022 Advance Brampton Fund framework (9-0)
- Approved $100,000 COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Brampton-Based Individual Artists (9-0)
- Approved motion to rename portion of Sailwind Road to Masjid Drive (9-0)
- Approved naming new fire facility 'Brampton Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters and Training Centre' (9-0)
- Approved $271,000 budget for Peel Regional Police satellite office at Gore Meadows (9-0)
- Referred Fire Station 201 budget amendment to September 15 Council meeting
- Referred city employee directory publication to September 15 Council meeting
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a design update on the proposed New Victoria Park Arena from an architect, and to receive verbal updates on accessibility initiatives, policies, and training. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Delegation by Matthew Delean, Principal Architect, Architecture49, re: Design update - Proposed New Victoria Park Arena
- Verbal update re: Treat Accessibly Initiative (AAC009-2021) and Internal Accessibility Working Group
- Verbal update re: Accessibility Policy and Standard Operating Procedures, Provincial Audit and Website Refresh, Accessibility For Life Training
- Verbal update re: Resignation of Vicki Faulkner, Member
- Information item re: Small Business Webinar with Economic Development
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council, held electronically due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion, requested by Mayor Brown, on a COVID-19 vaccination policy. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss labour relations and legal advice related to the policy. Public attendance is limited and by preregistration only.
- Discussion item at request of Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Closed session under Municipal Act for labour relations and solicitor-client privilege on vaccination policy
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
Brampton City Council endorsed the ongoing development of an administrative plan for a COVID-19 vaccination policy/protocol (with testing alternatives) for City employees, consistent with the Provincially-announced vaccination policy. The motion received input from the Region of Peel, Peel Public Health, the City's labour partners, and William Osler Health System, and considered proof-of-vaccination details released by the Province on September 1, 2021. The motion was carried 10 to 0, with one member absent. Council also received correspondence on the topic and heard delegations from union presidents opposing a mandatory policy.
- Approved agenda as amended to move Closed Session item 8.1 to the public portion (C290-2021)
- Received delegations from ATU Local 1573 and CUPE Local 831 presidents re: COVID-19 vaccination policy (C291-2021)
- Received correspondence from Peel Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel CAO, ATU Local 1573, and William Osler Health System (C292-2021)
- Moved into Closed Session to discuss labour relations and solicitor-client privilege re: COVID-19 vaccination policy (C293-2021)
- Endorsed development of an administrative plan for a COVID-19 vaccination policy/protocol with testing alternatives for City employees, consistent with the Provincially-announced policy (C294-2021)
- Approved By-law 182-2021 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting (C295-2021)
- Adjourned to next Regular Meeting on September 15, 2021 (C296-2021)
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on August 26, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on August 24, 2021, to consider 13 minor variance applications, 2 new consent applications, 1 validation of title application, and 1 withdrawal. The agenda includes residential and commercial property requests, such as setback reductions, building height increases, and land severances for development.
- Consent applications B-2021-0015 and B-2021-0016 by Kaneff Properties Limited to sever land at 1876 Hallstone Road for an Office/Research and Development Lab and a Warehouse/Office.
- Validation of title application V-2021-0002 by Hurontario Self Storage Developments Limited for 10134 Hurontario Street.
- Minor variance A-2021-0160 by McVean Commercial Centre Ltd. to reduce front yard setback to 2.27m and parking to 456 spaces at 11615-11705 McVean Drive.
- Minor variance A-2021-0164 by Cristall Group Investments Inc. to permit a billiard hall at 158 Kennedy Road South, Units 12 and 13.
- Minor variance A-2021-0171 by Takol Steelton Inc. to permit offices, fitness centre, and motor vehicle rental at 2074-2084 Steeles Avenue East, with parking reduced to 448 spaces.
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive six presentations, including updates on the east-west cycling corridor, the Bike the Creek event, bicycle theft in Peel, a Bicycle Friendly Community application, a by-law review for cycling provisions, and the Active Transportation Master Plan implementation. The committee will also review its June 15, 2021 minutes and sub-committee minutes from July 27, 2021. No decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for information or to be received.
- Presentation: 2021 Bike the Creek Summary
- Presentation: Bicycle Theft in Peel
- Presentation: East-West Cycling Corridor project update
- Presentation: Brampton's Bicycle Friendly Community application
- Presentation: Municipal By-law Review – Cycling Provisions
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee received several presentations and deferred a motion on bicycle-friendly by-law amendments to its October 19, 2021 meeting. The committee also received updates on Bike the Creek, bicycle theft, the east-west cycling corridor, and other projects. No final decisions were made on substantive policy changes.
- Approved agenda (CYC023-2021)
- Received Bike the Creek presentation (CYC024-2021)
- Received bicycle theft presentation and agreed to liaise with Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (CYC025-2021)
- Received east-west cycling corridor update (CYC026-2021)
- Received Bicycle Friendly Community application presentation (CYC027-2021)
- Deferred by-law review motion to October 19, 2021 (CYC028-2021)
- Received Active Transportation Master Plan update (CYC029-2021)
- Received sub-committee minutes (CYC030-2021)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board met on August 17, 2021, and approved several heritage-related items. The board received presentations on the Bramalea Cultural Heritage Landscape and an Archaeological Management Plan, and approved the intention to designate 1030 Queen Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also accepted heritage impact assessments for 8280 Heritage Road and 2591 Bovaird Drive West, and recommended rehabilitation options for the Wiley Bowstring Bridge.
- Approved intention to designate 1030 Queen Street West (1874 Schoolhouse) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Received presentation on Bramalea Cultural Heritage Landscape
- Received presentation on Archaeological Management Plan
- Accepted Heritage Impact Assessment for 8280 Heritage Road (Octagonal House) with no negative impact from adjacent development
- Recommended Alternative #3 (Maximum Rehabilitation) for Wiley Bowstring Bridge at 0 Gorewood Drive
The Brampton Heritage Board approved the intention to designate the property at 1030 Queen Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act, which includes the 1874 Schoolhouse. The board also received presentations on the Bramalea Cultural Heritage Landscape and the Archaeological Management Plan, and approved a heritage permit extension for 87 Elizabeth Street South. Additionally, the board recommended maximum rehabilitation for the Wiley Bowstring Bridge and accepted the resignation of board member Yugeshwar Singh.
- Approved intention to designate 1030 Queen Street West under Ontario Heritage Act (HB036-2021)
- Received presentation on Bramalea Cultural Heritage Landscape (HB034-2021)
- Received presentation on Archaeological Management Plan (HB035-2021)
- Accepted Heritage Impact Assessment for 8280 Heritage Road (Octagonal House) (HB037-2021)
- Received Heritage Impact Assessment for 2591 Bovaird Drive West (Robert Currie Farmhouse) (HB038-2021)
- Extended heritage permit for 87 Elizabeth Street South to September 16, 2022 (HB038A-2021)
- Recommended Alternative #3 (Maximum Rehabilitation) for Wiley Bowstring Bridge (HB039-2021)
- Accepted resignation of Yugeshwar Singh from the Board (HB040-2021)
City Council
The provided document contains only procedural software information and empty fields. No specific city business, projects, or decisions are listed in the record.
Council approved the creation of a new City-established Downtown Office, now called the Downtown Action Hub, to coordinate downtown revitalization efforts. The approval includes two permanent full-time staff positions (Downtown Coordinator and Downtown Principal Planner/Senior Supervisor) with a budget of approximately $266,000, and two additional positions to be considered in the 2022 budget. A motion to refer an additional stakeholder consultative group clause to staff was defeated (4-7), but the clause was later included in the final approved motion (11-0).
- Approved Downtown Action Hub with 2 new staff positions, ~$266,000 budget (11-0)
- Defeated motion to refer stakeholder consultative group clause to staff (4-7)
- Approved $1.9M budget top-up for Fire Station 214 and Peel Paramedic Satellite Station
- Approved $780,000 budget increase for Brampton Tennis Clubhouse and began procurement
- Cancelled six-lane widening of Torbram Road from Queen Street to Steeles Avenue
- Directed staff to proceed with noise walls along identified portion of Torbram Road (9-2)
- Approved naming Kanashiro Parkette as Fiji Park
- Approved naming Rhapsody Park as Gurbax Malhi Park
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Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on Brampton Tree Month and the Residential Tree Program, as well as the Centre for Community Energy Transformation Advisory Task Force. The committee will also discuss a member's resignation, its terms of reference, and a staff response on rat management and habitat boxes in woodlots. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Verbal update on Brampton Tree Month and Residential Tree Program
- Verbal update on Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Advisory Task Force
- Resignation of committee member Preethi Anbalagan
- Discussion on Environment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (2018-2022)
- Discussion on staff response to rat management education and habitat boxes in woodlots
The Environment Advisory Committee received updates on the Natural Heritage and Stormwater Survey, Grow Green Awards, Brampton Tree Month, and the Centre for Community Energy Transformation. The committee requested staff provide a detailed presentation on tree maintenance and review planting lists to prevent invasive species, and will delegate to Council on September 8, 2021, to raise concerns about tree survival as an urgent matter. The resignation of Co-Chair Preethi Anbalagan was received.
- Approved agenda as amended to add Grow Green Network update (EAC026-2021)
- Received Natural Heritage and Stormwater Survey presentation (EAC027-2021)
- Received Grow Green Awards presentation (EAC028-2021)
- Requested staff presentation on tree maintenance and review of invasive species planting lists (EAC029-2021)
- Approved delegation to Council on September 8, 2021, re: tree survival intervention (EAC029-2021)
- Received CCET Advisory Task Force update (EAC030-2021)
- Received Brampton Environmental Alliance update (EAC031-2021)
- Received resignation of Co-Chair Preethi Anbalagan (EAC032-2021)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on 2021-08-09 is purely procedural boilerplate, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document only contains system-generated placeholders and interface text from the eSCRIBE software.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on two consent (land severance) applications and 20 minor variance applications. The consent applications involve severing land for future automotive use and for road extension/residential purposes. The minor variance applications seek relief from zoning by-law rules on setbacks, building heights, lot coverage, and accessory structures at various residential and commercial properties across Brampton.
- Consent B-2021-0011: Sever 8.329 acres at 0 Ace Drive for future automotive use (2713442 Ontario Inc.)
- Consent B-2021-0012/0013: Sever parcels at 8884 Creditview Road to merge with adjacent lot for Classic Drive extension and new residential lot
- Variance A-2021-0029: Detached garage of 2,400 sq ft (vs 516.67 sq ft allowed) at 9 Rae Avenue
- Variance A-2021-0151: Allow 1,461 sq m gross leasable area (vs 1,400 sq m max) and no loading spaces at 65-75 Braydon Boulevard
- Variance A-2021-0158: Allow 33 parking spaces (vs 35 required) for YMCA child care expansion at 9996 Kennedy Road North
Property Standards Committee
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Property Standards Committee meeting on July 29, 2021, has no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will hold statutory public meetings and consider staff recommendations on six development applications, including residential and mixed-use projects. It will also review the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan, the Brampton Plan discussion papers, and a Transportation Master Plan interim strategy. Public delegations and correspondence are scheduled for several of the applications.
- OZS-2021-0011: 76 stacked townhouses and 197-unit 10-storey building at 55-61 Beech St and 136-142 Church St E
- OZS-2021-0003: 30-storey, 363-unit building with 225 parking spaces at 151 Main St N
- OZS-2020-0037: 150 residential units with 174 parking spaces at 10785-10817 McLaughlin Rd
- OZS-2021-0016: 8-storey mixed-use building at 30 McLaughlin Rd S
- OZS-2021-0028: industrial development with 2 warehouse buildings at 10534 Hurontario St
The Planning and Development Committee endorsed an interim strategy for capital projects while the Transportation Master Plan review is underway, and directed staff to cancel the six-lane widening of Torbram Road from Queen Street to Steeles Avenue, instead applying a new scorecard to redesign that segment. The committee also approved several zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision, and received reports on multiple development applications, directing staff to report back with recommendations after further evaluation.
- Endorsed interim strategy for capital plan implementation during TMP review (PDC118-2021)
- Cancelled six-lane widening of Torbram Road from Queen Street to Steeles Avenue (PDC118-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for 0 Steeles Avenue East (PDC119-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 5203 Old Castlemore Road (PDC120-2021)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for 8775 The Gore Road (PDC121-2021)
- Approved Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for Heritage Creditview Inc. (PDC122-2021)
- Received reports on five development applications, directing staff to report back (PDC109-2021 to PDC114-2021)
- Directed staff to investigate lifting interim control by-law for Heritage Heights lands (PDC117-2021)
Council Workshop
This is a Council workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The sole agenda item is a learning session to review Council's Code of Conduct and discuss updates to the Code and its processes. The session is led by the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar, Muneeza Sheikh, and includes introductory remarks from City Clerk Peter Fay.
- Review of Council's Code of Conduct
- Discussion of Code and process updates
- Led by Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Muneeza Sheikh
- Introductory remarks by City Clerk Peter Fay
- Virtual meeting livestreamed and archived on the City's website
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a presentation on an Archaeological Management Plan, a heritage impact assessment for 8280 Heritage Road, and a proposal to designate 1030 Queen Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. They will also consider an extension of a heritage permit for 87 Elizabeth Street South and review design options for the Wiley Bowstring Bridge in Claireville Conservation Area. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and consent items.
- Presentation on Archaeological Management Plan
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 8280 Heritage Road (The Octagonal House)
- Extension of Heritage Permit for 87 Elizabeth Street South
- Preliminary Design No.2 for Wiley Bowstring Bridge at 0 Gorewood Drive
- Intention to Designate 1030 Queen Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee of Adjustment
Brampton's Committee of Adjustment will consider a mix of new and deferred consent applications, minor variance requests, and a title validation. Decisions affect property owners seeking easements, lot severances, and relief from zoning by-laws for things like accessory structures, setbacks, and parking. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consent B-2021-0010: sanitary easement at 10828 Torbram Road
- Consent B-2021-0004: severance at 8871 Creditview Road for a new residential lot
- Variance A-2021-0130: reduced lot width, floor area, and parking at 2009 Steeles Avenue East/7920 Mississauga Road
- Variance A-2021-0137: permit seniors residential apartment at 8950 McLaughlin Road South
- Variance A-2021-0138: temporary 5-year outside storage at 0 Sun Pac Boulevard
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents to review.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a large consent agenda with 19 by-laws, including several planning approvals, traffic updates, and land-related matters. The council will also hear delegations about declaring surplus easement rights for sewer infrastructure in Ward 6, and discuss a proposed fireworks display for Emancipation Day.
