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Dear Chair Moore &Members of the Planning &Infrastructure Services Committee,

RE: BILD Comments - Brampton LRT-June 22nd meeting ofthe P&ISCommittee

Members of the Building Industryand Land Development Association (BILD) were very pleasedto hear the Minister of Transportation's announcement on April 21st which confirmed that the Province was moving forward with the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project, bringing23 kilometres of rapid transit to Mississauga and Brampton. The priority rapid transit projects that the Province is investing in willincrease transit ridership, reduce travel times, manage congestion, connect people to jobs, and improve the economy.

Overall, the province'sMoving Ontario Forward plan will make $31.5 billion availableover the next 10 years for investment in priority infrastructure projects across the Province, and is expected to support over approximately 20,000 jobs per year in construction and related industries. This is a move firmly supported by BILD and its members. We are also very supportive of the $16 billion being allocated to transit and transportation projects in the GTHA - whereapproximately $15 billion will be available forinvestmentin roads, bridges, transit and other criticalinfrastructurein the rest of the province through the Moving Ontario Forward Plan.

We wouldliketo offerour most sincerecongratulations on the announcement of the fully­ funded $1.6 billion lightrail transit linein Peel Region. It should be noted that other regions are not receiving a benefit ofa fully funded transit infrastructure. Connectingthe Citiesof Mississaugaand Brampton along Hurontario-Main Street will ensure that these two cities continue to growand become even stronger economicengines for the Provinceof Ontario. ThisHurontario-Main LRT will provide a crucial linkbetweenmanyof the Region's existing transit lines, and our association has always been supportive of transit and transportation initiatives, especially when they are associated to goods and people movement in an ever growing part of Ontario, such as the City of Brampton. We understand thattheCity will becloser to making adecision onthe Brampton LRT atitsPlanning and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting onJune 22nd. As your partnersin community building, and as interested and affected stakeholders, BILD is very supportive ofa surface route that connects Brampton residents and business employees directly into the Downtown GO station. This will be a means to build vibrant, connected andcompletecommunities in Brampton. This city-building project is more than just a transportation route. The direct surface connection to the downtown GO station will be a means of economic and residential development which with its aim to reduce congestion, will be sure to improve the quality of life for Brampton residents. It is the more responsible, cost-effective way to support growth and positive change by connecting neighbours, and business employees to their destinations using sustainable transit. This critical piece ofinfrastructure is aalso avery significant initiative that well complements the City's own goals andobjectives related to the provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The transit option will act as acatalyst for further investment, allowing for additional housing optionsand choices, aswell as increased levels of intensification in an area that makes most sense for the City. The resulting vibrant downtown core will spark economic development, and bring services and people together - what a community transit hub should truly be. The much-needed transit investment is abig step in the right direction and will prove tobe transformational in a positive way, especially ifthere are appropriate planning policies such as pre-designating and pre-zoning to support it. Building complete communities, with the appropriate density ofpeople andemployment spaces, along transit likes like the new one in the City of Brampton makes sense, and a directsurface routeconnection to the downtown GO station will help tosustain the overall operation ofthe service over the long term. This is not atime for small plans, but rather atime for everyone to embrace the change that comes with high density development and additional employment and business opportunities needed to support the long-term sustainability ofthistransitinvestment.

BILD and its members look forward to additional conversations of howwe can continue to be the City ofBrampton's partner in building complete communities, and how we can all work together to have better movement ofgoods and people, in a region that will continue to grow.

Sincerely,

Paula J. Tenuta, MCIP RPP VicePresident, Policy&Government Relations cc. Darren Steedman, Peel Chapter Chair F2-2-1

Ontario BRAMPTON CITYCOUNCJL Home Builders' Association patb- JuU(8,2oi5

20 Upjohn Rd., Suite 101 (416)443-1545 North York, Ontario Toll Free 1-800-387-0109 Planning and Infrastructure M3B 2V9 Fax: (416) 443-9982 Services Committee www.ohba.ca [email protected] Date: J^^ <^\ £dS June 17,2015

Chair Councillor Elaine Moore & Members of the Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee City of Brampton 2 Wellington St. W Brampton, Ontario L6Y4R2

RE: OHBA Comments - Brampton LRT

DearChair Moore &Members of the Planning &Infrastructure Services Committee,

OHBA is very supportive of the 2015 Ontario Budget commitments to increase transit infrastructure funding overthe next decade in the GTAH to approximately $16 billion. Specific to Brampton, OHBA is supportive ofthe announcement by the Minister ofTransportation on April 21st that confirmed provincial funding to move ahead with the Hurontario-Main LRT. OHBA hasconsistently supported investments to expand transitservices across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, however our support has been contingent on better linking transit and transportation investments with efficient land-use planning which will maximize the value of these investments.

We understand that the City will be closer to making a decision on the Brampton LRT at its Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting onJune 22nd. OHBA and ourlargest local association BILD, are supportive ofa surface route that connects Brampton residents and business employees directly intothe Downtown GO station. OHBA notes that the direct surface connection to the downtown GO station is a critical component of the project as it will be a means of economic and residential development which will reduce congestion, create jobs and will improve the quality of life for Brampton residents. OHBA believes the direct connection is the more responsible, cost-effective choice to support growth by connecting neighbours, and business employees to their destinations using transit.

OHBA believes that transportation infrastructure investments by the province should be packaged with municipal implementation tools including pre-zoning and Community Planning Permit Systems to create certainty and investment-ready communities. These investments should be made on the basis that they would work towards the goal of achieving the intensification and density targets of the Growth Plan as well as incenting development opportunities in areas that should be intensifying, yet have not attracted F2-2-Z the necessary investment. The province and its municipal partners, including Brampton, should also ensure that transit-oriented, location-efficient communities remain affordable for people to purchase or rent housing and attract employers. The private sector will invest in transit-oriented development along transit corridors, including the Hurontario-Main LRT corridor, but we require better planning certainty to bring thesecommunities forward in a more efficient and affordable manner. This requires anapproach to "take thepolitics outofplanning"through pre-designation and pre-zoning.

In the OHBA Co-ordinated Review submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in May, we noted that while progress has been made overthe past decade, too many existing and planned transit corridors are lined with low-density development and decades out-of-date planning permissions. It is critical that the City of Brampton not make the same mistakes as other municipalities and capitalize on this historic investment in Brampton. Therefore, the city must take an assertive and pro-active role to pre-zoning and pre-designate this transit corridor for transit-oriented development. OHBA notes that should this not occur, that we will approach the province to require pre-zoning prior to funds actually flowing to finance the construction of the LRT.

