Brampton public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a property at 10209 Bramalea Road. Other applications for Queen Street West and Bramalea Road were received for consideration, with the latter involving a request for deferral.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 10209 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0026)
- Received presentation and delegations for 1286-1306 Queen Street West (File: OZS-2023-0024)
- Received presentation and delegations for 69 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0020)
- Approved agenda as amended (PDC112-2023)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council reviewed site inspection reports for six schools and determined crossing guards were not warranted at the requested intersections. The Council approved several infrastructure improvements, including pavement markings and signal reviews, and ordered a new site inspection for Northwood Public School.
- Approved site inspection for Kimbark Drive and Gretna Drive (SC018-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Financial Drive and Olivia Marie Road (SC019-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Fernforest Dr. and Abitibi Lake Dr.; approved enhanced crosswalk markings (SC020-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Jordensen Drive and Lisson/Hanbury Crescent; approved enhanced markings (SC021-2023)
- Approved pedestrian signal timing review and asphalt repairs at Fernforest Dr. and Sandalwood Pkwy (SC022-2023)
- Denied crossing guard on Squire Ellis Dr.; approved All Way Stop warrant study (SC023-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Edinburgh Road and Mugford Crescent; approved 'No Stopping Anytime' signs on Edinburgh Drive (SC024-2023)
- Approved agenda for September 7, 2023 meeting (SC0017-2023)
Committee of Council
The Committee approved changes to pet licensing fees and expiration dates. It also decided that a specific property on Churchville Road will not be deemed surplus. Additionally, a request for more pickleball courts was referred to staff for a 2024 report.
- Approved changes to pet license expiry from calendar year to 365 or 730 days (Carried)
- Approved amendments to User Fee By-law 380-2003 for pet license fees effective Nov 1, 2023 (Carried)
- Decided property at 7752 Churchville Road will not be deemed surplus for this or future Council terms (Carried)
- Referred petition for more pickleball courts to staff for a Q1 2024 report (Carried)
- Approved agenda amendments including a discussion on Riverstone Development (Carried)
- Approved routine consent items 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, and 15.1 (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee received four presentations regarding the design of Fire Station 215, the federal Enabling Youth Fund, recreation inclusion services, and Q2 accessible parking enforcement. No policy changes were made, and a proposed motion to review the Fire Station 215 access corridor was withdrawn.
- Approved agenda as published (AAC016-2023)
- Received presentation on Accessibility Design within Brampton Fire Station 215 (AAC017-2023)
- Received presentation on Government of Canada’s Enabling Youth Fund (AAC018-2023)
- Received presentation on Recreation Inclusion and Integration (AAC019-2023)
- Received Q2 Accessible Parking Enforcement Update (AAC020-2023)
- Withdrew motion to review access corridor at Fire Station 215 following staff response
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee approved the inclusion of proposed Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) policies into a future Official Plan Amendment. The Committee requested reviews of sustainability metrics and home size ratios. Several staff presentations regarding zoning by-law amendments were received.
- Approved including proposed MTSA policies and schedules in future Official Plan Amendment
- Directed City Clerk to forward MTSA Information Report and resolution to Region of Peel, local MPs, and local MPPs
- Received staff presentation for zoning by-law amendment at 5556, 5600 and 5620 Countryside Drive
- Received staff presentation for zoning by-law amendment at 0 Goreway Drive (File: OZS-2023-0011)
- Received staff presentation for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment at 10209 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0026)
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The committee accepted a comprehensive work plan aligned with the 2040 Vision and Vision Zero to help the city pursue silver status from the Share The Road Cycling Coalition. The committee also requested that Traffic Operations staff attend the next meeting to discuss curb cuts and bike lane design.
- Accepted the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan (Carried)
- Received presentation on Ontario Walk Friendly Communities (Carried)
- Requested Traffic Operations staff attend next meeting for info on curb cuts and bike lane design (Carried)
- Received verbal update on 2023 Proposed Curb Cuts and Pedestrian Crossovers (Carried)
- Received July 2023 Sub-Committee Minutes (Carried)
- Referred correspondence regarding Orenda Road and Steeles Avenue East link to staff for response (Carried)
City Council
City Council approved a budget amendment for the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre addition and renovation. The council also authorized procurement for electric vehicles and engineering services for the widening of Countryside Drive.
- Approved $9,942,000 budget increase for Chris Gibson Recreation Centre Addition and Renovation
- Authorized procurement for the supply and delivery of electric vehicles
- Authorized procurement for engineering services to widen Countryside Drive from The Gore Road to Regional Road 50
- Approved assumption of streets for Registered Plan 43M-1841 (By-law 125-2023)
- Approved Planning and Development Committee Recommendations PDC075-2023 to PDC088-2023
- Designated leased space at 150 Central Park Drive as Municipal Capital Facilities
- Adopted minutes from June 28 and July 13, 2023 meetings
Environment Advisory Committee
The committee established the Engagement and Events Sub-Committees and appointed six members to these roles. The committee also referred the matter of environmental education for newcomers to the Engagement Sub-Committee for further review.