- By-laws 148-150: Official Plan and zoning amendments for Great Gulf Homes development west of Mississauga Road, Ward 6
- By-laws 151-152: Official Plan and zoning amendments for Your Home Developments at 4316 Ebenezer Road, Ward 8
- By-law 153: Zoning amendment for Humphries Planning Group at northwest corner of Inspire Boulevard and Dixie Road, Ward 9
- By-law 146: Declare surplus easement rights over city-owned buffer blocks for sewer infrastructure, Ward 6
- By-law 147: Establish Reserve #33 for Community Benefits under Section 37 of the Planning Act
Council approved a motion to include resurfacing and repairs of Queen and Main Streets, including curb and sidewalk replacement, in the Region of Peel's tender. The Downtown Improvements capital project was amended to include $12,000,000 funded from Reserve #91 - Federal Gas Tax (or Reserve #4) to replace $3,000,000 of external debt financing. Council also directed staff to continue implementing short-term initiatives, including street-level art and public art installations.
- Approved $12,000,000 for downtown Queen and Main street repairs, funded from Federal Gas Tax or Repair & Replacement reserves, replacing $3M debt financing.
- Directed staff to include street-level art and public art installations in short-term downtown initiatives.
- Approved a motion strongly supporting the Hurontario Main LRT stop to be located north of Steeles Avenue.
- Authorized $1,000,000 to Ryerson University for a planning grant for the Brampton School of Medicine, payable by August 1, 2021.
- Approved renaming Almond Park to Saigon Park and Shields Park to Kirk Diamond Park, subject to public commenting periods.
- Approved a by-law to license and regulate short-term rentals.
- Approved a by-law to establish Reserve #33 for Community Benefits under Section 37 of the Planning Act.
- Approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow 73 townhouse units at 11613 Bramalea Road.
Council Workshop
This is a Council learning day workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will discuss the Municipal Parking Strategy, Section 37 of the Planning Act (density bonusing and community benefits charge), an update on the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan, the Referred Matters List, and cybersecurity with the Cybersecure Catalyst. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Municipal Parking Strategy presentation by Planning, Building and Economic Development and IBI Group
- Section 37 of the Planning Act (Density Bonusing and Community Benefits Charge) discussion
- Update on Heritage Heights Secondary Plan
- Referred Matters List Update
- Cybersecurity presentation with Cybersecure Catalyst
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on June 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider staff recommendations on several major items, including the preferred alignment for a Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension along Main Street, a new short-term rental business licensing by-law, and construction of a new animal shelter. The agenda also includes budget amendments for road and fire station improvements, as well as updates on economic development and accessibility policies. Public delegations will address a proposed medical school in Brampton, the Mayfield Road transportation plan, and domestic violence housing options.
- LRT extension study along Main Street from Brampton Gateway Terminal to Brampton GO Station – preferred alignments
- Short-term rental business licensing by-law and budget amendment
- Construction of a new animal shelter
- Budget amendment for Williams Parkway (McLaughlin Road to Dixie Road) – people-moving capacity and noise wall staining
- Procurement of decorative LED street lights for conversion project
The Committee of Council approved moving forward with two preferred LRT alignments (surface and tunnel) for the extension from Steeles Avenue to Downtown Brampton, supporting the tunnel option for funding advocacy, and approved a $650,000 budget amendment for the study. The committee also approved a short-term rental licensing by-law, endorsed a micromobility pilot, and supported a $100,000 contribution toward a monument for former Premier Bill Davis.
- Approved LRT extension study with two preferred alignments (surface and tunnel), supporting tunnel for advocacy (11-0)
- Approved $650,000 budget amendment for LRT study from Community Investment Fund Reserve
- Approved Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law (carried)
- Approved micromobility (e-bike/e-scooter) pilot and by-laws (carried)
- Approved $100,000 for monument to Premier Bill Davis (carried)
- Approved Williams Parkway speed reduction to 50 km/h and noise wall staining (6-5)
- Approved $1.6M budget amendment for Williams Parkway design (carried)
- Approved delegation of authority to lease 36/40 Main St N for Brampton Bike Hub (carried)
Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding the Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan.
- Presentation by Alex Taranu regarding Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP)
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan, which outlined the project's vision, timelines, and focus on downtown revitalization. The committee approved the agenda and the presentation, and adjourned to meet again on September 28, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved the agenda for the June 22, 2021 meeting as published.
- Received the presentation on the Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan.
- Adjourned the meeting to September 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on one consent application to sever a residential lot and 17 minor variance applications. The consent application at 41 Marysfield Drive would create a new residential lot, and the variances include requests for reduced setbacks, larger accessory structures, and other zoning relief. Two deferred minor variance applications are also on the agenda.
- Consent B-2021-0009: sever 0.39 ha lot at 41 Marysfield Drive for a new single detached dwelling
- A-2021-0115: 10 variances for 4 accessory structures at 34 Odeon Street, including a 56m² cabana with a washroom
- A-2021-0123: 6 variances at 400/420 Parkhurst Square, including 48% lot coverage and outside storage
- A-2021-0014 (deferred): vehicle impound facility at 15 Hale Road, seeking reduced lot area and parking
- A-2021-0016 (deferred): 43 Progress Court, seeking reduced side/rear setbacks and fewer parking spaces
Council Workshop
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Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will hear public delegations and staff reports on several applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, including a 261-unit mixed-use development at 11687 Chinguacousy Road, a 669-unit residential development on Mississauga Road, 78 stacked townhouses at 4316 Ebenezer Road, and a warehouse at Inspire Boulevard and Dixie Road. The committee will also receive discussion papers on the Brampton Plan, covering natural environment, climate change, and transportation.
- Application OZS-2021-0007: 261 residential units and mixed-use block at 11687 Chinguacousy Road (Ward 6)
- Application OZS-2020-0011: 669 dwelling units west of Mississauga Road between Embleton Road and Lionhead Golf Club Road (Ward 6)
- Application OZS-2020-0012 & 21T-20004B: 78 stacked townhouses at 4316 Ebenezer Road (Ward 8)
- Application OZS-2020-0035: single-storey multi-unit warehouse at northwest corner of Inspire Boulevard and Dixie Road (Ward 9)
- Brampton Plan discussion papers on natural environment, climate change, and transportation
The Planning and Development Committee approved an application by Great Gulf Homes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a residential development in Ward 6, including revisions to housing and lotting. The committee also approved a separate residential development application by Your Home Developments in Ward 8, and a zoning amendment for a property by 1968610 Ontario Ltd. A public meeting for another application by TFP Mayching Developments was received, with staff directed to report back with a recommendation.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Great Gulf Homes residential development, Ward 6 (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan, Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Your Home Developments, Ward 8 (Carried)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 1968610 Ontario Ltd. (Carried)
- Received staff report on Child Care Centres in Brampton and removed RM 44/2020 from Referred Matters List (Carried)
- Appointed Councillors Santos, Williams, and Bowman to the Town and Gown Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Received staff report and presentation on Brampton Plan discussion papers for Natural Environment, Climate Change and Resiliency, and Transportation and Connectivity (Carried)
- Received public meeting report for TFP Mayching Developments application, directed staff to report back (Carried)
- Approved minutes of Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting (Carried)
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations and delegations on community safety topics, including the Gangs 4 Tuition program, a Nurturing Neighbourhoods update, and a resolution from Business Professional Women Brampton to increase options for domestic violence victims. The committee will also receive sub-committee updates on gang and gun violence, youth safety, domestic violence, priority neighborhoods, and road safety, plus a verbal update on a Welcoming Streets pilot program. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed.
- Delegation by Keep 6ix and Peel Regional Police re: Gangs 4 Tuition Program
- Presentation re: Nurturing Neighbourhoods Update
- Delegation by Business Professional Women Brampton re: resolution to increase options for domestic violence victims to live safely
- Verbal update re: Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program for Brampton
- Compendium of traffic information and countermeasures, including speed cushions update
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning amendment to allow 250 dwelling units at 12 Henderson Avenue, subdivision assumptions, a cost-sharing agreement for a joint fire and paramedic facility, and a budget amendment for an electric fire truck. The council will also discuss Indigenous reconciliation, including a report on the use of the name 'Ryerson' on city assets, and consider a motion on equity in hiring. The agenda includes routine items like proclamations and minutes, but also several substantive decisions.
- Zoning amendment to remove holding provision for 250 dwelling units at 12 Henderson Avenue (By-law 132-2021)
- Cost share and lease agreements for Fire Station 214 and Peel Paramedic Satellite Station at 917 & 927 Bovaird Drive West
- Budget amendment and procurement for one fully electric fire truck
- Subdivision assumptions for three plans (43M-1944, 43M-1975, 43M-1779)
- Motion on equity principles in recruitment, hiring, and promotion of staff
Council approved a budget amendment of $730,000 for the purchase of a fully electric fire truck, with funding transferred from other capital projects. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to begin procurement and enter direct negotiations with ResQtech Systems Inc. Council also approved a motion to pledge support for the BlackNorth Initiative and directed staff to report back on ways to incorporate its initiatives.
- Approved a $730,000 budget amendment for a fully electric fire truck, funded by transfers from projects #182310-001 and #192310-006.
- Authorized the Purchasing Agent to begin procurement and negotiate directly with ResQtech Systems Inc. for the electric fire truck.
- Approved a motion for the City to pledge support for the BlackNorth Initiative and for the Mayor to sign the pledge.
- Approved a motion directing staff to implement the naming of the Activity Hub at Sesquicentennial Park to commemorate the Ciasullo family.
- Approved a motion directing staff to report on the Global City Alliance Program and potential opportunities.
- Approved a motion directing staff to report on external legal services for 2019 to 2021.
- Approved a motion directing staff to report on the use of consultants quarterly, including summaries of contracts under $25,000 since 2014.
- Approved a motion directing staff to report on a process and timeline for hiring a Director of Internal Audit.
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider heritage permit applications for alterations to two designated properties, a proposed incentive grant agreement, and a discussion on a development application. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and consent items.
- Heritage permit application for alterations at 7770 Creditview Road (Ward 6)
- Heritage permit application for alterations at 18 Grafton Crescent (Ward 10)
- Direction to enter into a Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement under By-law 235-2020
- Discussion on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 115-123 Queen Street and 2/2A Mill Street
The Brampton Heritage Board approved alterations to two designated heritage properties: a one-storey addition and removal of a cedar tree at 7770 Creditview Road, and conservation/rehabilitation work including demolition of a non-heritage addition and new construction at 18 Grafton Crescent. The board also authorized staff to enter into a Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement and requested staff to assess three downtown properties for cultural heritage value.
- Approved alterations at 7770 Creditview Road (one-storey addition, cedar tree removal) with conditions
- Approved alterations at 18 Grafton Crescent (rehabilitate dwelling, demolish non-heritage addition, build new addition) with conditions
- Authorized staff to execute Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreements per By-law 235-2020
- Requested staff to assess 10 Byng Street, 9 Elizabeth Street South, and 127 Queen Street West for cultural heritage value
- Approved the agenda for the June 1, 2021 meeting
- Adjourned to meet again on July 20, 2021
Audit Committee
This is a special meeting of Brampton's Audit Committee with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a discussion regarding the hiring process for the Director of Internal Audit. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion re: Hiring Process for the Director of Internal Audit
The Audit Committee discussed the hiring process for the Director of Internal Audit, noting ambiguity in the Audit Charter and potential conflicts with the Municipal Act. They approved a motion to refer a directive to the June 16, 2021 Council meeting, asking staff to clarify the process and timeline, including legal and HR advice on citizen member involvement, reference to past hiring processes, and consideration of a sub-committee. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved the agenda for the June 15, 2021 Special Audit Committee meeting.
- Referred motion AU019-2021 to the June 16, 2021 Council meeting, directing staff to clarify the hiring process for the Director of Internal Audit, including alignment with the Municipal Act and Internal Audit Charter, legal/HR advice on citizen member inclusion, reference to past processes, and consideration of a sub-committee.
- Adjourned the meeting to September 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on cycling awards, a bicycle-friendly community report card, and priority 'shovel ready' projects for potential government funding. The committee will also discuss bike and parking lane design and planned infrastructure along Clark Boulevard. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for a vote.
- Presentation on Share the Road Cycling Coalition 'Wheels of Change Awards'
- Presentation on Bicycle Friendly Community Program with 2017 report card
- Presentation on priority 'shovel ready' projects for federal funding (FCM 2021)
- Discussion item on design of adjacent bike and parking lanes
- Discussion item on planned infrastructure along Clark Boulevard
The Cycling Advisory Committee received three presentations from staff on cycling initiatives and approved motions to support the City of Brampton's application for Bicycle Friendly Community Silver Status, to nominate Councillor Santos and Bike Brampton for awards, and to receive sub-committee minutes. The committee also discussed bike lane design and Clark Boulevard infrastructure but took no formal action on those items.
- Approved the agenda for the June 15, 2021 meeting (CYC016-2021).
- Received presentation on Wheels of Change Awards and agreed to nominate Councillor Santos and Bike Brampton (CYC017-2021).
- Received presentation on Bicycle Friendly Community Program and endorsed applying for Silver Status (CYC018-2021).
- Received presentation on Priority 'Shovel Ready' Projects (CYC019-2021).
- Received sub-committee minutes from May 4, 2021 (CYC020-2021).
- Received sub-committee minutes from May 20, 2021 (CYC021-2021).
- Adjourned to next meeting on August 17, 2021 (CYC022-2021).
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is holding a regular meeting with two scheduled hearings under the Dog License By-law 250-2005. Hearing #1 is a continued appeal by Sharan Grewal, resuming after an interim decision from December 2020. Hearing #2, an appeal by Reyaz Rahaman, has been adjourned to a future date.
- Hearing #1: Sharan Grewal appeal, File L25.03/2020, incident May 29 2020, under Dog License By-law 250-2005
- Hearing #2: Reyaz Rahaman appeal, File L25.02/2021, incident Nov 3 2020, adjourned
- Meeting held via Webex due to COVID-19 restrictions
Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee
The Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee is meeting to discuss the review of the existing Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, and to consider review issues and opportunities. They will also review the workplan and timelines for the review. The meeting is open to the public but in-person attendance is restricted due to COVID-19.
- Review of existing Procedure By-law 160-2004 and discussion of review issues and opportunities
- Review of workplan and timelines for the by-law review
- Delegations (5 minutes maximum) and public question period (15-minute limit on decisions)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including initiating new Business Improvement Areas, approving a budget amendment for an electric fire truck, and addressing noise wall issues in Rosedale Village. The agenda also includes several delegations, procurement requests, and reports on budget and tax matters. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with meetings held electronically.
- Delegation from Alectra Utilities re: new Operations Centre in Brampton
- Staff report re: Initiating New Business Improvement Areas (with maps for Queen Street East, Hurontario Street, Kennedy Road, etc.)