OHBA appreciates the commitment by provincial government to improve the quality of life in Brampton and Mississuaga with its significant financial commitment to the region. Furthermore, OHBA is supportive of the direct surface route option and appreciates the long-term advocacy bythe City of Brampton to make this project possible.

Michael Colfms-Williams Director, Policy Ontario Home Builders' Association c. Hon. Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation c. Bryan Tuckey, President&CEO, Building Industry and Land DevelopmentAssociation F2-3 Danton, Shauna

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Comments and Hello, I am just wriwriting to say that I support the Hurontario LRT Plan, and want it to continue onwards. As a commuter, by Inquiries: bicycle and by car, I look forward to this improvement along I believe the future is about having sustainable options and we need to do this. Lets get this project moving. Thank You

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Last Modified 6/17/2015 5:02 PM by System Account Danton, Shauna F2-H Planning and Infrastructure From: Fay, Peter Services Committee Sent: 2015/06/17 5:25 PM To: Danton, Shauna DateJarxe^ <£3 otol'S Cc: Evans, Earl ^ Subject FW: Correspondence for H10-1 Hurontario - Main Light Rail Transit project update

BRAMPTON CITYCOUNCIL From: Sent: 2015/06/17 5:19 PM PATC.J*(ya2ot5r __ To: City Clerks Office Subject: Correspondence for H10-1 Hurontario - Main Light Rail Transit project update

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am completely in favour of the Light Rail Project going forward as soon as possible. Having seen and used it in other Cities in the World. It is the most efficient form of transportation for moving many people from A to B in a short time as I have seen. Therefore I would like to see this project go ahead as soon as possible. I live in Ward 3/4 on Street and it will be very convenient for me to use in the coming years to get to downtown Brampton, Square One and the Lakeshore. I see no problem with the LRT going up Main Street as it will benefit the down town core of the City.

George Shepperdley F2-5 Planning and Infrastructure Danton, Shauna Services Committee

From: David Laing Date: JuAg. £3 OlH^ Sent: 2015/06/10 7:39 PM To: Palleschi, Michael - Councillor; Whillans, Doug - Councillor Cc BRAMPTON CITY COUNWL Subject Brampton LRT nATC. Jtth/ 6, ZQ15 •»

Hello Councillors, Please know that my wife Dayle and Isupport the proposed route for the LRT along Main Street. Without LRT transit, traffic congestion along Main Street willonly get worse in the future, The majority of cars will continue to drive through the downtown core as opposed to stopping in the downtown core to shop.

Brampton needs a new vision for its downtown and the LRT can form the foundation for that vision. With LRT transit Brampton downtown is turned into a destination not a thoroughfare; it will reduce the amount of traffic on Main Street which will attract more people; people buy things, cars don't.

European cities long ago installed LRT transit along their main streets; the trains run metres from heritage buildings that are centuries older than the ones in Brampton. The City of Prague in the Czech Republic is an excellent example of this. Transit adds to the ambience of the streetscape; transit adds to the commercial success of the areas through with it passes; proximity to transit increases residential property values. LRT transit is quieter than cars and busses.

LRT transit isthe way for Brampton to move intothe 21st Century. Please support the proposed route for the LRT up Main Street. Let's get this thing built!

Thank you.

David Laing B.A.Sc. LEED® AP \{Dayfo£Mn(}> EMPOWERING YOUR CONSCIOUS CONSUMER Danton, Shauna \ A*~ 10 Planning and Infrastructure m^mmmmmm Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office \ *~ ^ . —. Sent: 2015/06/17 6:02 PM Date: JU/^6 oCol^ olQlb> To: Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl Subject FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

From: Vani Madgal BRAMPTON CITY COWCXL Sent: 2015/06/17 5:27 PM \,,|i/Q o^e; To: City Clerks Office "atc- ^^YO/A)^ Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee members,

The much awaited HurontarioMainLRT project has finally been approved and fully funded by the province.

Currently we are left with no viable option to travel between Brampton and Mississauga other than driving through the congested traffic which is only getting worse everyday or taking the currently available public transit which takes an hour and a half just to travel upto Square One in Mississauga. Building the LRT line would greatly reduce the travel time. The estimated travel time including all the stops from the proposed northern terminus at Brampton downtown and the southern terminus in Mississauga is 46 minutes by LRT.

LRT line via Main St. is the most simplest and straight forward route and fully funded by the province. A direct connection to downtown Brampton makes more sense than a roundabout zig zag route.

LRT through Main St. is definitely not an obstacle to the public events, farmer's market or parades. In any such event the LRV has been proposed to stop at Wellington St or Steeles Ave.

Stating that the LRT will ruin the historical charm of Heritage areain Brampton is simply not true. There are many historical cities around the world much older than Brampton with Light Rail Vehicles winding through tight-knit neighbourhoods. It poses no threat to the existing buildings or ruin the aesthetics.

Introducing a sleek looking LRT is much more appealing aesthetically let alone improve the air quality. Let us not waver and potentially risk losing Brampton's share of 1.6 billion and let us not delay the much needed LRT line via Main street. Please support the Hurontario/Main LRT project.

Vani Resident ofWard 1 &5 Brampton, ON Danton, Shauna F2-7L_ — Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/17 6:10 PM DaterJu^e^^Q/S To: Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl Subject FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

From: Jenny Watson BRAMPTON CITY COUKWL To:Sent: City 2015/06/17 Clerks Office 6:10 PM DATEl vja(,.vJUlvf e;2ol5ft 9ro, c Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members,

I ama current resident of downtown Brampton- my husband and I live in anapartment on Main. I am writing youbecause I believe council needs to approve a switchback Main st alignment of the LRT.

I have heard manyarguments against the Main St alignment. Most ofthese are completely unfounded. LRT is not loud. LRT will notdestroy our city heritage. LRT will notcreate more congestion indowntown Brampton.

LRT will bring people to the downtown core. I moved to Brampton because I got apermanent teaching job here andit just made sense. I never thoughtof Brampton asa city I would ever chose to live in. However, I have grown to lovethedowntown area. The sad thing is that most Brampton residents don't know whatis there. LRT will provide easyaccess to the downtown businesses and allow for the development of the area.

Right now people don't godowntown, other than for special events. We recently gotmarried at PAMA and you would notbelieve thenumber of lifetime Brampton residents whodidn't evenknow that building was there. LRT can help bring people in. L RT will not do anything to destroy the heritage of the downtown core. The buildings aren't going anywhere- there willjust be more access to them. My guess is that the emissions from the car are doing a wholelot more to destroy the heritage buildings than the LRT woulddo. I can seeit in how quicklyourwindows are covered in a layer of dirt. There is no way the LRT would do worse than that.