- Established Engagement Sub-Committee and appointed Brajgeet Bhathal and Shailly Prajapati (Carried)
- Established Events Sub-Committee and appointed Sukran Balaban, Neil Fairhead, Hardik Mankad, and Shailly Prajapati (Carried)
- Referred environmental education for newcomers to the Engagement Sub-Committee for review (Carried)
- Received presentation on Draft Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan (Carried)
- Received verbal update on Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project (Carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee received staff presentations and public delegations regarding three separate zoning and official plan applications on Steeles Avenue West. No final approvals were granted; staff will continue working with applicants to address resident concerns.
- Approved agenda as amended (PDC089-2023)
- Approved routine item 8.1 (PDC090-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 137 Steeles Avenue West (PDC091-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 0 Steeles Avenue West (PDC092-2023)
Planning and Development Committee - Special Meeting
The Planning and Development Committee approved several Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for various developments. The committee also approved two tax increment grants for office developments on Financial Drive and established a fee for minor amendments to the Main Street North Development Permit System.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment for WSP Canada Inc. / Infrastructure Ontario at Tomken Road and Highway 407 Overpass
- Approved fee for minor amendment process for Main Street North Development Permit System
- Approved principal TIEG grant for 7500/7510 Financial Drive (approx. $884,204 over 10 years)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for First Gulf Business Park Inc. at 535 Steeles Avenue East
- Approved principal TIEG grant for 7600 Financial Drive (approx. $220,120 over 10 years)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment for Airport Highway 7 Developments Ltd. at 9125 Airport Road
- Deferred Zoning By-law amendment for 2820453 Ontario Inc. – Candevcon Limited to August 28, 2023
- Received staff report on residential driveway widenings (RM 41/2022)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Board approved the intention to designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved a building protection plan for a property in Ward 4. A heritage permit application for a lot severance at 85 Victoria Street was refused due to conflicts with design guidelines.
- Approved intention to designate 10315 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Carried)
- Approved intention to designate 17 Frederick Street (Carried)
- Refused Heritage Permit Application for 85 Victoria Street (14-0)
- Approved Heritage Building Protection Plan for 8940 Creditview Road (Carried)
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee decided not to start legal proceedings against Rajsatinder Singh Grewal regarding campaign contributions to mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur. The Committee stated it was satisfied that contributions were made by two separate people from a joint account.
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against contributor Rajsatinder Singh Grewal for apparent contravention of Section 88.9 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
- Approved agenda as published (Carried)
- Received correspondence from Gary Flynn of TD Canada Trust dated June 30, 2023 (Carried)
- Confirmed the decision regarding the review of campaign contributions for Rajsatinder Singh Grewal (Carried)
City Council - Special Meeting
City Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute lease agreements with Golden Age Village for the Elderly for a long-term care facility. Council also approved a one-time licensing policy waiver for tier-seating at the 2023 GT event.
- Approved lease and license rights for Golden Age Village for the Elderly at 8870 McLaughlin Road West (Carried)
- Approved one-time waiver of city licensing policy for tier-seating during the 2023 GT event (Carried)
- Approved sharing the Ahmadiyya Heritage Month proclamation with AMO and FCM members (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Passed By-law 121-2023 to confirm proceedings of the July 13, 2023 Special Meeting (Carried)
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee reviewed several campaign contribution reports from the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election. In all five cases reviewed, the committee decided not to commence legal proceedings against the contributors. The committee also appointed its Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Appointed Caroline Lynch as Chair (6 votes)
- Appointed Nancy Mukhija as Vice-Chair (4 votes)
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Gurratan Singh
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Kashmir Singh
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Sunita Ahuja
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against R. Davis
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Robert Davis
City Council
City Council approved amendments to the Public Nuisance and Business Licensing by-laws to regulate motor vehicle and power device noise. Council also authorized a development charge deferral agreement for the Kaneff Group of Companies. Several routine items, including a new Reservist Leave Policy and park procurement, were passed via consent motion.