- Budget amendment and procurement request for one fully electric powered fire truck
- Reports on noise walls in Rosedale Village (Ward 9) and citywide private noise wall replacement
- Procurement requests for gasoline/diesel fuels and tires for city vehicles
The Committee of Council approved a motion to supersede a previous noise wall report and direct staff to immediately initiate a Local Improvement process, working with the Region of Peel, to replace and relocate the noise wall and entry features on the north side of Sandalwood Parkway from Dixie Road to Via Rosedale onto City property as a one-time exception. The motion was carried unanimously (11-0). The committee also approved the 2022 budget process, which includes developing various tax levy scenarios, including a 0% property tax change option.
- Approved motion to supersede previous Rosedale noise wall report and initiate Local Improvement process for replacement and relocation (11-0)
- Approved 2022 Budget Process, including development of tax levy scenarios with a 0% property tax change option
- Approved motion to create a program to highlight and support small businesses for the month of July
- Referred report on purchasing contract extensions and renewals to June 16 Council meeting
- Referred report on 2018-2020 Public Sector Salary Disclosure to June 16 Council meeting
- Approved motion to report on City use of 'Ryerson' name in university references on City assets
- Approved motion to process a severance application for Snelgrove Baptist Church building at 12061 Hurontario Street
- Referred report on electric fire truck procurement to June 16 Council meeting
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive four staff presentations on environmental topics: a Natural Heritage Systems Communication Plan, the 2021 One Million Trees and naturalization projects, a Brampton Grow Green webpage renovation, and the Brampton Plan update. The committee will also receive verbal updates on GHG reduction targets, the Centre for Community Energy Transformation, and Bee City designation. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are marked 'to be received' or as updates.
- Presentation on Natural Heritage Systems Communication Plan
- Presentation on 2021 Brampton One Million Trees and Naturalization Projects
- Presentation on Brampton Grow Green Webpage Renovation
- Presentation on Brampton Plan Update
- Verbal updates on GHG reduction targets, Centre for Community Energy Transformation, and Bee City designation
The Environment Advisory Committee received five presentations and four verbal updates, all carried unanimously. No binding decisions were made; the committee approved its agenda with an added item and adjourned. Key updates included the City's Bee City designation, the Brampton Environmental Alliance becoming a not-for-profit, and clarification that GHG reduction targets in the Grow Green plan were changed from per capita to absolute.
- Approved agenda as amended to add verbal update on Grow Green Network and Environmental Alliance (EAC016-2021)
- Received presentation on Natural Heritage System Communication Plan (EAC017-2021)
- Received presentation on One Million Trees and Naturalization Projects (EAC018-2021)
- Received presentation on Grow Green Webpage Renovation (EAC019-2021)
- Received presentation on Brampton Plan Update (EAC020-2021)
- Received verbal update on GHG reduction targets in Grow Green Master Plan (EAC021-2021)
- Received verbal update on Centre for Community Energy Transformation (EAC022-2021)
- Received verbal update on Bee City Designation and Pollinator Week (EAC023-2021)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including a city-wide initiative to allow garden suites, multiple zoning and official plan amendments for residential developments, and a review of the Toronto Gore density policies. The agenda includes statutory public meetings, staff recommendations, and public delegations on specific development applications.
- City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit additional residential units (garden suites) city-wide
- Zoning amendment for six 3-storey townhouse units at 58 Jessie Street West (Ward 3)
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 261 residential units and mixed-use block at 11687 Chinguacousy Road (Ward 6) — withdrawn to June 21 meeting
- Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and subdivision for 27 single detached lots, 16 townhouse lots, and ~160-unit medium density block south of Mayfield Road (Ward 9)
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for an 11-storey mixed-use building at 115-123 Queen Street West and 2-2A Mill Street South (Ward 3)
The Planning and Development Committee approved a motion directing staff to evaluate the merits of implementing unlimited height and density policies in Brampton, with a report due in September 2021. The committee also approved several zoning by-law amendments and received numerous planning applications for further review. A heritage demolition application for the Dolson Farm was approved with amended conditions, allowing removal of the silo and removing the easement and contingency requirements.
- Directed staff to evaluate unlimited height and density policies (carried)
- Approved zoning amendment for Firth Avenue Development Group (carried)
- Approved zoning and subdivision for RG Consulting Inc. & Creditview Holdings (carried)
- Approved zoning amendment for i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc. (carried)
- Adopted Official Plan Amendment for Toronto Gore Density Policy Review (carried)
- Approved amended heritage demolition for 11722 Mississauga Road (Dolson Farm) (carried)
- Received garden suites regulations report and directed staff to report back (carried)
- Received multiple planning applications for further review (carried)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
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Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting on June 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document provides no details on specific business to be conducted.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a consent motion, staff reports, and 11 by-laws covering zoning amendments, land transactions, and appointments. Key items include removing a holding provision on a Mattamy property, accepting Orlando Corporation subdivision works, and authorizing a lease and a land exchange with the Peel District School Board. The agenda also includes routine announcements, proclamations, and a closed session.
- By-law 120-2021: Remove holding provision at 64 Degrassi Cove Circle (Mattamy)
- By-law 122-2021: Accept subdivision works for Orlando Corp, south of Steeles Ave and east of Heritage Rd
- By-law 123-2021: New lease for EarlyON Child and Family Centre at 10100 The Gore Road
- By-law 124-2021: Land exchange with Peel District School Board at Sandalwood Pkwy E and Dixie Rd
- By-law 119-2021: Amend Mobile Licensing By-law for taxicab requirements
Council approved a motion requiring that discussions and decisions about the third-party investigation into senior officials be held in open session, with a unanimous 11-0 vote. Council also requested the Mayor write to the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding residential schools, endorsed the 988 crisis hotline, and approved several routine items including zoning amendments and subdivision assumptions.
- Approved motion to discuss third-party investigation in open session (11-0)
- Requested Mayor write to Archdiocese of Toronto for apology to Indigenous Peoples
- Endorsed 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline
- Approved zoning amendment to remove holding provision at 64 Degrassi Cove Circle
- Approved subdivision assumption for Orlando Corporation south of Steeles Avenue
- Approved budget amendment of $1,226,276.87 for Valleyland recreational trails
- Approved $5,613,150 for Rose Theatre accessibility upgrades
- Approved by-laws 119-2021 to 130-2021
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent (land severance) applications and eleven minor variance applications. The agenda includes new and deferred items, covering residential lot severances, zoning variances for uses, setbacks, parking, and building heights. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are scheduled for discussion and public hearing.
- Consent to sever 8871 Creditview Road into two lots for residential development (B-2021-0004)
- Consent to re-establish separate properties at 176 and 178 Sussexvale Drive (B-2021-0008)
- Variance to allow office use and reduced parking at 1310 Steeles Avenue East (A-2021-0100)
- Variance for 4-storey self-storage facility at 6 Tracey Boulevard (A-2021-0051)
- Variance for 3-storey elementary school at 9035 Creditview Road (A-2021-0003)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations on accessibility projects, including the AccessNow mapping initiative, a grassroots movement for accessible Halloween, and accessibility improvements at Chris Gibson Recreation Centre. The committee will also receive updates on accessible parking enforcement and the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, and will review the Brampton Plan Official Plan Review.
- Delegation from AccessNow on Mapping our Cities for All Project
- Delegation on Treat Accessibility, a grassroots movement for accessible Halloween
- Delegation on Chris Gibson Recreation Centre accessibility by Diamond Schmitt Architects
- Presentation on The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review
- Update on Accessible Parking Enforcement YTD 2021
The Accessibility Advisory Committee heard four delegations and referred two proposals to staff for consideration: AccessNow's 'Mapping our Cities for All' project and Treat Accessibility's Halloween accessibility initiative. The committee also received presentations on the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre accessibility design and the Brampton Plan Official Plan Review, plus updates on accessible enforcement and Rick Hansen certification. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Referred AccessNow delegation to staff for consideration (AAC008-2021, carried)
- Referred Treat Accessibility delegation to staff for consideration (AAC009-2021, carried)
- Received Chris Gibson Recreation Centre accessibility presentation (AAC010-2021, carried)
- Received Brampton Plan Official Plan Review presentation (AAC011-2021, carried)
- Received accessible enforcement update (AAC012-2021, carried)
- Adjourned to September 7, 2021 (AAC013-2021, carried)
Council Workshop
This agenda for the Brampton Council Workshop on May 31, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton, ON Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-05-27 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is empty.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to receive staff reports and hear public delegations on several topics, including increasing vaccination site capacity, traffic congestion on Sandalwood Parkway, and a request for a home rink at South Fletcher's Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes reports on subdivision assumptions, automated speed enforcement, parks projects, and budget amendments. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Delegation on increasing capacity of Brampton's vaccination sites
- Delegation on traffic congestion on Sandalwood Parkway, west of Highway 410
- Delegation from Brampton Hockey Inc. requesting a home rink at South Fletcher's Recreation Centre
- Staff reports on initiation of subdivision assumptions for four registered plans
- Budget amendment for developer reimbursement for Brampton Block 5 Landowner Group Inc. for recreational trails and pedestrian bridges
The Committee of Council approved a motion urging the Province of Ontario to immediately proclaim Section 75.1 of the Highway Traffic Act, which would make it an offence to tamper with vehicle emission control systems. The motion also requests a decibel limit of 80 for exhaust systems, stricter penalties including a minimum $500 fine and three demerit points, and funding for police decibel monitors. The committee also approved a $5.6 million budget amendment for accessibility upgrades at The Rose Theatre and authorized procurement for 22 new playgrounds.
- Approved motion urging province to enforce Section 75.1 of Highway Traffic Act on modified mufflers (carried)
- Approved $5,613,150 budget amendment for Rose Theatre accessibility and efficiency upgrades (carried)
- Authorized procurement for 22 playgrounds, 25 impact-attenuating surfaces, and miscellaneous parks construction (carried)
- Approved $1,226,276.87 budget amendment for Valleyland recreational trails and pedestrian bridges (carried)
- Approved initiating subdivision assumption for four registered plans (carried)
- Approved altering meeting agenda order to move delegations ahead of government relations for 3-month trial (carried)
- Approved Mayor Brown sending letter of support for Cyber Security National Police Training College (carried)
- Approved delegating authority for a 5-year lease with Bridgeway Family Centre at 10100 The Gore Road (carried)
Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee received three presentations: on universal design and accessible housing by the Rick Hansen Foundation, on a video resource and directory for seniors and caregivers, and on the Nurturing Neighbourhoods program. All three presentations were received as information, with no formal decisions made beyond receiving them. The committee also heard an update on the Housing Brampton strategy, noting Council-approved funding for pilot projects and incentive programs.
- Received delegation from Rick Hansen Foundation on universal design and accessible housing (AFC012-2021)
- Received presentation on Staying Connected video resource and directory for seniors (AFC013-2021)
- Received presentation on Nurturing Neighbourhoods program update (AFC014-2021)
- Approved agenda as published (AFC011-2021)
- Adjourned to June 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (AFC015-2021)
Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee
The Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee is meeting to discuss the review of the existing Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, and to consider review issues and opportunities. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, delegations, and question periods. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the general discussion item.
- Review of Existing By-law and Discussion re: Review Issues and Opportunities (Item 7.1)
- Delegations (5 minutes maximum)
- Public Question Period (15-minute limit on decisions)
- Closed Session (Item 10)
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the 2021 final tax levy, amendments to transit user fees (including free fares for seniors), and several by-laws related to land, traffic, and licensing. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, delegations on short-term rentals and taxicab licensing, and routine administrative matters.
- By-law 104-2021: 2021 final property tax levy
- By-law 105-2021: Brampton Transit user fee changes, including free fares for senior residents
- By-law 102-2021 and 103-2021: Official Plan and zoning amendments for second units and above-grade side entrances
- By-laws 99-101-2021: Subdivision assumption for developments in Wards 6, 8, and 10
- By-law 110-2021: Acquisition of portion of Orangeville-Brampton Railway in Downtown Brampton (Ward 1)
Council approved a revised Downtown Reimagined recommendation, requesting the Region of Peel pause its watermain replacement tender until a path forward is determined. Staff will prepare options for downtown work and report back within 90 days. Council also approved the Housing Brampton strategy, a $4M housing catalyst fund, and free transit fares for seniors.
- Approved revised Downtown Reimagined recommendation, requesting Region of Peel pause watermain tender (11-0)
- Endorsed Housing Brampton strategy and action plan (PDC064-2021)
- Approved $4M Housing Catalyst Capital Project from Reserve #110 (PDC066-2021)
- Approved free transit fares for Brampton seniors effective Nov 1, 2021 (CW253-2021)
- Approved $25.42M acquisition of portion of Orangeville-Brampton Railway (CW262-2021)
- Approved amendments to Mobile Licensing By-law for taxi industry relief (C169-2021)
- Approved 2021 Final Tax Levy By-law (CW247-2021)
- Approved consent motion for subdivision releases and assumptions (C160-2021, 11-0)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider several heritage matters, including a report on the demolition or removal of the designated Dolson House at 11722 Mississauga Road, a heritage impact assessment and designation for the Robert Hall House at 11687 Chinguacousy Road, and multiple heritage permit applications. The board will also hear a delegation from a resident about heritage conservation areas and historical records. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Application to demolish or remove heritage designated property at 11722 Mississauga Road (Dolson House), Ward 6
- Heritage Impact Assessment and designation of 11687 Chinguacousy Road (Robert Hall House), Ward 6
- Extension of Heritage Permit No. 70 for 11651 Bramalea Road
- Heritage permit and incentive grant applications for 8 Wellington St W and 38 Isabella St, Ward 1
- Heritage permit application for 250 Main Street North, Ward 1
The Brampton Heritage Board approved the demolition of several structures at 11722 Mississauga Road (Dolson House), including the barn, silo, and bungalow, subject to conditions requiring a heritage easement agreement, structural assessment, and protection plan for the farmhouse. The board also approved heritage permits and incentive grants for restoration work at 8 Wellington St W, 38 Isabella St, and 250 Main Street North, and endorsed the designation of the Robert Hall House at 11687 Chinguacousy Road.
- Approved demolition of barn, silo, bungalow and other structures at 11722 Mississauga Road, with conditions to protect the Dolson Farmhouse (Carried)
- Endorsed relocation, retention and restoration of Robert Hall House at 11687 Chinguacousy Road and recommended designation (Carried)
- Approved extension of Heritage Permit No. 70 for conservation work at 11651 Bramalea Road (Carried)
- Approved heritage permit and $10,000 incentive grant for restoration at 8 Wellington St W (Carried)
- Approved heritage permit for window restoration at 250 Main Street North (Carried)
- Approved heritage permit and $10,000 incentive grant for kneewall repair at 38 Isabella St (Carried)
- Received delegation on heritage spaces and conservation areas from Keba Thomas (Carried)
Governance and Council Operations Committee
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City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. The only open-session action is a confirming by-law to approve the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b), (e), (f) of the Municipal Act for personal matters, litigation, and legal advice
- Confirming By-law ___-2021 to confirm proceedings of the May 12, 2021 special meeting
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
At a special meeting, Brampton City Council voted 11-0 to direct the City Clerk to negotiate and execute agreements with the single firm engaged for the Council-authorized investigation related to a complaint email dated April 22, 2021, waiving the usual procurement process. The motion also ensured no current or previous employee would be barred from participating in the investigation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural items and a closed session.