An LRT that connects to theGO station will make it easier to travel across regions without driving- an obvious need in ourwhen there are growing concerns of climate change.

Itis my beliefthat those whooppose this LRT option are afraid of changing thecity. Change is necessary. Change means improvement. Brampton is no where near being a perfect city. We can makeit a bettercity for the future by planning for the future.

I hope that you will consider all of this when you are making decisions with council in the near future.

Thank you in advance for your considerations of my concerns and thank you for representing thecommunity at council.

Jenny Morrison Danton, Shauna Planning and Infrastructure •^—^—^__—__> Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office _ A lii,^^ 0 O JOtsI^ Sent: 2015/06/18 8:40 amAM Date: JU^e -^.,ot.DI^ To: Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl Subject: FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Sent:From: 2015/06/17Kevin Montgomery 10:43 PM DATE' 0*AyB,2o\*\,, (., a. n*\*Z |f To: City Clerks Office Cc: Moore, Elaine - Councillor; MayorJeffrey; Gibson, Grant- Councillor; Palleschi, Michael - Councillor; Whillans, Doug ­ Councillor; Bowman, Jeff - Councillor; Medeiros, Martin - Councillor; Fortini, Pat - Councillor; Miles, Gael - Councillor; Dhillon, Gurpreet - Councillor; Sprovieri, John Councillor Subject: Correspondencefor H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Hello members of the Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee.

I'm Kevin Montgomery, writing as a Brampton resident and co-founder of Fight Gridlock: Agroup of residents advocating for rapid transit in Brampton, and in particular the Main St. surface alignment of Hurontario-Main LRT. I'm writing to express my support for that alignment.

I preface this remainder of this email by welcoming any remarks you have in advance of the Committee meeting on June 22, as I will not be able to attend personally.

I do not own a car. I advocate for multi-modal transportation, and mentor others on how to reduce reliance on cars. I've been quoted in:

• The • The Globe and Mail, Twice • Most recently, The

My wife and I are teaching our children the value good transit provides a city. I invite all council to take to City Hall for Council meetings, Brampton's transit planning is quite good. It's a lot easier to talk about transit planning impacts when you have a stake in it. Where I live in Peel Village, we have easy access to 3 ZUM lines. Main St. is within walking distance. Queen St. is 1 connection away from the 8 that runs past my house. Both methods allow access to get downtown quickly when we feel like going out.

LRT is something Brampton has had within the transportation master plan since the 2009 Sustainable Update. Metrolinx announced the completion of the Hurontario-Main Master Plan in 2010. The design phase for Hurontario-Main LRT had 3 public sessions between 2012-2014. It is disingenuous to say there hasn't been enough opportunity for discussion and consultation on potential impact to downtown over the 6 years it has been known that LRT was preferred for Main St. in Brampton, and was being pursued by Metrolinx.

It is equally unreasonable to approach this with the mentality of "It's Mississauga's LRT", or that "the province is forcing this on us". Our Main St. ZUM lines runs all the way to Mississauga Square One. It's a Brampton bus, serving people who live in Brampton. That entire route would be expanded to serve more people from Brampton with the implementation of LRT. The Region of Peel recently announced some interesting figures on employment. One item of note was that over 60% of people who work in Peel, also live in Peel. Currently, there is only 1major piece of infrastructure that services this flow of traffic: The 410. There is no dedicated transit solution yet to accomodate the same traffic pattern. Brampton is a city of over a half-million people, and will continue to grow. Even iftransit modal share does not change, ridership will also continue to grow and will require more capacity. We need to consider how to increase capacity of our transit network to move people through the city, particularly in our downtown where the road cannot be widened.

I want downtown Brampton to thrive, and to excite people. Our downtown must be more than quaint. It also must be fun and modern. It needs the capacity to handle the number of people that the city is looking to attract. LRT on Main St. is the way to do that. Diverting transit around downtown Brampton will not encourage it's growth. I'm aware ofarguments against the LRT. Having done research on the topic, read case studies from around the world, and read all of Brampton's transit planning reports - the arguments against the Main St. alignment don't make sense. My concern is that they reflect a mentality ofchasing down a problem that doesn't exist, and not thinking about examples that already exist to address concerns. • Special events, including the Farmer's Market, can be relocated or redistrubuted within the available space downtown. LRT vehicles will also have the option ofturning back early, and it's not difficult to establish shuttle services to connect short trips temporarily. Currently ZUM buses are diverted around. This is simply a different way to accomodate. • During construction, downtown Brampton would remain accessible for parking and visiting from the Rose, the John St. Parkade, City Hall, and other parking garages in the area. With communication and effective wayfinding, those that want to visit and shop in downtown Brampton can continue to do so.

• The same parking facilities downtown can be used to accomodate passengers transferring to the LRT, bv boardina at the Wellington stop.

• Transit congestion can be reduced by implementing service route efficiencies suggested in the Environmental Project Report supplied by Metrolinx. • Extensions to the Steeles and Queen West ZUM lines will connect Mount Pleasant and to the Main St. route, at the Downtown and Gateway Terminals respectively. These arevery convenient and comfortable transfer points. I can say this because I use them regularly. • While their size might seem intimidating to some, lines of traffic that currently cause congestion on Main St. span further than a compliment of LRT coaches. The LRT will transport more people efficiently in a smaller amount of space. • The LRT will expand transit capacity for travel patterns already in play, and encourage others to take italso instead of driving. People will take it if they feel they they have a reason to. In fact, projections for ridership are increased by 17% when considering LRT compared to BRT dueto it's desirability. • Overhead wires: Not a problem for parades in Toronto. Routes can be adjusted, floats and props can have clear design specifications. Routescan be adjusted. • The loss of on-street parking represents a loss of 40 out of 4000 total parking spots in downtown Brampton. That's 1% of total parking capacity. Most cars are only single-occupany, so that's 40 people these spaces service, with no further 2 capacity when they are in use. F2-8-3 LRT vehicles on the other hand can carry hundreds of people atatime, and allow for more within a few minutes. That seems like a fair exchange. • Apersonal favourite of mine: Bicycles! Bicycle traffic is intended to be diverted to the Etobicoke Creek Trail at Bartley Bull Pky. AMain St. alignment has no effect on cycling traffic. Those who feel comfortable doing so can continue riding in the same lanes of traffic as automobiles.