- Approved amendments to Public Nuisance By-law 136-2018 and Business Licensing By-law 332-2013 to regulate vehicle and power device noise
- Approved a graduated penalty system for non-parking administrative penalties (By-law 218-2019)
- Authorized a development charge deferral agreement with Kaneff Group of Companies for the MDA Global HQ expansion
- Approved the Reservist Leave Policy
- Accepted and assumed Red Ash Court as part of the public highway system (By-law 113-2023)
- Authorized procurement for impact attenuation surfaces and miscellaneous parks construction at various locations
- Appointed 10 members to the Downtown Brampton BIA Board of Directors for 2023-2027
- Deferred the Sagarmatha Park asset naming report to the next meeting
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Election Compliance Audit Committee approved its 2022-2026 procedures and reviewed campaign contribution reports. The Committee decided not to commence legal proceedings against eight contributors to Jaskaran Sandhu's 2022 campaign, citing either minimal over-contributions or evidence that contributions came from different people.
- Appointed Caroline Lynch as Acting Chair (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2026 Brampton Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Procedures (unanimous)
- Received report on 2022 Municipal Election Candidate Campaign Contributions (unanimous)
- Received report on 2022 Municipal Election Registered Third-Party Advertiser Campaign Contributions (unanimous)
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Baljeet Grewal and Vinod Kasal
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Jaskaran Grewal, Rajvinder Grewal, and Reena Johal
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Davinder Khattra and Amrinder Mangat
Environment Advisory Committee
The committee held an orientation session and elected its leadership for the coming year. Members received presentations on committee processes and Brampton's Environmental Program.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Received orientation presentations from Charlotte Gravlev and Pam Cooper (Carried)
- Appointed Sherry-Ann Ram and Raman Vasudev as Co-Chairs for a one-year term ending June 2024 (Carried)
Committee of Council
The Committee approved a large batch of routine items via a consent motion. It also formally received delegations regarding affordable housing at 1524 Countryside Drive, a partnership proposal from the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, and a business update from the Brampton Honey Badgers.
- Approved agenda amendments including new discussion items on street renaming and parking (CW233-2023)
- Approved 25 routine items as part of Consent (CW234-2023)
- Received delegation from Habitat for Humanity GTA regarding cost sharing for 1524 Countryside Drive (CW235-2023)
- Received delegation from Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival regarding a permanent partnership (CW236-2023)
- Received business update delegation from Brampton Honey Badgers (CW237-2023)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Board approved the removal of 8935 Mississauga Road from the heritage register and approved impact assessments for developments at 0 & 256 Main Street North and 4784 Castlemore Road. The Board also elected Stephen Collie and Doug McLeod as Co-Chairs for a term ending November 2024.
- Approved removal of 8935 Mississauga Road from the heritage register (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 0 & 256 Main Street North, including requirements for a Temporary Protection Plan and a commemorative plaque (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 4784 Castlemore Road, requiring a Heritage Building Protection Plan and Heritage Conservation Plan (Carried)
- Appointed Stephen Collie and Doug McLeod as Co-Chairs through November 2024 (Carried)
- Received orientation presentation by Deputy Clerk Charlotte Gravlev (Carried)
- Received introductory presentation by Principal Planner Charlton Carscallen (Carried)
City Council
City Council approved a request for a Minister's Zoning Order to facilitate mixed-use buildings, parkland, and a private street at 545 Steeles Avenue West. The council also approved several routine items, including the installation of Pride crosswalks and the assumption of five streets.
- Supported MZO request for mixed-use development at 545 Steeles Avenue West
- Approved installation of Pride crosswalks in Ward 3 and Ward 7
- Directed staff to implement annual public Pride displays starting in 2024
- Approved assumption of Belgium Crescent, Brisdale Drive, Bucksaw Street, Hammerhead Road, and Remembrance Road
- Directed staff to initiate traffic light implementation at Yellow Avens Boulevard and Countryside Drive
- Enacted By-law 103-2023 to amend the Chief Building Official appointment by-law
- Approved recommendations PDC064-2023 to PDC074-2023 from Planning and Development Committee
- Approved recommendations AU017-2023 to AU027-2023 from Audit Committee
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The committee elected two Co-Chairs for a two-year term. Members received orientation on committee processes and an overview of the City of Brampton's Active Transportation Master Plan.
- Approved the meeting agenda (ATC001-2023)
- Received orientation presentation from Deputy City Clerk C. Gravlev (ATC002-2023)
- Received Active Transportation Master Plan presentation from N. Cadete (ATC003-2023)
- Elected Stephen Laidlaw and Lisa Stokes as Co-Chairs for a term ending June 2025 (ATC004-2023)
- Adjourned meeting to August 15, 2023 (ATC005-2023)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee approved the city's 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and recommendations from the 2023 Development Charges Audit. The committee also enacted a new by-law combining the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter.
- Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
- Approved recommendations in the Development Charges Audit Report 2023 (Carried)
- Approved and enacted combined Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter by-law (Carried)
- Approved updated Corporate Fraud Governance Structure and Corporate Fraud Prevention Policy (Carried)
- Requested Director of Internal Audit review citizen member applicants for audit credentials (Carried)
- Approved agenda for June 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Committee of Council
The Committee referred a request for downtown business construction mitigation and artist-based tenancy for vacant city properties to staff for a June report. It also directed staff to work with community groups to design a city-wide litter clean-up program. Other delegations regarding garbage mitigation and tenant rights were received or referred.
- Referred Downtown Brampton BIA request for construction support and artist-based tenancy for vacant city properties to staff (Carried)
- Directed staff to work with P.A.L.'s and other stakeholders to design a city-wide litter clean-up program (Carried)
- Referred Angelina Carrara's proposal to mitigate displaced garbage to the Community Safety and Well-being Office (Carried)
- Received delegation from Peel ACORN regarding multi-residential landlord licensing and tenant rights (Carried)
- Approved agenda amendments to add discussion items on Pride Month and International Yoga Day (Carried)
- Approved routine items 10.2.2, 10.2.3, and 11.3.1 as part of Consent (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee held an orientation session and appointed two Co-Chairs for a one-year term. Members also received a presentation on accessibility in Brampton and a report on Q1 2023 accessible parking statistics.
- Approved the meeting agenda (AAC011-2023)
- Received orientation presentations from Peter Fay and Janice Adshead (AAC012-2023)
- Appointed Franco Spadafora and Gurleen Garcha as Co-Chairs for one year (AAC013-2023)
- Received Q1 2023 Accessibility Parking Statistics update from Roberta Van Belkom (AAC014-2023)
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee approved a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Upper Mayfield Estates. Several other zoning applications and staff presentations were received for the record, and one MZO request was referred to staff for a report to Council.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Upper Mayfield Estates at 0, 5759 Mayfield Road (PDC071-2023)
- Referred MZO request for 545 Steeles Avenue West to staff for report to June 14 Council meeting (PDC070-2023)
- Received staff presentation for 5254 Old Castlemore Road zoning application (PDC066-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 8383 Mississauga Road zoning application (PDC067-2023)
- Received staff presentation for 9125 Airport Road zoning application (PDC068-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 4584 Castlemore Road secondary plan and zoning application (PDC069-2023)
- Withdrew application for 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street (PDC064-2023)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council approved site inspections for several schools to review crossing guard needs, traffic congestion, and 'Kiss and Ride' operations. The council also received an orientation presentation regarding its structure and the role of crossing guards.
- Approved site inspection for Kiss and Ride operation at St. Ursula Catholic School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard request at Eldorado Public School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard request at Carberry Public School
- Approved site inspection for traffic and safety review at St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School
- Approved site inspection for traffic and walking route review at St Joseph Catholic School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard and congestion review at Whaley's Corner Public School
- Approved site inspection for parking and Kiss and Ride review at Fernforest Public School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard and parking review at Pte. Buckam Singh Public School
City Council
City Council agreed in principle to sponsor the 2023 GT20 Tournament as the Hosting Sponsor. The agreement includes a $300,000 payment and a waiver of rental fees for cricket fields at Brampton Sports Park. Council also endorsed recommendations regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023.
- Approved $300,000 sponsorship and rental fee waiver for 2023 GT20 Tournament (Carried)
- Designated 2023 Global GT20 Canada Cricket Tournament as municipally significant for liquor permit purposes (Carried)
- Endorsed comments and recommendations to the Province regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved minutes from the May 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting (Carried)
- Approved recommendations CW200-2023 to CW217-2023 from the May 10, 2023 Committee of Council Meeting (Carried)
- Deferred notice of motion regarding shade shelters for city parks to June 14, 2023 (Carried)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council endorsed an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund. Council also approved a $5.26 million draw from the General Rate Stabilization reserve to cover the 2022 operating budget deficit.
- Endorsed application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund and authorized submission by June 14, 2023
- Approved $5,262,012 draw from General Rate Stabilization reserve for 2022 operating budget deficit
- Approved funding of $7,420,199 in net COVID-19 impacts via Federal and Provincial grants
- Authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for municipally-requested services
- Authorized Treasurer to amend budgets for Capital Projects listed in the Q4 2022 Financial Status Report
- Proclaimed May 5, 2023 as Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Day
MedTech Task Force
The MedTech Task Force received presentations regarding economic development partnerships, the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine, and the City of Brampton Official Plan. Members discussed the need for wet labs and the integration of MedTech uses into transit-oriented communities on city lands.
- Approved the meeting agenda (MTTF001-2023)
- Received Economic Development presentation regarding health and life sciences partnerships (MTTF002-2023)
- Received presentation on Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine (MTTF003-2023)
- Received presentation on Official Plan and City Lands highlighting MedTech uses (MTTF004-2023)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (MTTF005-2023)