- Approved motion C155-2021 directing City Clerk to negotiate and execute agreements with the investigation firm (11-0)
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (C153-2021)
- Approved closed session motion for personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege (C154-2021)
- Approved confirming by-law 98-2021 (C156-2021)
- Adjourned to regular meeting on May 19, 2021 (C157-2021)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is reviewing several staff reports including the 2021 Final Tax Levy and transit service updates. Members will also hear delegations regarding stormwater charges, taxi industry concerns, and watermain replacement projects in downtown Brampton.
- 2021 Final Tax Levy and By-law
- Downtown Brampton Watermain Replacement Project delegation
- Brampton Stormwater Management Charge relief for farm business registrants
- Provision of free menstrual products in all public washrooms at City facilities
- Update on transit services
The Committee of Council approved a $25.42 million budget for the purchase of properties along the Orangeville-Brampton Railway in downtown Brampton, funded from parkland reserve. They also referred a downtown revitalization motion to staff for a report, and approved free transit fares for seniors starting November 1, 2021. Several other reports and delegations were received or referred.
- Approved $25.42M purchase of downtown rail corridor properties (CW262-2021)
- Referred downtown revitalization motion to staff for report (CW243-2021)
- Approved free transit fares for seniors effective Nov 1, 2021 (CW253-2021)
- Approved 2021 final tax levy and by-law (CW247-2021)
- Referred taxi industry concerns to staff for May 19 report (CW241-2021)
- Referred stormwater charge relief for farmers to staff (CW240-2021)
- Approved free menstrual products in city facilities (CW252-2021)
- Approved downtown road closures for Farmers' Market (CW254-2021)
Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is a sub-committee review of the procedure by-law, but no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 18 new minor variance applications and one deferred application, plus consent applications. The items include requests for variances related to parking, building heights, setbacks, and accessory structures. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19.
- A-2021-0081: 742634 Ontario Inc. seeks variances for a private school/day nursery and physiotherapist office at 2 Fisherman Drive, including reduced parking (144 spaces vs. 171 required).
- A-2021-0083: Sri Ganesha Durga Hindu Temple at 28 Melanie Drive requests a parking variance (69 spaces vs. 99 required).
- A-2021-0087: Raghbir Ubhi at 8 Tortoise Court requests multiple variances for four accessory structures, including a cabana with a gross floor area of 78.25 sq. m (vs. 23.0 sq. m max).
- A-2021-0089: Pangreen Limited Partnership et al. at 4629 Queen Street East request variances for building height, outside storage of transport trailers, and landscaped open space near Highway 50.
- A-2021-0099: 2042843 Ontario Inc. at 34 Highwood Road requests a variance to permit a temporary new homes sales pavilion.
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear one appeal regarding a dog license issued under By-law 250-2005. The appellant, Paul Tester, is appealing an incident from June 14, 2020. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Hearing #1: Appeal by Paul Tester under Dog License By-law 250-2005 (File L25.13/2020)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including the Housing Brampton strategy and action plan, a budget amendment for a housing catalyst capital project, and two zoning by-law amendments for residential and medical office developments. The committee will also hear public delegations on housing and receive updates on departmental technology improvements.
- Housing Brampton - Housing Strategy and Action Plan and related budget amendment
- Zoning by-law amendment for 30 and 33-storey residential towers at 1685-1701 Queen Street East
- Zoning by-law amendment for a 1-storey medical/dental office at 3024 Countryside Drive
- City-wide Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments regarding second units and above grade side entrances
- Short-term rental policy review (RM 86-2019)
The Planning and Development Committee endorsed the Housing Brampton Strategy and Action Plan, which includes actions to support affordable housing, and approved a $4 million budget amendment for a Housing Catalyst Capital Project. The committee also received a zoning amendment application for a 30- and 33-storey residential development and directed staff to report back after further review. A short-term rental licensing by-law was discussed, with staff directed to continue public engagement and bring a final by-law to Council in June/July 2021.
- Endorsed Housing Brampton Strategy and Action Plan (carried)
- Approved $4M budget amendment for Housing Catalyst Capital Project (carried)
- Received zoning amendment application for 30/33-storey towers, directed staff to report back (carried)
- Directed staff to continue engagement on short-term rental licensing by-law (9-0-1)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for second units and above-grade side entrances (carried)
- Approved zoning by-law amendment for medical/dental office with underground parking (carried)
- Approved minutes of Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee (carried)
- Approved minutes of Cycling Advisory Committee (carried)
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop where members will receive presentations and discuss the Integrated Downtown Plan (IDP), the Innovation District, the B-Hive, and downtown private-sector investment. No formal decisions are being made; it is a discussion session.
- Integrated Downtown Plan (IDP) presentation to guide growth to 2051
- Innovation District presentation
- B-Hive presentation
- Downtown private-sector investment update
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This is a regular meeting of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee, largely procedural. The committee will approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive minutes from a sub-committee, and hear an update on a campaign-based recognition program for the Class of 2021. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with meetings held electronically.
- Update on campaign-based recognition program for Class of 2021 communication plan
- Minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting (approved by Council April 7, 2021)
- Building Sub-committee minutes of March 23, 2021 to be received
- Next meeting scheduled for June 3, 2021
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee met and received updates on the Victoria Park building project and the 2021 induction communication plan. No substantive decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda, received sub-committee minutes, and received the communication plan update.
- Approved agenda as published (SHF007-2021)
- Received Building Sub-committee minutes of March 23, 2021 (SHF008-2021)
- Received communication plan update for Class of 2021 (SHF009-2021)
- Adjourned to next meeting on June 3, 2021 (SHF010-2021)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is listed as the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council on 2021-05-06, but no decisions, discussions, or agenda topics are provided.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to handle routine municipal business, including approving minutes, receiving correspondence, and passing a series of by-laws. Key items include the acceptance and assumption of subdivision works for three Bremont Homes developments, an Official Plan amendment for a property on The Gore Road, and several by-laws to establish new public highways. The agenda also includes announcements, committee reports, and a closed session for legal and land matters.
- By-law 87-2021: Accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1935, Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc., east of Creditview Road and south of Queen Street, Ward 4
- By-law 88-2021: Accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2010, Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc., south of Queen Street and west of Creditview Road, Ward 4
- By-law 89-2021: Accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1971, Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc., north of Queen Street and west of Chinguacousy Road, Ward 5
- By-law 90-2021: Adopt Official Plan Amendment OP 2006-195 for TACC Holborn Corp., 8863 The Gore Road, Ward 8
- By-laws 91-2021 and 92-2021: Appoint officers to enforce parking on private property and appoint summer by-law enforcement inspectors
Council voted unanimously to reinstate the March 2019 Internal Audit Charter and Terms of Reference, reversing a 2020 decision that had adopted a new charter. The motion to reconsider was passed with the required two-thirds majority, and the reinstatement carried 11-0. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements and several other routine items.
- Reinstated March 2019 Internal Audit Charter and Terms of Reference (11-0)
- Approved 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
- Approved subdivision releases and road assumptions for three Bremont Homes plans (11-0)
- Approved Official Plan Amendment for 8863 The Gore Road (TACC Holborn Corp.)
- Approved $700 user fee for driveway paving contractor enforcement costs
- Approved revised Municipal Alcohol Policy
- Requested pop-up vaccination clinic for front-line City employees
- Requested COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for ages 12+ as approved by Health Canada
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is meeting to receive reports on the 2020 audited consolidated financial statements, the internal audit annual report, fraud hotline updates, and management action plans. They will also discuss a staff analysis on adopting an Auditor General model, referred from a previous council meeting.
- Delegation from KPMG on 2020 audited consolidated financial statements
- Staff report on 2020 internal audit annual report
- Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline update for Q1 2021
- Status of Management Action Plans as of March 31, 2021
- Analysis of adopting an Auditor General model
The Audit Committee received and approved the 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Brampton, as presented by KPMG. The committee also directed staff to report on the Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline complaint process and to develop a draft stand-alone Whistleblower policy. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (AU010-2021)
- Directed staff to report on Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline complaint process (AU011-2021)
- Directed staff to provide 2020 summary of findings report to next meeting (AU011-2021)
- Received Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update Q1 2021 (AU012-2021)
- Received Status of Management Action Plans report (AU013-2021)
- Directed staff to develop draft stand-alone Whistleblower policy (AU014-2021)
- Received HR Employee Benefits Audit Phase 2 report (AU015-2021)
- Received Analysis of Adopting an Auditor General Model report (AU016-2021)
Brampton Transit Advisory Committee
The Brampton Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff presentations on the Official Plan Review (Brampton Plan Update) and a transit advisory committee presentation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, declarations of interest, and public question period. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily informational and procedural.
- Staff presentation on Official Plan Review – Brampton Plan Update
- Staff presentation on Brampton Transit Advisory Committee Presentation
- Approval of previous minutes (March 1, 2021) including amended recommendation BTAC004-2021 on agenda publication timing
The committee received two staff presentations: one on the Official Plan (Brampton Plan) Review and another on transit updates including COVID-19, electric bus pilot, third transit facility, and LRT extension study. Both presentations were received as information, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting was procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment motions carried.
- Approved the agenda as published (BTAC007-2021)
- Received staff presentation on Official Plan Review (BTAC008-2021)
- Received staff presentation on transit updates (BTAC009-2021)
- Adjourned to October 25, 2021 (BTAC010-2021)
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on April 29, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and receive staff reports on several policy matters, including analyses of adopting a municipal ombudsman and an auditor general model, as well as 5G hyper-connectivity options. The committee will also consider a user fee by-law amendment for driveway paving contractor contravention costs, tax adjustments, and a municipal alcohol policy refresh. Several delegations are scheduled, including one on free menstrual products in public washrooms and another on an off-grid organic food shed.
- Staff reports on adopting a municipal ombudsman model and an auditor general model (to be received)
- Staff report on City of Brampton 5G hyper-connectivity options (recommendation)
- Amendment to User Fee By-law for contravention administration costs for driveway paving contractors (recommendation)
- Tax adjustments, cancellations, and reductions pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 (recommendation)
- Request to begin procurement to rehabilitate Bartley Bull Parkway bridge over Etobicoke Creek and replace Joyce Archdekin Park pedestrian bridge (recommendation)
The Committee of Council approved a $700 user fee to recover enforcement and administrative costs when driveway paving contractors contravene the Zoning By-law, and directed staff to prepare a by-law amendment. It also endorsed a petition supporting provincial COVID-19 Science Table recommendations and federal aid to India, and directed staff to investigate direct vaccine procurement from Pfizer. The Auditor General model report was referred to the May 4 Audit Committee meeting, and a delegation on free menstrual products was referred to staff for a report to Council.
- Approved $700 user fee for driveway paving contractor contraventions (CW222-2021)
- Endorsed CARP petition for Science Table recommendations and federal support for India (CW216-2021)
- Directed staff to investigate direct Pfizer vaccine supply (CW217-2021, 11-0)
- Referred Auditor General model report to May 4 Audit Committee (CW226-2021, 11-0)
- Referred free menstrual products delegation to staff for report to May 5 Council (CW220-2021)
- Approved 5G hyper-connectivity active role and public engagement (CW228-2021)
- Approved procurement for Bartley Bull Parkway bridge rehab and Joyce Archdekin Park bridge replacement (CW230-2021)
- Approved Municipal Alcohol Policy 2021 refresh (CW232-2021)
Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee
The Procedure By-law Review Sub-committee is meeting to review the existing Procedure By-law 160-2004 and discuss review issues and opportunities. They will also review their workplan and timelines, and appoint a chair and vice-chair. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed on the agenda.
- Review of existing Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended
- Review of sub-committee workplan and timelines
- Appointment of sub-committee chair and vice-chair
- Delegations (5 minutes maximum)
- Public question period (15 minute limit on decisions)
Council Workshop
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a workshop, but no actual business items are included in the provided text.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed Official Plan amendment for a property at 8863 The Gore Road in Ward 8, and to receive an update on the Sustainability Metrics Program. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public question periods. No final decisions are listed; recommendations will be made for Council's consideration.
- Official Plan Amendment application (File C10E04.005) for 8863 The Gore Road, Ward 8
- Sustainability Metrics Program update (RM 43/2020)
- Approval of Brampton Heritage Board minutes from April 7, 2021
- Public delegations (5 minutes max) and public question period
The Planning and Development Committee approved an Official Plan amendment application by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. for 8863 The Gore Road, Ward 8, finding it consistent with provincial and regional planning documents. The committee also endorsed updated Sustainability Metrics in principle and directed staff to develop final thresholds. Minutes from the Brampton Heritage Board were approved, including recommendations on heritage properties and a demolition notice for Victoria Park Arena.
- Approved Official Plan amendment for 8863 The Gore Road (Carried)
- Endorsed updated Sustainability Metrics in principle (Carried)
- Directed staff to develop updated Sustainability Thresholds (Carried)
- Approved Brampton Heritage Board minutes and recommendations HB008-2021 to HB017-2021 (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Permit and $10,000 grant for chimney restoration at 27 Church St. E.
- Approved amendment to heritage designation by-law for 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House)
- Approved Notice of Intention to Demolish for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent, with salvage requirements
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a procedural special meeting of Brampton City Council. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, agenda approval, declarations of interest, public question period) and a closed session under the Municipal Act exception for personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. A confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings is also listed. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes regarding decisions made at this meeting
- Confirming by-law to confirm proceedings of the April 23, 2021 special meeting
Council unanimously approved three motions related to a complaint received April 22, 2021: engaging a third-party investigator and external counsel (subject to committee review), forwarding the complaint to police, and forwarding it to the Ontario Ombudsman. The meeting was a special session held primarily in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Approved engaging a 3rd Party Investigator and external counsel for complaint review (11-0)
- Directed City Solicitor to forward complaint to appropriate police agency (11-0)
- Directed forwarding complaint to Ontario Ombudsman (11-0)
- Approved agenda for special meeting (carried)
- Approved confirming by-law 86-2021 (carried)
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a consent motion, reports, and 21 by-laws covering subdivision assumptions, zoning amendments, heritage designations, and road dedications. The agenda also includes a notice of motion on active transportation and several closed-session items.