Several independant, professional planning agencies, and transit usage data the Hurontario Main LRT design plan has been built on, indicate that aMain St. alignment is agood and sensible plan. An alignment which will be acatalyst for other LRT routes, where ZUM currently runs. It's consistent with transit priorities, and for initiatives to bring further business and desire to downtown Brampton. Awell designed service route will attract new ridership, and draw new residents who are looking to live in acity with areliable and efficient transit network so they don't have to drive. This reduces local congestion and emissions, and increases discretionary income available to spend in Brampton. This is the very thing we'll need when new stores are drawn downtown to a new LRT route carrying thousands of potential customers aday. Isn't this what the city of Brampton wants? What else is there to think about? The Main St. alignment has received full funding from the province. All we have to do is say: "Make it so", and really, there's no reason not to. Please approve the Main St. surface route for LRT.

Kevin Montgomery r.g.d. I&ittec I faceboafc IGogg!e± TRANSPORT ACTION ONTARIO (formerly Transport 2000 Ontario)

Advocating for Sustainable Public and Freight Transportation i'MOH'I Box 6418, Station "A" Toronto, ON M5W 1X3

Committee Members Planning and Infrastructure Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Services Committee CouncilBrampton,of ON the Corporation ofthe City of Brampton Date: JUY\£\. , . - oUOO , <^Q^0 r\l^ BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL By email: [email protected] JuUl ft 2-OlS PATS: , j I I,,- June 17,2015 Dear Committee Members:

Correspondence for Planning and Infrastructure Services Meeting, June 22, 2015 Item E6 and HIO: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Transport Action Ontario (TAO) is an Ontario-wide non-government organization that has been advocating for sustainable transportation for over 30 years. Our membership includes residents of Brampton and Peel Region. We have been very active in the discussions on technology and route for all of the major rapid transit projects in the GTHA - including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT, eg Zum), Light Rail Transit (LRT), subway and heavy surface rail (GO).

We have participated in the Hurontario-Main Rapid Transit project since 2010, with release of the first Metrolinx Benefits Case Analysis. We feel rapid transit on this corridor is an excellent project, as it connects 2 urban growth centres, 5 mobility hubs and 7 major east-west transit corridors. We also see merit in a potential future extension to Mayfield Road.

We sunnort the staff report ofJune 9, 2015. recommending a full length "urban style" surface LRT along Main Street for the Brampton portion of this corridor, between Steeles Ave and Brampton GO station. There are a number of reasons for this: • BRT (Zum) north of Steeles does not have sufficient capacity to meet future ridership demand • The staff study (SNC- Lavalin) and the peer review (Hatch Mott MacDonald) identified major technical concerns with all alternative LRT routings except a tunnel under Main St. or George St. • The tunnel option would have an additional capital cost of $380M to be borne by the City of Brampton., versus zero cost for surface LRT (fully provincially funded) • The staff report demonstrates that street events in downtown Brampton can still occur, and that there will be no material changes to the road cross section, turning movements, major trees or existing buildings

Our colleagues at Code Red TO have shown that urban style surface LRT is fully compatible with heritage areas ofcities, as demonstrated in numerous cities in Europe. Additionally, surface LRT is known to be a development catalyst to attracting business and visitors, which would benefit downtown Brampton.

In conclusion, we urge Committee to support LRT along the Main Street surface route that was recommended in the TPAP report. This will allow rapid implementation of this exciting and important project.

Yours truly,

P&t&r ftfiaseJ,

Peter Miasek President, Transport Action Ontario Danton, Shauna F2-10

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From: Dayle Laing Sent: 2015/06/18 8:52 AM Planning and Infrastructure To: City Clerks Office Services Committee Cc: Whillans, Doug- Councillor; Palleschi, Michael - Councillor Subject: Subject: Bike the Creek - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Pate:Jan£e&,£Or3

Dear Committee Members,

Iwantto convey my completesupport forthe LRT line running right up Main Street to the Brampton GO station. This is crucial forour long term successful strategyfora vibrantdowntown core. Itwill enhance businesses, not detract from them. Itwill increase property values, and makethe citya wonderful placeto visit, live, workand play. We need to make a decision right now to support this decision.

Best regards,

Dayle Laing, B.A.Sc, LEED AP Ward 2

Dayle Laing Interior Designs Inc. F2-l\ Danton, Shauna Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office \ ^n r\^cZ. Sent: ^v/u/uu/io2015/O6/18 o.ji8:51 amnivi i/qro,Date: OU/fVd.vwi »v-> Jet.gv\i olOr^ To: Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl Subject: FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

From: Michael Stokes • BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Sent: 2015/06/18 8:49 AM I I f g,*o\o Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Sirs/Mesdames, It is undoubtedly the case that for Downtown Brampton to thrive economically there needs to be significant urban intensification in the area. The best way to promote urban intensification is the provision of high quality public transit. The most cost effective form of high quality public transit is surface LRT. We need an east/west LRT along Queen St. and a north/south LRT along Main St. I could not say which has the higher priority, however the Province and Metrolinx are offering to give us a north/south LRT for free right now. It would be foolish to reject the offer. Please do not fall prey to the scaremongering of ill-informed naysayers and the self interests of some of the current crop of downtown business owners whose interest lies only in the future of their particular businesses and not the overall success of the downtown area. Please recommend to Council that they accept the Hurontario Main Surface LRT as recommended by staff, consultants, Metrolinx and the Province.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Stokes F2-IZ Danton, Shauna Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/18 8:43 AM Date: JlWg '<&?, <&)|6 To: Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl Subject: FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit ProjectUpdate

BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL From: Jerry Shaw • Sent: 2015/06/18 8:07 AM »m. July 8, 2oi5 To: City Clerks Office Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

My wife and our two young children live in and enjoy downtown Brampton. We also use transit. There has been a lot of talk aboutrevitalizing the downtown for many years. The key to revitalizing downtown is building community. To build community you need to have people.The LRT down Main Street would bring people to the downtown core and have an extremely positive impact on downtown businesses, the environment and community. We support the LRT Main StreetAllotment. The preservation of the downtown historical heritage is better served by bringing people to the area and not just driving through it.

Jerrv Shaw

Ward 3 F2-W\ Planning and Infrastructure BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Services Committee June172015 nftTe.juiye,2ois , D«e:

My name is Chris Drew and I grew up in Brampton. I left to attend university but I still visit regularly and I am a member of St. Paul's United Church (30 Main Street South). My brother, Mark Drew, still lives in Brampton and I am also writing on his behalf.

We fully support the Hurontario-Main LRT (HMLRT)project as proposed, including the Main Street alignment We want to see it implemented as quickly as possible. We do not want to see it delayed in any shape or form. We want to see the LRT travel into the heart of downtown Brampton as proposed. We have reviewed the alignment of the HMLRT and support it. We have full confidence that any construction challenges can be mitigated by the professional staff involved in the project.

Here is a list on why we support the HMLRT:

1. It will be good for the Brampton economy and encourage the revitalization of downtown Brampton which will benefit all of Brampton;

2. Travel times along the corridor will be reduced for transit users;

3. It will give Brampton residents choices on what mode of transportation to use;

4. It will be good for the environment;

5. LRT technologies are used in cities across North America and Europe and is proven to be reliable, efficient, and cost-effective (see Appendix A);

6. It will be easy to expand and build off of the Hurontario-Main LRT if Brampton wants to create additional lines;

7. The alignment chosen in the Environmental Project Report is the best option and has been vetted and proposed by professional staff who are experts in all the areas required to develop a new LRT line;

8. Connectivity and complete streets: this project will connect to three GO train stations, it will improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians; and,

9. There is provincial funding available for this project. If Brampton were to choose a different route and the additional cost was to be paid by property taxes, we believe this would be harmful to families in Brampton as property taxes are regressive and not based on income levels.

These are just some of the reasons why the Drew family supports the project.

Heritage

We understand that some have expressed "heritage concerns" relating to the HMLRT. Here is a quote from Bob Martindale (full disclosure: he is our uncle):

I have trouble understanding the opposition to trains running along Main St., in view of the fact that the Grand Trunk Railway first entered Brampton in 1856 and the downtown essentially developed around the train station. I'm pretty sure that trains were running through the city before most of the homes on Main St. were built. As far as compatibility with the heritage flavour of the downtown is concerned, you must be aware that most historic European cities have LRT's or trams running along their main streets and from personal observation I don't think they take away from the heritage ambience at all. Ifthere were no cars or trucks using Main St. I could F2-\S-2.

understand the opposition to the LRT, but why are modern vehicles with tires considered OK and those having steel wheels not OK?

- Bob Martindale Member, Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planning Institute Member, Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) and Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals (OAHP) Director, Community Heritage Ontario (CHO)

Furthermore,we support the research done by CodeRedTO, a pro-LRT advocacy group that has shared examples of LRTin historic areas around the world. Please see Appendix A for more details.

All-Pav. Two-Wav GO Train Service

We support the expansion of GO Train service to and from Brampton. However, we find ourselves continually needing to remind our fellow residents that adding more GO trains to Brampton is not as easy as itsounds given context Brampton is dealing with. CN Rail stillowns the tracks through most of Bramptonand itis their main transcontinental line. GO Transit has purchased 80% of the tracks it runs trains on from CN Rail and CP Rail. The remaining 20% will be challenge to acquire because the freight railways still need these lines for their operations.

We believe the HMLRT should be equally prioritizedwith all-day, two-way GO train service. Metrolinxsaid at their March 2015 Board meeting that they intend to roll out expanded "peak services" on the Kitchener line. While this would be an improvement over current service levels, we note that this level of service would still be below the Lakeshore East and West lines. In addition, a number of new pieces infrastructure will be required and each of these will take time as they go through an Environmental Assessment process.

With respect to Regional Express Rail, previous comments from Metrolinx indicated this would only happen on lines Metrolinx "owns". A March 2015 presentation to the MetrolinxBoard states:

Phasing of RER delivery will consider business case analysis, ridership growth, sequencing of infrastructure projects and other factors, such as:

• Integrating with mainline freight rail operations through Hamilton, Brampton and on the Milton corridor [emphasis added]

We are not sure what level of service Brampton will get in the near future given the references to "phasing", "integrating" and "sequencing". We wonder how long it will take to negotiate with CN Rail and want Brampton City Councillors to appreciate that the HMLRT can be built right now. Transit riders should not have to wait for improved service and we can't just wish away CN Rail.

We believe the HMLRT should be also be Brampton's Number One priority along with expanded GO service. The HMLRT is shovel ready and does not require any further EA compared to expanded GO service. In addition, there are no freight ownership issues, and LRTcan be constructed faster compared to expanding heavy rail service. We also note that the HMLRT is excellent at connecting withthe existing Brampton Transit network while parking remains a challenge for GO train services

Bramalea vs Downtown Brampton

As resident of Bramalea, Mark Drew supports more transit on Queen Street. However, we do not believe this is an "either or" situation. We believe that if LRT is built on Main Street it will be easier in the future to FZ-I3-S expand it onto Queen, or other routes across Brampton. The faster we build on Main Street with money that's available now, the faster we can start to build more LRTlines throughout Brampton.

Seizing the Moment

Is the HMLRT plan perfect? Of course not. No plan ever will be. We believe the HMLRT Plan has many benefits and any challenges can be overcome through a collaborative dialogue with professional staff, community leaders, local business, and residents. Ifcities all over the world have successfully built LRT, so can Brampton and we can make it work on Main Street.

We believe the time is now to act We do not support any further delays to building new transit in Brampton. We watched from the Msection of Bramalea as everything North of Bovaird Drive was developed and the trafficcongestion increased. We watched as next to no significant transit was built in Brampton in our lifetimes from 1980 until now. We do not want the same situation for our children and grandchildren. We cannot wait another generation to build.

The HMLRT including the MainStreet alignment is studied, funded, and ready to get started. It's a plan with many benefits. Let's use the money available and get started!

Please do not hesitate to contact us ifyou have any questions.

Chris Drew and Mark Drew

Appendix A; Report from CodeRedTO

Recent conversations about upgrading transit in the GTHA have often included discussion of Brampton's beautiful downtown - an historicOntario cityfirstincorporated over 160 years ago. This got us thinking about trams, lightrail, and how surface rail has been used around the world for far longer than the cars and trucks that travel through Brampton's downtown today.

Henry Ford's Model T automobile, the first car in North America, began production in 1896. But several surface rail systems, mostly what we would call streetcars and trams, began operation long before then:

• 1862: Geneva, Switzerland • 1863: Alexandria, Egypt • 1865: Berlin, Germany • 1869: Brussels, Belgium • 1871: Bucharest, Romania • 1872: Barcelona, Spain • 1877: Rome, Italy

Over 80 surface rail systems opened before the Model T began production, including several in North America such as Toronto's streetcar network.

However, the technology of modern light rail used today is quite advanced compared to some of those ancient systems, and LRT is fast becoming the transit mode of choice for improved coverage of medium- density areas such as Mississauga-Brampton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, northern Etobicoke and Scarborough, and others worldwide.