- By-law 64-2021: Accept works in Plan 43M-1986 (Walness Developments) north of Sandalwood Parkway and east of Mississauga Road, Ward 6
- By-law 65-2021: Accept works in Plan 43M-1982 (Hayford Holdings) south of Mayfield Road, west of McVean Drive, Ward 10
- By-law 66-2021: Amend Sign By-law for Brampton Civic Hospital, 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Ward 9
- By-laws 67-2021 and 68-2021: Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 9567 and 9581 Mississauga Road, Ward 5
- By-law 71-2021: Designate 49 Chapel Street as cultural heritage property, Ward 3
Council approved a $250,000 COVID-19 vaccine marketing campaign using local influencers, funded from the 2021 operating budget. It also voted 6-5 to resume prosecutions of illegal driveway widenings once the stay-at-home order is lifted. A motion to close all airports to non-essential air travel was carried 11-0. Council also approved a consent agenda including subdivision assumptions, zoning amendments, and various budget items.
- Approved $250K vaccine marketing campaign with BTA Marketing (carried)
- Resumed driveway widening prosecutions after stay-at-home order lifted (6-5)
- Requested closure of all airports to non-essential air travel (11-0)
- Approved active transportation employee awareness campaign (11-0)
- Approved 21 by-laws including subdivision assumptions and zoning changes
- Approved $1.42M for zero carbon retrofit design of South Fletcher's Sportsplex
- Approved $746,789 for Ouray Developments park and trail
- Approved $90K lobbyist registry upgrade
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on two consent applications and 29 minor variance applications. The consents involve severing land for a future retirement home and a long-term lease to Canadian Tire. The variances cover a range of uses including a community club, motor vehicle body shop, car wash, and several townhouse height increases.
- Consent B-2021-0006: Sever 0.667 ha at 165-235 Fletcher's Creek Blvd for a future retirement home
- Consent B-2021-0007: Lease of 22.75 ha at 10254 Hurontario St to Canadian Tire for over 21 years
- Variance A-2021-0053: Motor vehicle body shop at 10 Cadetta Rd
- Variance A-2021-0055: Motor vehicle washing establishment at 2 Blair Dr
- Variance A-2021-0059 to A-2021-0068: Townhouse height increase to 11.5m at Grassbank Rd and Inspire Blvd
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a delegation from the Region of Peel on its 2020/2021 Active Transportation Implementation, and to discuss winter maintenance of cycling facilities. The committee will also receive reports on the Ontario Bike Summit and sub-committee minutes, plus a memo on the Brampton Engagement Plan. Most items are for information or discussion, with no major decisions listed.
- Delegation by Manvir Tatla, Region of Peel, on 2020/2021 Active Transportation Implementation
- Discussion on winter maintenance of cycling facilities
- Report on Ontario Bike Summit by Leslie Benfield
- Memo on Brampton Engagement Plan (for information only)
- Sub-committee minutes from March 16 and March 30, 2021
The Cycling Advisory Committee approved a motion requesting staff to review and enhance winter maintenance of cycling facilities, addressing specific gaps like minimum widths and bare pavement conditions. The committee also endorsed a motion supporting an active transportation culture at the City of Brampton, including an employee awareness campaign. A delegation from the Region of Peel on active transportation implementation was received, and several reports and sub-committee minutes were acknowledged.
- Approved motion requesting staff review of winter maintenance practices for cycling facilities (carried)
- Endorsed motion to create an active transportation culture, including employee awareness campaign (carried)
- Received delegation from Region of Peel on 2020/2021 Active Transportation Implementation (carried)
- Received report on Ontario Bike Summit (carried)
- Received sub-committee minutes from March 16 and March 30, 2021 (carried)
Brampton Heritage Board
This agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting on April 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council. The main item is a discussion of new provincial emergency measures and their implications for the city. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, public delegations, correspondence, and a public question period.
- Discussion of new provincial emergency measures and implications for the City
- Public question period (15-minute limit) regarding decisions made at this meeting
- Confirming by-law to approve proceedings of the special meeting
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including budget amendments, procurement requests, and policy changes. Key topics include a developer reimbursement for a park, procurement for a park hub and winter lights, a lobbyist registry upgrade, and a proposal to resume driveway prosecutions. The committee will also receive reports on real estate transactions, the 2020 year-end budget, and an insurance RFP review.
- Budget amendment for developer reimbursement for Ouray Developments Inc. neighbourhood park and trail (Ward 8)
- Procurement request for general landscape contractor for Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub (Ward 9)
- Procurement request for winter lights installation, removal, and maintenance for 3 years
- Discussion on resuming driveway prosecutions after COVID-19 pause (over 1,000 files)
- Discussion on changing parking permits from 14-day to 7-day with address limits
The Committee of Council approved offsetting the 2020 year-end operating deficit of $52,278,441 using Federal-Provincial Safe Restart Agreement funding, with $22,650,403 from the transit stream and $29,628,038 from the municipal operating stream. It also approved resuming prosecutions of illegal driveways once the stay-at-home order is lifted, in a 6-5 recorded vote. Several budget amendments and procurement authorizations were approved, including $1,420,000 for the South Fletcher's Sportsplex zero carbon retrofit design.
- Approved 2020 year-end deficit offset of $52,278,441 with Safe Restart Agreement funding
- Approved resuming illegal driveway prosecutions after stay-at-home order lifted (6-5)
- Approved $1,420,000 budget for South Fletcher's Sportsplex zero carbon retrofit design
- Approved $746,789 budget amendment for Ouray Developments park and trail (Ward 8)
- Approved $90,000 budget amendment for Lobbyist Registry Upgrade Solution
- Approved $50,000 for Residential Tree Planting Program and September as Brampton Tree Month
- Approved $160,000 for barn reconstruction design at Historic Bovaird House
- Approved $250,000 for Lorne Scots Military Museum at 55 Queen Street East
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a staff presentation on the Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan update, along with verbal updates on the Environmental Master Plan, Earth Day, and the Centre for Community Energy Transformation. The committee will also discuss Peel's residential rat program at a member's request. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of previous minutes.
- Staff presentation on Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan update
- Verbal update on Environmental Master Plan approved by Council
- Verbal update on Earth Day
- Verbal update on Centre for Community Energy Transformation
- Discussion of Peel's Residential Rat Program and Problem
The Environment Advisory Committee received a staff presentation on the Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan update and forwarded suggestions to the consulting team. It also received updates on the Environmental Master Plan approval, Earth Day plans, and the Centre for Community Energy Transformation. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the reports.
- Approved agenda (EAC010-2021)
- Received Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan update (EAC011-2021)
- Received Environmental Master Plan update (EAC012-2021)
- Received Earth Day update (EAC013-2021)
- Received Centre for Community Energy Transformation update (EAC014-2021)
- Adjourned to June 8, 2021 (EAC015-2021)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for high-rise buildings, a warehouse, and a commercial plaza, as well as city-initiated official plan amendments. The committee will also consider a site-specific sign by-law amendment for Brampton Civic Hospital. Public delegations are scheduled for some items.
- Application to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for three high-rise buildings, commercial space, and 75 stacked townhouses at 10629 Mississauga Road (Ward 6)
- Application to amend Zoning By-law for a single-storey multi-unit warehouse at northwest corner of Inspire Boulevard and Dixie Road (Ward 9)
- Application to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a commercial plaza at 9567 and 9581 Mississauga Road (Ward 5)
- Application for a temporary use zoning by-law to permit truck parking and outdoor storage south of Mayfield Road, west of Coleraine Drive (Ward 10)
- Site-specific amendment to Sign By-law 399-2002 for William Osler Health System – Brampton Civic Hospital at 2100 Bovaird Drive East (Ward 9)
The Planning and Development Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments: one for a commercial development at Golden Gate Mississauga Road Plaza (File C04W08.007) and one for temporary truck parking and outdoor storage (File OZS-2020-0024). It also received several staff reports and directed staff to report back on public meetings for other applications, including a high-rise residential proposal and a warehouse development. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for commercial development (Golden Gate Mississauga Road Plaza) (10-0)
- Approved Temporary Use Zoning By-law for truck parking and outdoor storage (Blackthorn Development Corp.) (10-0)
- Received staff report on Toronto Gore Density Policy Review and directed staff to report back (10-0)
- Received staff report on Airport Intermodal Secondary Plan Area 4 and directed staff to report back (10-0)
- Received staff report on Primont Properties high-rise application and directed staff to report back (10-0)
- Received staff report on Humphries Planning Group warehouse application and directed staff to report back (10-0)
- Approved site-specific amendment to Sign By-law for Brampton Civic Hospital (10-0)
- Received correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (10-0)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on April 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
City Council
Brampton City Council meets April 7, 2021, to vote on several by-laws, including establishing 2021 tax ratios, extending the temporary outdoor patio expansion program to January 1, 2022, and amending business licensing rules for driveway paving contractors. Council will also consider a motion to pay a $50,000 Building Improvement Grant for 249 Main Street North upon completion of interior restoration work, and a motion supporting a healthy local media landscape. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and closed session matters.
- By-law 58-2021: Establish tax ratios for 2021
- By-law 56-2021: Extend temporary outdoor patio expansions to Jan 1, 2022
- By-law 57-2021: Amend business licensing for driveway paving contractors
- Motion: Pay $50,000 Building Improvement Grant (BU18-004) for 249 Main Street North upon completion
- Motion: Support healthy and diverse local media landscape
Council passed two COVID-19 related motions: one supporting the Region of Peel in outfitting mobile vaccination units for high-infection workplaces, including offering Brampton Transit buses, and another requesting the Ontario Government prioritize vaccine distribution to hot spots like Brampton and to essential workers. A motion to release the second half of a $50,000 Building Improvement Grant for 249 Main Street North was lost (2-8). All other items, including by-laws on patio expansions, driveway paving contractors, and tax ratios, were approved as part of a consent motion.
- Approved motion supporting mobile vaccination units for high-infection workplaces, including use of Brampton Transit buses (carried)
- Approved motion requesting prioritized vaccine distribution to Brampton and essential workers (carried)
- Lost motion to pay second installment of Building Improvement Grant for 249 Main Street North (2-8)
- Approved consent motion including by-laws on patio program extension, driveway paving contractor licensing, and 2021 tax ratios (11-0)
- Approved motion supporting a healthy and diverse local media landscape (11-0)
- Approved by-laws 56-2021 to 62-2021, including amendments to patio and business licensing by-laws
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is holding a special meeting to hear delegations on the Bramalea Character Study and The Brampton Plan official plan review, and to consider heritage permit and incentive grant applications for 27 Church St. E. and a designation by-law amendment for the Breadner House at 59 Tufton Crescent. The board will also receive correspondence, including a resignation, and may enter closed session for litigation matters.
- Delegation from Sylvia Roberts re: Bramalea Character Study
- Presentation on The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review
- Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent
- Heritage Permit and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 27 Church St. E.
- Designation By-law Amendment and Heritage Easement Agreement – 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House)
The Brampton Heritage Board approved a Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena at 20 Victoria Crescent, requiring full documentation before demolition, salvage of unique architectural features, and incorporation of salvaged materials into the new facility. The board also approved a heritage permit and a $10,000 grant for chimney restoration at 27 Church St. E., and approved amendments to the designation by-law and a heritage easement agreement for the Breadner House at 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent. A delegation on Bramalea's character was received, with the resident invited to a future meeting, and a resignation was accepted.
- Approved HB011-2021: Received HIA for Victoria Park Arena, requiring documentation before demolition, salvage of glulam beams, concrete pillars, and 1966 plaque, and an interpretive display in the new facility.
- Approved HB014-2021: Approved heritage permit for chimney restoration at 27 Church St. E. and a Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant up to $10,000, subject to replacement in kind if damaged.
- Approved HB015-2021: Approved amendment to By-law 34-2006 for 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) and authorized a Heritage Easement Agreement for 0 Tufton Crescent to secure relocation and reconstruction.
- Approved HB009-2021: Received delegation from Sylvia Roberts on Bramalea character study and invited her to the May 18, 2021 meeting with staff reporting on historical resources.
- Approved HB010-2021: Received presentation on the Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review.
- Approved HB012-2021: Received correspondence re: Wildfield Co-operative Homebuilders.
- Approved HB013-2021: Accepted resignation of Peter Robertson and thanked him for his contributions.
- Approved HB016-2021: Moved into Closed Session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters; no direction given to staff.
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This meeting agenda contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed business for the meeting.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting on April 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including a proposed amendment to the user fee by-law for private property parking enforcement technology, a by-law to establish 2021 tax ratios, and a notice of motion to study a zero-carbon retrofit for South Fletcher's Sportsplex. The agenda also includes several reports and delegations on topics like cybersecurity, active transportation, and a community improvement plan for employment. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Proposed amendment to User Fee By-law 380-2003 (Schedule D) for a Private Property Parking Enforcement Technology Fee
- By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2021
- Notice of Motion for a Zero Carbon Retrofit for South Fletcher's Sportsplex
- Building Improvement Grant for 249 Main Street North (up to $50,000, with first installment of $30,000)
- Traffic calming plans for Vodden Street West, Royal Orchard Drive, and Centre Street North
The Committee of Council approved the 2021 tax ratios, including 1.0000 for residential and 1.2971 for commercial properties, and extended the temporary patio program to January 1, 2022. It also approved a $890 fee for electronic parking tickets, endorsed the Responsible Business Protocol, and directed staff to study a zero-carbon retrofit for South Fletcher's Sportsplex. A motion to reduce driveway contractor security deposits to $5,000 was carried.
- Approved 2021 tax ratios for all property classes, including residential at 1.0000 and commercial at 1.2971.
- Approved extending outdoor patio program until January 1, 2022, to help businesses during COVID-19.
- Approved a $890 user fee for private property parking enforcement technology.
- Endorsed the Responsible Business Protocol and directed a letter of support to provincial leaders.
- Directed staff to report on options for retrofitting South Fletcher's Sportsplex as a zero-carbon facility.
- Reduced driveway contractor security deposit from $15,000 to $5,000 and directed staff to study a strike-based system.
- Approved traffic calming measures on Vodden Street West, Royal Orchard Drive, and Centre Street North.
- Directed staff to consult with Metrolinx on electrification of the future Downtown Brampton Transit Hub.
Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on housing initiatives and current housing policy projects, as well as updates on senior-focused programs and the city's age-friendly designation. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions listed.
- Presentation on Overview of Housing Brampton
- Presentation on current housing policy projects
- Update on New Horizons funding application for senior video resource
- Update on WHO Age-Friendly Communities designation
- Update on Age-Friendly Strategy Year 1 progress report
The committee received presentations on housing initiatives and updates, and accepted a member's resignation. The City of Brampton was announced as having obtained the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Communities designation, with no additional benefits beyond recognition. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved agenda as published (AFC005-2021)
- Received housing overview presentation (AFC006-2021)
- Received housing policy projects presentation (AFC007-2021)
- Received WHO Age-Friendly designation update (AFC008-2021)
- Accepted resignation of Milagros Caballes (AFC009-2021)
- Adjourned to May 25, 2021 (AFC010-2021)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several new consent and minor variance applications. These include a request to sever land for the Rosedale Village community development and various residential requests regarding setbacks, parking, and building uses.