Since 2000, 27 cities have launched new light rail - not streetcar -lines, including: f2.-\3-4

• Valparaiso, Chile • Gold Coast, Australia • Seattle, WA • Phoenix, AZ • Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN • Bergen, Norway • Madrid, Spain • Bucharest, Romania • Jerusalem, Israel

We counted, and there are over 80 cities worldwide which run light rail systems as part of their public transit networks. And many of these cities are much older than Brampton, with far less space to work with. Soon Kitchener's historic downtown will join them with light rail as well.

But can historic cities make light rail work? In fact they do, in pedestrian-, cyclist-, tourist-, and business- friendly ways:

Reims, France (founded 80 B.C.E.) Grenoble, France (settled -43 B.C.E.) F2-13-5

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Brussels, Belgium (settled -580 C.E.) Vienna, Austria (settled -500 B.C.E.)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (founded -1300 C.E.) Ghent, Belgium (first churches founded -650 C.E. (Note the wooden bridge structure) __ . _. f*2­- I*4 Planning and Infrastructure Danton, Shauna Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Date: (JlA/H£ oC

From: lorie Miller BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Sent: 2015/06/18 8:58 AM V, i * 0 |tf. To: City Clerks Office BAit.^W»/^OP Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members,

Upon reviewing a report by LRT advocate allies in Toronto, CodeRedTO, it's become more obvious that LRT DOES and CAN work in historical areas!

The positive impact that the LRT can have on our Community must be brought into the focus for decision process. I'm a member in the community looking for less congestion, and better environmental solutions to help Brampton stand out from other communities.

Light rail can be integrated into our older downtown areas of Brampton, look at how the Europeans have done it? They're buildings our much older than ours. Please think big, look into the future of Brampton, and bring Brampton's downtown core alive, and support the LRT and improve and maintain the historic character that Downtown Brampton has to offer... Make Dale's Greenhouse Legacy Proud, make residents of Brampton proud!

Thank-you,

Lorie Miller F2-\S LCitizens for a Better Brampton E-Mail: cfbbrampton @ gmail.com http://cfbb.ca Advocates for Transparency

Planning and Infrastructure June18,2015 BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Services Committee fill*. J*W 6,30 15 City of Brampton, Pate:JuA£. <3<2 <2ol5 2 Wellington Street West, BRAMPTON, ON

Attention: Mayor & Members of City Council

Good morning:

We (CFBB) are strongly recommending that staff remove and reschedule item E6 (File Ha.a / EA 10-3130-101) from the June 22, 2015 Planning and Infrastructure Agenda.

As the Hurontario/Main LRT is a transformational project that only has once chance of "getting it right", this alone is reason enough to defer this item so that there will be enough time to properly debate this issue on its own, not mixed in with a very busy Planning and Infrastructure agenda. The fact that this has been included and approved by City Staff is an issue all on its own! It is irresponsible for staff to have planned the meeting with this item included on the agenda. Have we not learned anything from the Dominus City Hall expansion process over the last several years? Are we really willingto move forward on such an important project by potentially ONE deciding vote? To us (CFBB), this sounds all too familiar and look at where it got us last time.

In October, we thought we were casting a vote for a more inclusive municipal government, one that will listen to its constituents and most certainly vote in favour of what is truly best for this city moving forward. No one said that it was going to be easy! There are plenty of issue to discuss, and our feeling is that all available data and options have not been incorporated into the staff recommendation report. Items that we will try to raise as a delegation for the upcoming meeting.

From the Committee of Council resolution of September 3,2014, the public believed that the surface alignment as proposed was "off the table" and that staff were going to recommend a preferred alternate route for the Downtown. This resolution was supported unanimously by a 10-1 vote (with Susan Fennell voting against). Was this resolution somehow "misinterpreted" by senior staff? Was it disregarded? How is it possible that the final recommendation is exactly the same? Who is actually running City Hall, senior staff or our elected representatives? This is yet another reason for everyone to consider deferring this important item to another date and time. Anything less will be irresponsible and unacceptable to the residents and taxpayers of this City.

Is such a request that difficultto consider? Has the Province released any funds for the Hurontario/Main LRT project? Are shovels ready to start digging? With 21 km of the 23 km route finalized, and a construction starting date of 2018, can we not take an extra few more weeks or even the summer months to evaluate all options for this project? In Toronto, the LRT for Scarborough was debated for almost 1 year and then changed to a subway. Why can't we in Brampton get a proper and independent meeting for such an important project as this?

Madam Mayor, all we are asking for is to have a separate public meeting to properly debate all of the options. Don't we want this project to provide the maximum benefit for the future growth and vison for our City?

Sincerely,

CITIZENS FOR A BETTER BRAMPTON

Chris Bejnar, Doug Bryden Co-Chairs F2-lfc Danton, Shauna

From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/18 5:12 PM To: Evans, Earl; Danton, Shauna Subject FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged BRAMPTON CITY COiMOiL Planning and Infrastructure DATE: OU^8/3oiS, . Servicesi Committee ^ From: Iromero [mailto:mailto Date: Jlvn^OfaC. <9CUiw? Sent: 2015/06/18 1:32 PM To: City Clerks Office Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Hi everyone (Councillors)!

This message is to support this project. I think is a great idea and that the majority will benefit from it.

Space for transportation and parking is a privilege and should not be majorly granted only to cars, majorly with just 1 person occupying it. Not only that but environmental issues arise as well as health issues of sedentary drivers that just keep threatening City budgets as well as every tax payer pockets.

Transportation space should be instead prioritized to the big mass, the ones that use Public Transportation services, like this one (LRT) or buses, and also to those that contribute to save the environment and improve their health, like cyclist.

Get cars out of the way! or get them to pay for the privilege to use most of the space we need, the space we all other taxpayers have the same right to use, but we don't. Being stuck in car's traffic jams at speeds of 10 km/hour is NOT progress.

Public transportation is! Bicycle on defined roads and paths is!

Let's get back to progress!

Thank you.

L Romero Brampton resident Panton, Shauna F2H7

From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/18 5:11 PM To: Evans, Earl; Danton, Shauna Subject FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

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From: Crystal Lori Boyd ; (ATf=. July 8,2015 Date:JlAJia^ ^ 2015 Sent: 2015/06/18 12:13 PM To: CityClerks Office; i; Moore, Elaine - Councillor Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members and Elaine Moore, Iam writing this letter as a concerned member of the Brampton community. Ilive about seven minutes from Main and Queen St, and travel daily along Main Street heading northbound outofour city. I have been asked to voice my concerns as there are some thatfeel the LRT is nota positive change they wish to support. Many of us are forced to look outside ofour community to find suitable employment. Weare then forced to take the only express bus outofour city that runs along Main Street. For the last four years, Ihave seen the horrendous progression of traffic, overcrowded busesand lack of transit infrastructure support. Ionly say this because if you compare our transit infrastructure with cities of similar size, there is a dramatic difference. We need to start supportingthe citizens of Brampton with a sustainable transit option. This will benefit generations thatcome after ours. This can help to decrease environmental impacts, and provide a solution that isfully funded by our government. This also allows those who wish to travel to Brampton, to do so in a more expeditious manner. Please understand the importance of positive change. Brampton desperately needs this support, this LRT for the city's future growth.