- Land severance for Phases 7B1 and 7B2 of Rosedale Village (approx. 5.6 hectares)
- Residential apartment dwelling variance at Nexus Avenue and Ebenezer Road
- Condominium townhouse variances at 1817 and 1831 Queen Street West
- Temporary truck and trailer parking request at 67 Sun Pac Boulevard
- Retail use variance for 100 Kennedy Road South
CAO Performance Review Committee
This is a special meeting of Brampton's CAO Performance Review Committee. The main agenda item is reviewing the Council-approved terms of reference for the committee, which guides how it evaluates the Chief Administrative Officer's performance. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and question periods, plus a closed session for personal matters and labour relations.
- Review of Terms of Reference for CAO Performance Review Committee
- Closed session under Municipal Act for personal matters and employee negotiations
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
The CAO Performance Review Committee met and approved its agenda. It then moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, as permitted under the Municipal Act. After the closed session, the Chair reported that the matter was considered and direction was given to staff. The meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening in open session.
- Approved the agenda for the March 29, 2021 meeting as published (CAP001-2021).
- Moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations (CAP002-2021).
- Adjourned the meeting to meet again at the call of the Chair (CAP003-2021).
Council Workshop
This agenda for the Brampton Council Workshop on March 29, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Property Standards Committee
This agenda document contains only interface text and placeholders from the eSCRIBE system, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. There are no rezonings, contracts, or other concrete matters to report.
- No agenda items present
- No decisions or proposals listed
- Document is procedural boilerplate only
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on The Brampton Plan, the city's Official Plan Review, and to discuss a proposed motion on a virtual town hall about gun and gang violence. The committee will also review sub-committee updates, discuss accomplishments and future focus areas, and receive a resignation letter from member Alana Del Greco. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with meetings recommended to be viewed online.
- Presentation on The Brampton Plan - Official Plan Review by planners Tristan Costa and Andrew McNeill
- Verbal update and proposed motion re: virtual town hall on gun and gang violence
- Discussion re: committee accomplishments and area of focus for remainder of term
- Correspondence: resignation letter from member Alana Del Greco dated March 17, 2020
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee recommended that the City of Brampton host a virtual town hall to address gun violence, with coordination by the Community Safety Office and collaboration with the Region of Peel, Peel Regional Police, and community agencies. The committee also received a presentation on the Brampton Plan Official Plan Review and discussed accomplishments and future focus areas, including bringing comments to a council workshop. A resignation from a member was received.
- Approved the agenda as published (BCS007-2021).
- Received the presentation on The Brampton Plan - Official Plan Review (BCS008-2021).
- Carried a motion recommending the City host a virtual town hall on gun violence, with coordination and collaboration as specified (BCS009-2021).
- Carried a motion to receive the presentation on committee accomplishments and bring comments to a council workshop (BCS010-2021).
- Received correspondence regarding a member's resignation (BCS011-2021).
- Adjourned to meet again on June 17, 2021 (BCS012-2021).
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to decide on several by-laws, including amendments to zoning parking requirements in the downtown and Hurontario-Main corridor, a site-specific sign by-law change at 5 Nevets Road, and the assumption of subdivision works. Council will also consider a motion to assess stormwater charges for working farms and receive reports on HR policy updates and a provincial fire safety grant application.
- By-law 45-2021: amend Zoning By-law 270-2004 to change parking requirements in downtown, central area, and Hurontario-Main corridor
- By-law 46-2021: site-specific sign by-law amendment for Airport/Nevets GP Corporation at 5 Nevets Road, Ward 8
- By-law 48-2021: accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1784 (Rutherford Properties Ltd.) north of Steeles Avenue and east of Kennedy Road, Ward 3
- Draft motion: direct staff to assess stormwater charges for working farms, considering their characteristics
- By-law 51-2021: amend Traffic By-law 93-93 for administrative updates to schedules on parking, fire routes, community safety zones, and bike lanes
Council refused a zoning and official plan amendment for multiple residential buildings and an office development at 1965-1975 Cottrelle Blvd., citing height/density and traffic issues. Council also approved a one-time business licence fee freeze to 2019 levels for 2021 renewals, excluding adult entertainment and massage parlours. A motion to make discontinuance letters available to Council in camera was lost (4-6).
- Refused Jindal Developments application at 1965-1975 Cottrelle Blvd. (11-0)
- Approved one-time business licence fee freeze to 2019 fees for 2021 renewals, excluding adult entertainment and massage parlours
- Approved zoning by-law amendment reducing parking requirements in downtown, central area, and Hurontario-Main corridor
- Approved $151,000 capital project for fire safety training, funded 100% by provincial grant
- Approved HR policy updates for Occupational Health and Safety, Respectful Workplace, and Workplace Violence Prevention
- Directed staff to assess stormwater charges for working farms, without impacting residential charges
- Lost motion to make discontinuance letters available to Council in camera (4-6)
- Amended CAO Performance Review Committee terms of reference to include all Council members
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss heritage matters including a delegation on the Bramalea Character Study, a presentation on the Brampton Plan Official Plan Review, a Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena at 20 Victoria Crescent, a heritage permit and incentive grant application for 27 Church St. E., and a by-law amendment designating 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) with a heritage easement agreement. The meeting also includes routine consent items, correspondence, and a closed session for litigation or solicitor-client privilege matters.
- Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent
- Heritage Permit and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application for 27 Church St. E.
- Amendment to By-law designating 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) and authority to enter into heritage easement agreement
- Delegation from Sylvia Roberts re: Bramalea Character Study
- Presentation on The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss how to approach current vacancies during the pandemic and a potential resignation from the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest, plus a public question period.
- Discussion of current vacancies and approach during the pandemic
- Discussion of potential resignation from Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
- Public question period with 15-minute limit on decisions made at this meeting
The Citizen Appointments Committee approved a process for filling vacancies during the pandemic, including canvassing committee chairs and reviewing existing applications. It also approved a policy allowing long-serving citizen appointees who move outside Brampton to continue serving until the end of their term, subject to conditions.
- Approved pandemic vacancy approach: canvass chairs, review applications (CAC002-2021, carried)
- Approved residency exception for appointees with 5+ years service and committee recommendation (CAC003-2021, carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (CAC001-2021, carried)
- Adjourned to call of the Chair (CAC004-2021, carried)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a staff report on options for 2021 property tax assistance, a request for a development charges deferral from Vandyk Properties, and a proposed motion to exempt working farms from the stormwater management charge. The agenda also includes several staff presentations on economic recovery, business licence fees, and the economic impact of COVID-19, as well as multiple subdivision assumption initiations and a budget amendment for developer reimbursement for three neighbourhood parks.
- Options for 2021 Property Tax Assistance report
- Development charges deferral request from Vandyk Properties for a residential townhouse development (RM 71/2020)
- Proposed motion to exempt working farms from stormwater management charge
- Budget amendment for developer reimbursement for three neighbourhood parks (Primont Homes, NW Brampton, Hayford Holdings)
- Business Licence Fees – 2021 Update report
The Committee of Council approved a one-time freeze of 2021 business licence renewal fees to 2019 levels, excluding adult entertainment and massage parlours, with credits for those who already renewed. It also approved an application-based property tax deferral program for 2021, endorsed the updated Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan, and denied a development charges deferral request from Vandyk Properties for a townhouse project.
- Approved a one-time business licence fee freeze to 2019 fees for all 2021 renewals, excluding adult entertainment and massage parlours, with credits for those who already renewed.
- Approved Option B, an application-based property tax deferral program for 2021.
- Endorsed the updated Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan.
- Denied Vandyk Properties' request for a development charges deferral for a residential townhouse development.
- Approved a $1,395,479 budget amendment for three neighbourhood parks, funded from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.
- Approved the appointment of Regional Councillor Santos to the Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency Advisory Panel.
- Approved a grant of $13,832 to Holland Christian Homes Inc. for 2021.
- Referred a motion to Council to assess stormwater charges for working farms.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Brampton Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review two design presentations: a new Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Station 201 at 25 Rutherford Road South, and the Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub. The committee will also discuss updates to the Municipal Accessibility Plan 2019-2025 and consider forming a sub-committee to review accessibility awards nominations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.
- Delegation on BFES Station 201 design at 25 Rutherford Road South
- Presentation on Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub
- Discussion of Municipal Accessibility Plan 2019-2025 update
- Request to establish sub-committee for Accessibility Awards nominations review
- Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes
The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on the accessibility features of the proposed Brampton Fire and Emergency Station 201 and the Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub, and established a sub-committee to review Accessibility Awards nominations. All motions were carried. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the presentations and establishing the sub-committee.
- Received delegation on BFES Station 201 design at 25 Rutherford Road South (carried)
- Received presentation on Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub (carried)
- Established sub-committee to review Accessibility Awards nominations, comprising Vicki Faulkner, Nuno Alberto Peixoto, and Nicole Gullen (carried)
- Received Municipal Accessibility Plan update report (carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider 22 new minor variance applications, one new consent application, and two deferred matters. The most significant item is a request to sever a 0.63-hectare industrial lot at 4298 Queen Street East, which would enable future residential development. Other notable requests include variances for a garden centre, a vehicle impound facility, and several residential additions.
- Consent application B-2021-0003 to sever 0.63 ha at 4298 Queen St. E. for future residential development
- Variance for outdoor garden centre at 55 Mountainash Rd. (A-2021-0008)
- Variance for vehicle impound facility at 15 Hale Rd. (A-2021-0014)
- Variance for office use at 1455-1475 Mayfield Rd. (A-2021-0032)
- Deferral of A-2020-0051 (6 Tracey Blvd.) and A-2021-0014 (15 Hale Rd.)
Planning and Development Committee
Brampton's Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several development applications, including amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a 15-storey apartment building at 1030 Queen Street West, an eight-storey retirement residence at 2247-2271 Mayfield Road, and two low-rise commercial buildings at 10808 Airport Road. The committee will also review a site-specific sign by-law amendment for 8177 Torbram Road and a proposal for multiple residential buildings and an office development at 1965-1975 Cottrelle Blvd. Public delegations and correspondence from residents are scheduled for several of these items.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 15-storey apartment at 1030 Queen Street West (OZS-2020-0034)
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 8-storey retirement residence at 2247, 2257, 2271 Mayfield Road (OZS-2020-0038)
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for two low-rise commercial buildings at 10808 Airport Road (OZS-2020-0027)
- Site-specific Sign By-law amendment for 8177 Torbram Road
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for multiple residential buildings and office at 1965-1975 Cottrelle Blvd. (C08E08.008)
The Planning and Development Committee refused an application by Jindal Developments Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a development with multiple residential buildings and an office. The motion to refuse was carried in a recorded vote of 6 to 4. The committee also received reports and directed staff to report back on three other development applications, and approved a site-specific amendment to the Sign By-law for 8177 Torbram Road.
- Refused the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for multiple residential buildings and an office development by Jindal Developments Inc. (Carried 6 to 4).
- Received the staff report and directed staff to report back on an application for two low-rise commercial buildings by Lebosco Developments Inc.
- Received the staff report and directed staff to report back on an application for a 15-storey residential apartment building by Umbria Developers Inc.
- Received the staff report and directed staff to report back on an application for an eight-storey retirement residence building by IMJ Keystone Holdings Inc.
- Approved a by-law to amend Sign By-law 399-2002 for a site-specific amendment at 8177 Torbram Road.
- Approved the minutes of the Cycling Advisory Committee meeting of February 16, 2021, including its recommendations.
- Approved the agenda for the meeting, which was later reopened to add a delegation from the applicant for the Jindal application.
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is holding a regular meeting with two hearings scheduled, both under the Dog License By-law 250-2005. The first hearing, rescheduled from September 14, 2020, involves appellant Archana Sharma. The second involves appellant Rennie Barran. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Hearing #1: Archana Sharma, File L25.01/2020, incident Oct 20, 2020, appeal Feb 6, 2020
- Hearing #2: Rennie Barran, File L25.11/2020, incident Aug 25, 2020, appeal Nov 2020
- Both hearings under Dog License By-law 250-2005
- Meeting held via Webex, public attendance restricted
- Next meeting scheduled for April 12, 2021
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council received a presentation from Peel Regional Police on their new Community Safety and Wellbeing Model for road safety. The council also approved a site inspection for crossing guard/safety concerns at Queen Street West and Creditview Road. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received delegation from Peel Regional Police on Community Safety and Wellbeing Model (SC002-2021, carried)
- Approved site inspection for Queen Street West and Creditview Road crossing guard/safety concerns (SC003-2021, carried)
- Approved agenda as published (SC001-2021, carried)
- Adjourned to April 1, 2021 (SC004-2021, carried)
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The committee approved a campaign-based recognition program for the 2021 Sports Hall of Fame induction, replacing the traditional event with a marketing and community engagement plan. The program will feature inductee spotlights, social media promotion, and commemorative items. The committee also discussed the pending resignation of member Ken Giles and expressed concerns about local sports teams leaving Brampton.
- Approved the campaign-based recognition program for the 2021 Sports Hall of Fame induction (SHF005-2021).
- Approved the agenda as amended to add an update on the Brampton Sports Team (SHF004-2021).
- Adjourned to meet again on April 1, 2021 (SHF006-2021).
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including zoning by-law amendments, traffic by-law updates, and a procurement request for recreation trail repairs. The agenda also includes several proclamations, a discussion on asset naming, and a closed session for legal and land matters.
- By-law 34-2021: Zoning amendment for 10209 Bramalea Road (Candevcon Limited)
- By-law 35-2021: Zoning amendment for 18 Corporation Drive (2644083 Ontario Inc.)
- By-law 36-2021: Traffic by-law administrative updates (speed, parking, fire routes)
- Staff report: Budget amendment and amending agreement approval
- Staff report: Procurement for recreation trail repair and replacement contract
Council voted unanimously to oppose liquor sales licence applications for two Brampton 7-Eleven locations (140 Father Tobin Road and 150 Main Street North), citing COVID-19 restrictions and location adjacencies, and will make a submission to the AGCO. Council also approved a motion requesting the Government of Canada conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed GTA West Transportation Corridor, including a boulevard option. A motion to have FCM advocate for stronger federal hate speech laws was also carried unanimously.
- Opposed liquor sales licence applications for 7-Eleven at 140 Father Tobin Road and 150 Main Street North; will submit opposition to AGCO and forward resolution to Premier, Minister, MPPs, and AGCO.
- Approved motion requesting the Government of Canada conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the GTA West Transportation Corridor, including the boulevard option.
- Approved motion supporting Collingwood's request for FCM to advocate for federal legislation to clarify and strengthen the definition of hate speech.
- Approved a budget amendment of $1.27 million from the Region of Peel for the Gore Meadows Heritage House EarlyON Centre renovation.
- Authorized procurement for Recreation Trail Repair and Replacement Contract.
- Approved a motion directing Human Resources to explore employment opportunities for Brampton residents impacted by COVID-19, including with Brampton Transit and major capital projects.
- Approved a motion to establish a procedural by-law review committee as a sub-committee of the Governance and Council Operations Committee.
- Approved a motion to lease part of 8870 McLaughlin Road West to Golden Age Village for the Elderly (GAVE) for a 50-year term for a Campus of Care, with a $500,000 budget for due diligence.
Brampton Transit Advisory Committee
The Brampton Transit Advisory Committee approved two motions: to publish and circulate its agenda two Fridays before a meeting instead of one, and to increase the frequency of its meetings for the remainder of the current council term. Both motions passed 8-0 with three members absent. The committee also received staff presentations on transit operations and customer satisfaction, and discussed transit-oriented development and dedicated bus lanes.
- Approved agenda publication date change to two Fridays before the meeting (BTAC004-2021, carried 8-0).
- Approved increasing meeting frequency for the current council term (BTAC005-2021, carried 8-0).
- Received staff presentation on transit operations and 2021 service plan (BTAC002-2021, carried).
- Received staff presentation on customer satisfaction among transit riders (BTAC003-2021, carried).
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended (BTAC001-2021, carried).
- Adjourned to meet again on May 3, 2021 (BTAC006-2021, carried).
Governance and Council Operations Committee
The Governance and Council Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a review of the City of Brampton's procedural by-law, which dates to 2004 and has been amended 33 times. Council referred a motion to this committee to establish a review committee focused on improving public clarity, streamlining decision-making, and exploring best practices. The committee will also discuss the Council Code of Conduct and human resource policies at the request of Councillor Santos.
- Review of Procedure By-law 160-2004, amended 33 times since 2004
- Motion to establish procedural by-law review committee with public engagement component
- Discussion of Council Code of Conduct and Human Resource Policies
- Closed session for personal matters and labour relations under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d)
The Governance and Council Operations Committee approved a motion to establish a sub-committee to review the City's procedural by-law, with a focus on public clarity, streamlining decision-making, and best practices, and to include public engagement and a third-party facilitator. The committee also approved a motion for a third-party review of Human Resource policies and the Council Code of Conduct regarding conduct of Members of Council toward employees, retroactive to the start of the term. Additionally, the committee approved a motion to require supplementary executive summaries for each item in quarterly Purchasing Activity Reports, and approved a consent item directing Finance to pay statutory severance to impacted Executive Assistants from the General Government Fund.
- Approved agenda as amended to add three discussion items (GC007-2021).
- Approved Closed Session Item 15.1 under consent (GC008-2021).
- Received staff presentation on Procedure By-law 160-2004 (GC009-2021).
- Established a procedural by-law review sub-committee of approximately five members, with public engagement and a third-party facilitator, to conclude by end of 2021 (GC010-2021).
- Approved a third-party review of HR policies and the Council Code of Conduct, retroactive to start of term (GC011-2021).
- Approved adding executive summaries to quarterly Purchasing Activity Reports (GC012-2021).
- Directed Finance to pay statutory severance to impacted Executive Assistants from the General Government Fund (GC013-2021).
- Adjourned to May 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. (GC014-2021).
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a discussion on business licensing fees during the COVID-19 pandemic, procurement requests for road resurfacing and bridge replacement, and updates on local economic support programs. The agenda also includes several staff reports with recommendations, such as the 2021 Brampton Farmers' Market location and property tax assistance, as well as public delegations from local organizations.
- Discussion on business licensing fees during COVID-19 pandemic
- Request to begin procurement for 2021 Road Resurfacing Program (Wards 1-9)
- Downtown Brampton Flood Protection: federal contribution agreement and procurement for detailed design
- Scott Street Bridge Replacement over Etobicoke Creek Diversion Channel (Ward 1)
- 2021 Brampton Farmers' Market location recommendation
The Committee of Council voted 11-0 to request that the Government of Canada conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed major transmission corridor, including the boulevard option, and to send the motion to federal and provincial officials. The committee also referred a report on property tax assistance for 2021 back to staff for more detailed options, and deferred a report on annual sponsorships to the next meeting while pausing the awarding of sponsorships. Several procurement actions were approved, including for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project, the Scott Street Bridge replacement, and various construction and repair projects.
- Approved (11-0) a motion requesting the Government of Canada to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed major transmission corridor, including the boulevard option.
- Referred the Property Tax Assistance for 2021 report back to staff for further consideration and a detailed report on options.
- Deferred the Annual Sponsorship Update 2021 report to the March 10, 2021 meeting and paused the awarding of sponsorships in the interim.
- Approved entering into a Contribution Agreement with the Government of Canada for up to $38.8M in federal funds for Downtown Brampton Flood Protection, committing $67.6M in remaining costs, and authorizing procurement for detailed design.
- Approved proceeding with the design and construction of a temporary pre-fabricated steel truss structure for the Scott Street Bridge replacement and authorized procurement.
- Approved authorizing the Purchasing Agent to commence procurement for the 2021 Road Resurfacing Program (Wards 1-9).
- Approved authorizing the Purchasing Agent to commence procurement for various new construction and state of good repair projects, including a new Animal Shelter, Fire Station 201, and roof replacement for Clark Transit facility.
- Approved a motion requesting the Government of Ontario to cap GHG emissions from natural gas-fired power plants and phase them out by 2030 (10-0, Mayor Brown absent).
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on the corporate fraud prevention hotline, the status of management action plans as of December 31, 2020, a diagnostic review of building design and construction, and a data and analytics strategy update. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, consent, and public question period, plus a closed session for security of municipal property.
- Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update report
- Status of Management Action Plans (MAPs) – December 31, 2020 report
- Building Design and Construction Diagnostic Review report
- Data and Analytics Strategy Implementation Update report
- Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(a) for property security
The Audit Committee approved extending the corporate fraud prevention hotline contract for one year while deferring any expansion to the public pending further research and costing. Staff were directed to report on whistle-blower policies and procedures at the May 4, 2021 meeting. The committee also received reports on management action plans, a building design diagnostic review, and a data analytics strategy update. No decisions were made on other matters.
- Approved extending the fraud prevention hotline contract for one year (Option 1), deferring public expansion pending further research and costing.
- Directed staff to report on whistle-blower policy and procedures at the May 4, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.
- Received the Status of Management Action Plans report as of December 31, 2020.
- Received the Building Design and Construction Diagnostic Review report.
- Received the Data and Analytics Strategy Implementation Update report.
- Approved the meeting agenda as published.
- Approved consent items (6.3, 8.1, 11.1) as routine and non-controversial.
- Adjourned to meet again on May 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Council Workshop
The City Council is holding a workshop to review the City's procurement practices and Council's role in them. The session will cover procurement basics, a quarterly report, and the potential impact of a Council motion on contract extension and renewal processes. No decisions are being made; it is an informational and discussion session.
- Overview of procurement basics and Council's role by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
- Quarterly procurement report presented by Claudia Santeramo
- Discussion of impact of Council's motion on contract extension/renewal by Jayne Holmes
- Session livestreamed and archived on City website
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider two applications for temporary zoning by-law amendments, one for 10209 Bramalea Road and one for 18 Corporation Drive, and to receive a progress report on the Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan. One item, an Official Plan amendment for 8863 The Gore Road, has been withdrawn from the agenda. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Temporary zoning amendment for Candevcon Ltd. at 10209 Bramalea Road (Ward 9)
- Temporary use by-law for additional retail use at 18 Corporation Drive (Ward 8)
- Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan Year 1 progress report and presentation
- Official Plan amendment for 8863 The Gore Road withdrawn from agenda
- Minutes from Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee (Jan 26, 2021) to be approved
The Planning and Development Committee approved two temporary zoning by-law amendments, one for Candevcon Ltd. and one for 2644083 Ontario Inc., both carried unanimously. The committee also received the Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan Year 1 Progress Report and approved its recommendations, including continuing to pursue WHO Age-Friendly Communities designation. A staff report on an Official Plan amendment was withdrawn, and a discussion on short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) noted a report is expected by April 2021.
- Approved temporary zoning by-law amendment for Candevcon Ltd. (OZS-2020-0001) (carried)
- Approved temporary use by-law for additional retail use for 2644083 Ontario Inc. (OZS-2020-0016) (carried)
- Received Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan Year 1 Progress Report and approved recommendations (PDC027-2021) (carried)
- Approved minutes of Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee (PDC030-201) (carried)
- Received correspondence from City of Mississauga re: inclusionary zoning peer review (PDC031-2021) (carried)
- Withdrawn: Official Plan amendment application by TACC Holborn Corporation (File C10E04.005)
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from concerned residents about public and road safety, and to discuss several items including a virtual town hall on gun and gang violence, committee makeup, and updates on sub-committees. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest.
- Delegation from HOWA Concerned Residents of Brampton re: Public and Road Safety
- Discussion re: Virtual Town Hall to discuss gun and gang violence
- Discussion re: Quorum, Attendance and Committee Makeup
- Discussion re: Update on the overall year, worksheet feedback and next steps
- Discussion re: Sub-Committee on Road Safety - interested members
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee approved a motion directing staff to explore a pilot project to time traffic lights on Williams Parkway so drivers at the posted speed limit get green lights, and to explore turn lanes, advanced greens, and pedestrian signals at intersections on the parkway, with potential city-wide expansion. The committee also deferred a motion to change attendance requirements for members until after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sub-committee updates were received, and a virtual town hall on gun and gang violence was discussed with staff to report back in March.
- Approved motion to direct staff to explore Williams Parkway traffic light timing pilot and intersection improvements (carried)
- Deferred motion to change committee attendance requirements until after COVID-19 pandemic (12-9-3)
- Received sub-committee updates on Youth Safety and Priority Neighborhoods (carried)
- Received presentation on year-end analysis and next steps (carried)
- Agreed to have staff work with Guns and Gangs sub-committee on virtual town hall, report back March 25, 2021
- Approved agenda (carried)
- Adjourned to March 25, 2021 (carried)
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a consent motion covering routine items, then vote on 12 by-laws. These include amendments to business licensing for driveway paving contractors, zoning and official plan changes for properties on Creditview Road and McVean Drive, and a temporary borrowing by-law for 2021. Council will also hear a presentation on receiving a World Council on City Data ISO 37120 Platinum Certification and discuss a non-binding MOU with the Canada Infrastructure Bank for transit electrification financing.
- By-law 21-2020: Amend Business Licensing By-law 332-2013 to add provisions for licensing driveway paving contractors
- By-law 22-2021 & 23-2021: Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 10783 Creditview Road (Ward 6)
- By-law 24-2021: Zoning amendment for 11570 McVean Drive (Ward 10)
- By-law 27-2021: Authorize temporary borrowing of funds for 2021
- Staff report: Request authority to execute non-binding MOU with Canada Infrastructure Bank for transit electrification financing
Council unanimously approved expanding the Fair Deal for Brampton campaign to include auto insurance rate reduction, creating an online petition, and sending the data to the Premier and other bodies. Council also approved renaming Daily Times Square to honour Denise Jones, and directed staff to remove a former councillor's name from a park naming list. Several agenda additions were rejected for failing to achieve a two-thirds majority vote.
- Expanded Fair Deal campaign to include auto insurance rate reduction (11-0)
- Approved renaming Daily Times Square to honour Denise Jones
- Directed staff to remove former councillor's name from park naming list (9-2)
- Deferred Integrity Commissioner 2019-2020 summary report to March 24, 2021
- Approved non-binding MOU with Canada Infrastructure Bank for transit electrification financing
- Approved $750,000 capital project for expropriation protocol agreement with Brampton Area 48 Landowners Inc.
- Approved benefit harmonization for non-union employees and $250 HCSA for part-time employees
- Approved 12 by-laws including driveway paving contractor licensing and temporary borrowing
Brampton Heritage Board
This agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting on February 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, offering no specific topics for the board to address.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing several applications, including requests to sever land for residential development at 8917 Heritage Road. Members will also consider multiple minor variance requests regarding home occupations, accessory structures, and building heights.
- Land severance for two residential lots at 8917 Heritage Road
- Home occupation and parking variances at 221 Queen Street West
- Accessory structure and driveway width variances at 42 Cachet Crescent
- Golf driving range use variance at 10061 Chinguacousy Road
- Day nursery and building height variances at 9035 Creditview Road
Cycling Advisory Committee
The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on Orenda Court resurfacing, winter maintenance practices for year-round mobility, and the 2021 Active Transportation Project funded at $1 million. The committee will also discuss a delegation to the Region of Peel on active transportation mode share, the 2021 Bike Month campaign, and receive sub-committee minutes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are primarily for information and discussion.
- Presentation on Orenda Court resurfacing
- Presentation on current winter maintenance practices for year-round mobility
- Presentation on 2021 Active Transportation Project ($1M)
- Discussion on delegating Region of Peel to increase Active Transportation mode share
- Correspondence from Cycle Toronto re: 2021 Bike Month Partnership Agreement
The Cycling Advisory Committee received presentations on Orenda Court resurfacing, winter maintenance practices, and the 2021 Active Transportation Project ($1M). It requested staff to investigate reaching out to a private property owner about a curb depression at Orenda Court, and referred winter maintenance recommendations back to staff. The committee also reassigned its delegation to the Region of Peel from Dayle Laing to Pauline Thornham due to a conflict of interest.
- Received Orenda Court resurfacing delegation and requested staff investigate curb cut with private owner (CYC002-2021)
- Referred winter maintenance AT infrastructure recommendations to staff for cost outline (CYC003-2021)
- Received 2021 Active Transportation Project ($1M) presentation (CYC004-2021)
- Received delegation to Region of Peel, reassigned to Pauline Thornham (CYC005-2021)
- Received sub-committee minutes from January 19, 2021 (CYC006-2021)
- Received Cycle Toronto correspondence on 2021 Bike Month (CYC007-2021)
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance about a proposed municipal resolution to phase out gas-fired power plants, and a presentation on pursuing Bee City Canada designation. Members will also receive verbal updates on the Grow Green Network, Brampton Tree Month, and the Centre for Community Energy Transformation, and discuss a waste literacy campaign and Earth Day recognition. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and declarations of interest.