Kindest Regards,

Crystal Lori Boyd Environmentally Conscious Abstract Artist Brampton Ontario

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From: Fay, Peter Sent: 2015/06/18 11:33 PM To: Danton, Shauna Subject: Fw: I want the LRT through downtown Brampton

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged BRAMPTON CITY COU*0tt» Planning and Infrastructure HAT*. ^"W 8/^15 mw Services Committee From: Julie White ,_ \xk s\0 On 1 r^\C Sent: 2015/06/18 9:47 PM Pate:< }W\«~ ^Z>; ^.U|T3 To: Grant; Elaine Moore; MayorJeffrey Subject: RE: I want the LRT through downtown Brampton

Ihave lived here in Brampton on Rosedale forthe last10years and Iam hoping to be better connected to the major transit lines. We havea go servicethat has been promising allday service since2012 to no avail.

We havea downtown corethat is unable to get people in because there are few businesses, lacks variety in shopping and driving downtown in not on anyone's list of things to do.

We have the rose,gage park, PAMA and with a transit line that isfull servicepeople will come down town and the business community will grow. Easyaccess to customers when you step off the LRT. We need a majorshift, a dramatic change ifour down town isever going to survive and thrive. We had nothing for years under Fennel.

Close your eyes, clear your mind and let the new ideas flow with an LRT in our down town core. It will not be like the hunk a junk LRT inScarborough. It will be modern and fresh. And maybe there will be a slight change and the planners will be creative with the road surface plan. Butchange isgood.Thestatus quo has gotta go. Our down town reallysucks to be honest. And if pedestrian traffic in the core has to happen via an LRT then Iwelcome that. The farmers market can be moved to gage park around the paved path. It would be beautiful to have it there. And we would get a lot more people coming to the market because they can hop on the LRT with their goods. Winter festivals in Gage will be more successfulwith easier access. Arts in the park, why not, do other cities have that? Might be a way to get the arts community back in thw good books with city hall since their funding was cancelled. The actual artists would be thankful to have a featured event.

We can do so much and havinga full service connection to the rest of the GTA will make things happen in Brampton.

We are a family with young children. We welcome the connection. That is what drives our world today, being connected. Rightnow the downtown core has few connections. We need the LRT and we need it fast, and don't bury it as if we are ashamed. Keepit a surface route and use my hard earned tax dollars in other places. Ifanything, do this and support council to make up for that bloody eyesore buildingthat has yet to open connected to city hall. I know that you both voted against the way we got that new building and Ithank you for that.

Those are my thoughts. I hope you take them into consideration.

As well Iwould liketo know how you and Elaine gathered that your constitutes did not want this and for you both to vote no? Iwas never asked about any plans for the city. I've never had anyone ever talk to me at my door about city politics to be honest, even during elections come to think of it.

This is important to me as a downtown resident. Iam reaching out and I hope you're both hearing me. Thanks, Julie White l F2-I9

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BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL flATE-^Wa^OlS Planning and Infrastructure June 22, 2015 Services Committee Chair Councillor Elaine Moore & Members of the Planning& Infrastructure ServicesCommittee City of Brampton 2 Wellington St. W Brampton, Ontario L6Y4R2

Attention: Chair Moore & Members of the Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee

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Paradise Developments was very pleased to hear the announcement on April 21sl that the Province will be moving forward with the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project which will bring about 23 kilometres ofrapid transit, connecting Mississauga and Brampton. We believe this is another good step in the right direction that will reduce travel times, manage congestion and connect people to the places they work. We believe this type of investment will greatly benefit the economy and help grow Brampton. We understand (through a circulation from BILD and discussions with the City) that the City will be closer to making a final decision on the Brampton LRT at its upcoming P&I Committee meeting on June 22nd. Paradise Developments is supportive ofthis positive initiative, and firmly believe, asa residential and commercial development partner and as a stakeholder in the City, that a surface route which connects Brampton residents and local business' employees directly to the Downtown GO station, is nothing but positive. We feel that building this LRT project will support and compliment many of the policies you have adopted already to build healthy, vibrant, connected and complete communities.

We are also firm believers that critical pieces of infrastructure like this will help connect the Region and act as a catalyst for further investment throughout, allowing for additional housing options and choices, as well as increased levels of intensification in areas that make most sense for theCity.

Borrowing some words from BILD: "This is not a time for small plans, but rather a time for everyone to embrace the change that comes with high density development and additional employment and business opportunities". We believe this type of sound transit investment will assist in doingjust that.

Sincerely, Paradise Devel s Inc.

MitchelfTaleski Project Manager

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Cityof Brampton - Clerks Department 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2 BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL pate. July8,2c 15 ATTN: Mr. Peter Fav. Citv Clerk

Dear Sir:

RE: City of Brampton Hurontario / Main Light Rail Transit Project Update Recommendation Report File HA.a(EA-10-3130-101)

The DG Group is a longstanding corporate citizen in Brampton. We are proud ofthe residential and employment communities that we have builtacross the City.

As a long standing community builder in Brampton we thought itwas prudent to conveyour support of the Hurontario/Main Light Rail Transit Project's route from Port Credit to Downtown Brampton. • We believe securing this type of transportation investmentin Brampton is a watershed momentand Is a critical componentin City Building for existing and future businesses and residents of Brampton. • We believe a route through Brampton's Downtown will be the catalystfor new private sector investment in both employment and residential uses in the downtown and along Hurontario street at densities that will support the growth plan and make Brampton a community to live workand play. • We believe that the historic character of the Downtown will improve with the LRT. Many historic downtowns throughout Europe have embraced LRT vehicles in their downtown core with great success. They've become attractive areas for employers to locate their offices, residents to live and local stores to thrive. • The future modern city will run on clean electricity. This LRT is an important step for climate change and for the health of future generations. Congratulation on securing the Provincial funding for a transformational infrastructure project It is my understanding that this is the first LRT investment funding secured bythe Province in the 905 area. Many GTA municipalities are looking with envy to Peel Regionand more specifically Brampton and Mississauga as they understand and appreciatethe aspirational quality of life Impact an LRT can have on the community.