- Delegation from Jack Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, re: municipal resolution on phasing out Ontario's gas-fired power plants
- Presentation by Karley Cianchino re: pursuing Bee City Canada designation for Brampton
- Verbal update re: designating September as Brampton Tree Month
- Discussion item re: establishment of a Waste Literacy Campaign
- Discussion item re: recognition of Earth Day - April 22, 2021
The Environment Advisory Committee received a delegation on phasing out Ontario's gas-fired power plants and carried a resolution requesting the province cap emissions and phase out gas generation by 2030. The committee also endorsed pursuing Bee City Canada designation for Brampton, recommending Council direct staff to submit the application. Other updates were received on the Grow Green Network, website progress, and Brampton Tree Month, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved resolution requesting Ontario cap gas plant emissions at 2.5 megatonnes/year and phase out by 2030 (EAC002-2021, carried)
- Endorsed pursuing Bee City Canada designation and recommended Council direct staff to apply (EAC003-2021, carried)
- Received verbal update on Centre for Community Energy Transformation and delegation from Sylvia Roberts (EAC004-2021, carried)
- Received update on Grow Green Network status (EAC005-2021, carried)
- Received update on Grow Green Network website progress (EAC006-2021, carried)
- Received update on designating September as Brampton Tree Month (EAC007-2021, carried)
- Received correspondence re: Atlas365 Inc. announcement (EAC008-2021, carried)
- Approved agenda and adjournment motions (EAC001-2021, EAC009-2021, carried)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on February 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and the minutes from October 1, 2020, and to discuss the format for the 2021 induction ceremony. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public attendance limited.
- Discussion re: Format for the 2021 Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Approval of minutes from October 1, 2020 meeting
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021
The committee discussed options for the 2021 Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will not be held in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. Staff presented a virtual or communication-based campaign format, and the committee received the discussion. No final decision was made on the ceremony format. The committee also noted the resignation of member Ken Giles, who is no longer a Brampton resident, and suggested he remain if he wishes, pending a review of the Procedure By-law.
- Approved agenda as published (SHF001-2021)
- Received discussion on 2021 Induction Ceremony format (SHF002-2021)
- Adjourned to March 4, 2021 (SHF003-2021)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting on February 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider staff reports and recommendations on a range of city services, including transit, licensing, procurement, and community programs. Key items include the Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit initial business case, mobile licensing fee changes, and several procurement requests. The meeting also includes public delegations and a closed session for negotiations.
- Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT Initial Business Case report and Metrolinx delegation
- Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014: 2021 licence fees and expiry date changes
- Request to begin procurement for four-fold doors at 11 fire stations
- Request to begin procurement for multi-functional print services and specialized printers
- 2021 Temporary Borrowing By-law
The Committee of Council received and supported the Metrolinx Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Initial Business Case, endorsing two scenarios (4 and 5) for advancement to the Preliminary Design Business Case. Staff were authorized to continue working with Metrolinx and regional partners to develop the project's next stage and governance framework. The committee also approved a motion requesting the Mayor write to the federal government to clarify the difference between leisure and essential travel, but rejected clauses to reverse the flight ban to sun destinations and waive quarantine costs.
- Supported Queen St-Hwy 7 BRT scenarios 4 and 5 for preliminary design (10-0)
- Authorized staff to work with Metrolinx on BRT preliminary design and MOU (10-0)
- Requested Mayor write to feds to clarify leisure vs essential travel (10-0)
- Rejected motion to reverse ban on flights to Caribbean and Mexico (2-8)
- Rejected motion to waive quarantine costs for essential travelers (2-8)
- Requested letter supporting reinstatement of MP Kamal Khera (carried)
- Referred Toby's Way trail naming to staff for implementation (11-0)
- Requested letter to Ontario Solicitor General on pet grooming as essential service (11-0)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will hold a statutory public meeting for an application by Castlebridge Development Group Ltd. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit four single detached dwellings at 10799 Creditview Road (Ward 6). The committee will also receive staff reports on the Transportation Master Plan Review objectives and principles, and on the Bram East (Area 41) and Goreway Drive Corridor (Area 39) Secondary Plans Review. The agenda includes routine consent items, minutes, and public question periods.
- Public meeting for OZS-2020-0022: four single detached dwellings at 10799 Creditview Road
- Transportation Master Plan Review – objectives and principles presentation and report
- Bram East (Area 41) and Goreway Drive Corridor (Area 39) Secondary Plans Review report
- Consent motion for routine items
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes
The Planning and Development Committee received a staff report on the Transportation Master Plan Review and endorsed its guiding principles to inform the update. The committee also directed the Clerk to send the report to Peel Regional Council and adjacent municipalities. Additionally, the committee received a report on the Castlebridge Development Group application for four single detached dwellings and directed staff to report back after public consultation and evaluation. The committee also approved minutes from the Brampton Heritage Board and Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee, and appointed representatives to the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee.
- Endorsed guiding principles for Transportation Master Plan Review (PDC019-2021)
- Directed Clerk to send TMP report to Peel Regional Council and adjacent municipalities (PDC019-2021)
- Received Castlebridge Development application report; directed staff to report back after public meeting and evaluation (PDC018-2021)
- Authorized statutory public meeting for Bram East and Goreway Drive Secondary Plans Review (PDC020-2021)
- Approved Brampton Heritage Board minutes including $10,000 heritage grant for 87 Elizabeth Street South (PDC021-2021)
- Approved Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee minutes (PDC022-2021)
- Appointed Medeiros, Fortini, and Vicente as representatives to Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PDC023-2021)
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop where members receive updates on Housing Brampton matters, including stakeholder engagement from October to December 2020, the draft strategy's Big Moves and action items, and next steps. Updates are also provided on the Additional Residential Units Review and Lodging Houses Review projects. The session is informational with discussion, and no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Housing Brampton stakeholder engagement overview (Oct–Dec 2020)
- Big Moves and related Action Items in draft Housing Brampton Strategy
- Additional Residential Units Review project update
- Lodging Houses Review project update
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear one appeal regarding a property in Brampton, Ontario. The appeal, filed by Durcaa Ltd., concerns an order issued under By-law 104-96. The meeting is largely procedural, with the single hearing being the main item of business.
- Hearing #1: File L11.07/2020, appellant Durcaa Ltd., order dated October 20, 2020, under By-law 104-96
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to vote on a wide range of items, including a notice of motion to establish a municipal ombudsman, several by-law amendments (sign, business licensing, traffic, zoning), and land-related matters such as surplus declarations and part lot control exemptions. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, BramptonU, and a consent agreement for a property at 1553 Hallstone Road.
- Notice of motion to establish a Municipal Ombudsman, directing staff to investigate formation and report back
- By-law 1-2021: amend Sign By-law 399-2002 to exempt signs identifying elected officials or candidates
- By-law 6-2021 and 7-2021: Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Ouray Developments at Nexus Avenue and Fogal Road (Ward 8)
- By-law 10-2021 and 11-2021: declare surplus portions of city lands at 917/927 Bovaird Drive West and 8870 McLaughlin Road West for leases
- Consent agreement for 1553 Hallstone Road (Ward 6) with David Jeffrey Rollings and Kareen Mary Rollings
Council approved a resolution to work with Tamil community groups to locate a park or facility for a Tamil Memorial Genocide monument, after rejecting an amendment to rename it. A motion to request a cap on cannabis retail store licenses and proximity limits was defeated. Council also approved a workshop on a potential Municipal Development Corporation and directed staff to investigate establishing a Municipal Ombudsman and Auditor General office.
- Approved Tamil Memorial Genocide monument resolution (carried as amended)
- Rejected amendment to rename monument to 'Tamil Genocide Memorial' (4-7)
- Defeated motion to request cannabis retail store cap and 500m proximity limit (5-6)
- Approved council workshop on Municipal Development Corporation (7-4)
- Directed staff to investigate Municipal Ombudsman and Auditor General office (11-0)
- Approved mandatory mask policy at outdoor skating rinks (carried)
- Approved consent motion trial for three months (carried)
- Approved procurement for Fire Station 214 and paramedic station (carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider two new consent applications and one deferred consent, plus 15 new minor variance applications. The consents involve land severances on McVean Drive and Bramalea Road for future residential use. The minor variances cover a range of property requests, including setbacks, accessory structures, and parking reductions.
- Consent B-2020-0026/0027: sever ~0.81 ha at 10829 and 0 McVean Drive for lot addition
- Consent B-2020-0024 (deferred): sever ~1.6 ha at 11613 Bramalea Road for new residential lot
- A-2020-0159: reduce required parking from 334 to 183 spaces at 286 Rutherford Road South
- A-2020-0154: allow temporary outdoor truck storage for 3 years at 73 Sun Pac Boulevard
- A-2020-0147: allow cabana exceeding size limits and habitable use at 18 Lonetree Court
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting on 2021-01-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no concrete topics for discussion or action.
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no listed decisions, proposals, or public hearings.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including surplus declarations for leases at 917/927 Bovaird Drive West and 8870 McLaughlin Road West, a request to name a park after the Duncan family, and a motion to endorse FCM's green and inclusive economic recovery recommendations. The agenda also includes routine consent items, procurement requests, and several discussion items on topics like dump truck policies and park naming.
- Surplus declaration for lease of portion of 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West (Ward 5)
- Surplus declaration for long-term ground lease at 8870 McLaughlin Road West (Flower City Community Campus, Ward 4)
- Request to begin procurement for general contractor for Fire Station 214 and paramedic satellite station at 917/927 Bovaird Drive West
- Motion to endorse FCM recommendations for green and inclusive economic recovery
- Request for park naming 'Duncan' or 'Norman Duncan' Park
The Committee of Council approved a mandatory mask/face covering policy for all city-operated outdoor skating rinks, applying to those over age 10, under the city's state of emergency. The committee also endorsed FCM's green and inclusive economic recovery recommendations, directed staff to begin discussions with Ryerson University on a Police Cybercrime Training Centre, and approved several routine items including budget amendments for park development.
- Approved mandatory mask policy at outdoor skating rinks (11-0)
- Endorsed FCM's green and inclusive economic recovery recommendations (10-0)
- Directed staff to discuss Police Cybercrime Training Centre with Ryerson University (10-0)
- Approved $1,250,508 budget amendment for LIV Communities Landmart Phase 2 Park Block 118
- Approved $4,768,168 budget amendment for parkland over dedication in Ward 6
- Deferred procurement for multi-functional print services to Feb 3, 2021 (11-0)
- Approved surplus declaration for lease at 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West
- Approved surplus declaration for long-term ground lease at 8870 McLaughlin Road West
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including proposed designations for 49 Chapel Street and 10020 Mississauga Road, and a heritage incentive grant for 87 Elizabeth Street South. The board will also hear a farewell delegation from a former heritage planner and discuss the Credit Valley Trail. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and recommendation.
- Intention to designate 49 Chapel Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Designation of 10020 Mississauga Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Heritage Incentive Grant for 87 Elizabeth Street South
- Delegation from former Heritage Planner Cassandra Jasinski
- Discussion of Credit Valley Trail at request of board member
Governance and Council Operations Committee
The Governance and Council Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and receive staff reports on updating the standing committee structure, a council office management and ethical framework, and procurement options to hire a third-party auditor for a forensic audit related to a cancelled consulting contract. The agenda also includes a discussion item about emails regarding regional business. Most of the agenda is routine procedural items, with the substantive business being these three staff reports.
- Staff report on Standing Committee Structure Update
- Staff report on Council Office Management and Ethical Framework
- Procurement options to retain third-party auditor for forensic audit on payment for cancelled consulting service contract
- Discussion item re. emails regarding Regional Business
- Closed session for personal matters and labour relations
The committee approved a revised standing committee structure (Option 1 with amendments), creating a new Legislative Services Section and rotating five sections every three months. It also approved a Council Office Management Framework for staff employment agreements and authorized a competitive procurement for a forensic audit, with committee involvement in short-listing. The meeting included a closed session for personal matters and employee negotiations.
- Approved revised standing committee structure (Option 1 with amendments) (carried)
- Created new Legislative Services Section under Committee of Council, with Councillor Bowman as Chair and Councillor Whillans as Vice Chair
- Rotated five sections under Committee of Council in three-month intervals
- Approved Council Office Management Framework for inclusion in employment agreements (carried)
- Approved competitive procurement for forensic audit, waiving Purchasing By-law for committee consultation (4-1)
- Moved into closed session for personal matters and employee negotiations (carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a statutory public meeting and considering multiple development applications, including zoning by-law amendments for residential and mixed-use projects across the city. The committee will also review city-initiated changes to eliminate minimum parking requirements in the downtown and along the Hurontario-Main corridor, and amendments related to second units. Several subdivision and official plan amendment applications are also on the agenda for recommendation.
- City-initiated zoning amendment to eliminate minimum parking requirements in Downtown, Central Area, and Hurontario-Main Corridor
- Zoning amendment for 29 additional units and supermarket relocation at Queen Street East and McVean Drive (File OZS-2020-0019)
- Official Plan and zoning amendment for 24 stacked townhouses and 3 traditional townhouses at 172 Church Street East (File OZS-2020-0026)
- Zoning amendment for a 21-storey, 290-unit residential building at 225 Malta Avenue (File OZS-2020-0028)
- Zoning amendment for two high-rise mixed-use towers at 8863 The Gore Road (File OZS-2020-0032)
The Planning and Development Committee received several staff reports and approved three development applications: an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment with a draft plan of subdivision for Candevcon Ltd. (File C03W14.008), a Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Candevcon Ltd. (File C08E17.012), and an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment with a draft plan of subdivision for Ouray Developments (File C10E05.019). The committee also endorsed the selection of urbanMetrics Inc. as peer review consultant for the Inclusionary Zoning Assessment and directed staff to hold a statutory public meeting for Bill 108 amendments. All motions were carried.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Candevcon Ltd. (File C03W14.008)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Candevcon Ltd. (File C08E17.012)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Ouray Developments (File C10E05.019)
- Endorsed selection of urbanMetrics Inc. as peer review consultant for Inclusionary Zoning Assessment
- Directed staff to hold a statutory public meeting for Bill 108 amendments
- Approved site-specific Sign By-law amendment for Peel Standard Condominium Corporation 1044 (7956 Torbram Road)
- Approved exemption from Section 22(2.1) of the Planning Act for Medallion Developments Inc. (PRE17.123)
- Received Cycling Advisory Committee minutes and recommendations
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is holding a regular meeting with two hearings. The first is a licensing appeal by Erwin Francis Lyttle under the Licensing By-law, rescheduled from October 5, 2020. The second is a dog license appeal by Kayla Winick under the Dog License By-law, which was previously adjourned for an extension of time to appeal.
- Hearing #1: Erwin Francis Lyttle, File L24.01/2020, Licensing By-law 67-2014, incident July 14, 2020
- Hearing #2: Kayla Winick, File L25.12/2020, Dog License By-law 250-2005, incident July 5, 2020
- Meeting held via Webex due to COVID-19 restrictions
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications, including requests to permit accessory structures, setbacks, lot coverage, and a food processing facility. The committee will also adopt minutes from a previous meeting and receive comments from the Region of Peel.
- A-2020-0132: Gazebo at 42 Clover Bloom Road exceeding size limits
- A-2020-0133: Shed and fence variances at 1 Moore Crescent
- A-2020-0134: Two-storey addition at 8951 Mississauga Road with reduced setbacks
- A-2020-0138: Outside truck storage at 100 Ace Drive
- A-2020-0142: Mezzanine and parking reduction at Sun Pac Boulevard units