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/700 LangsioffRoad. Suite 2003. Concord. ON. L4K 3S3 * Tel: (905) 669-5571 *Fax: (905) 669-5571 BILD mfmucr F2-2LI Danton, Shauna Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee From: Evans, Earl Sent 2015/06/17 4:18 PM |Date :Jur^^.aJOl^ To: Danton, Shauna Subject FW: Support for Main Street LRT Surface Alignment BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL pate. JvAlye,2oi5 From: Lisa Stokes I Sent: 2015/06/17 i2:04 PM To: Moore, Elaine - Councillor; Fortini, Pat - Councillor; Dhillon, Gurpreet - Councillor; Gibson, Grant - Councillor; Whillans, Doug - Councillor; Palleschi, Michael - Councillor; Bowman, Jeff - Councillor; Medeiros, Martin - Councillor; Miles, Gael - Councillor; City Clerks Office; MayorJeffrey; Sprovieri, John Councillor Subject: Support for Main Street LRT Surface Alignment

Councillors, last Friday the Guardian headlined the Mayor's support for the LRT line downtown and published my letter to the editor. In it I stated:

Lightrailhas been successfully integrated into many much older downtowns than Brampton's. Thereare hundreds of European cities with light railthat have much older buildings than exist here. Itis cars that are anachronistic to our historic downtown. Many of the buildings that historians are so keen to protect pre-datethe car unlike pedestrians, bicyclesand the railway. Brampton historians need to stop being parochial and see the biggerpicture: light rail will help to bring alive Brampton's downtown and drivesupport for maintainingand improving its historiccharacter.

I am very concerned that the council is going to throw away this opportunity for a fully funded Main Street LRT due to shortsightedness and pandering to a few Main Street residents, business owners and the Historical Society which seems to have a very poor sense of history with respect to rail and historic buildings.

Listen to the expert staff that you have hired who are recommending the Main Street LRT Surface Alignment. Listen to the expert consultants that you have hired who are recommending the Main Street LRT Surface Alignment. Listen to Metrolinx who conducted extensive consultation with the public and are who are recommending the Main Street LRT Surface Alignment.

You must not squander this opportunity by deferring the vote or by continuing to study inferior routes that have already been extensively studied and found lacking. Do not consider any other alignment that leaves Brampton taxpayers with an unfunded liability or an LRT that does not give Downtown Brampton the best chance for renewal that is has ever had. I have lived in Brampton for 25 years and the surface Main Street LRT alignment is the only change I have ever seen proposed, that provides a real, evidence based opportunity for downtown renewal.

Lisa Stokes F2-2Z-I Danton, Shauna

From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/18 5:12 PM To: Evans, Earl; Danton, Shauna Subject FW: LRT Main Street Allignment

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From: Nikita france rmailto: Sent: 2015/06/18 1:30 PM To: City Clerks Office; Moore, Elaine - Councillor; Miles, Gael - Councillor; Gibson, Grant - Councillor; Fortini, Pat ­ Councillor Cc: MayorJeffrey Subject: LRT Main Street Allignment

Dear Councillors Moore, Gibson, Miles and Fortini, I'm writing as aconcerned of the Brampton community regarding the issue of a Main Street alignment for the LRT. I'verecently movedinto Councillors Moore & Gibson's area but for many years livedin ward 7 and voted for Councillors Miles and Fortini in the last municipal election. (If you're wondering why I've included you :)) I'm concerned that those speaking loudest on the current LRT issue are not representative of the up-and-coming generation of people in this city who will likely benefit most from the LRT. First and foremost, I firmly believe that an LRT that extends into our Downtown willbe thecatalyst we need to build and grow a core for our city that will serve us better. Sure, we've got a square, a snazzy new jumbo screen and evenmusic in the park. Butthe reality is, that this downtown is notmeeting theneeds of the young professionals, artists, musicians, foodies and other young people in this city. As it stands, many of ushave to go toToronto, Mississauga and elsewhere to find opportunities for work, great places to eat, cutelittle shops to puruse, and frankly, betterplaces to spend ourmoney.This Downtown is not meeting ourneeds, noteven close. So we spend ourtime andmoney elsewhere, we take ourinnovative ideas and creativity to other places. That's a huge loss for Brampton.

Right now, there's anamazing group of young people who have chosen to make Brampton ourhome, because we see the potential it has. It isn't for lack of better opportunities elsewhere, better transit in other cities, or "cooler" places to be, it's because we see what Brampton can become. Please don'ttake away this opportunity to build our Downtown far beyond just a two lane street with boarded up storefronts, businesses barely surviving and a parade or cultural event thrown in here or there. We can do better than that, and an LRT to our Downtown will help us.

Allow the Downtown to grow, all it to become a place businesses will vie for space, a place where folks in our city actually want to be. Not just a place to drive through now and again and maybe attend the Santa Claus parade.

I don't believe an LRT into our Downtown will destroy our heritage. We can preserve that heritage, but not if it keeps our city in the past. Brampton isn't a small town anymore, and yet we don't have a Downtown that's reflective of the progress we've made. If we can build a stronger core for our city, the vibrancy, the energy, the excitement will only trickle outwards and allow Brampton to become better. l Unfortunately, those speaking loudest are the folks who don't take public transit, who can't acknowledge that Brampton is no longer a small town and don't possess regard for what the up and coming generation needs. We want and need accessible public transit, we want an need a more vibrant, innovative place to live. As trends show, LRT can make these things happen for any given area. I don't see the Main Street Alignment as the be all and end all ofour public transit system in Brampton, Isee it as the beginning. It's an opportunity to position ourselves well and continue to grow outwards.

I hope you'll take into consideration what's best for the up and coming generation ofyoung people in this city. So far I've heard no other alternatives to a MainStreet alignment that will serve to buildour downtown or the cultural vibrancy in this city more. I've only heard solutions that will draw this process out and hinder progress. We want a better Downtown, we want better public transit. We want a reason to continue living here, working here, spending our hard earned money here and working our butts off to make ita better place to be. We surely will not be happy ifwe're stuck in 10 or 15 years with acity that has made no progress. I hope you'll take this intoconsideration as you makethis important decision.

Best regards,

Nikita Brown Editor / Content Creator vvvvw.bramptonist.com - #Brampton's go to for a fresh takeon local Arts, Culture, Food& Events Facebook [Twitter | Instagram Danton, Shauna Planning and Infrastructure From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office ervlces Committee Sent: 2015/06/18 9:14 AM Date: JUttC A3, £0(5 >°- Danton, Shauna; Evans, Earl "—' SubJect FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

From: Nikita france Sent! 2015/06/18 8:55 AM To: City Clerks Office Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members, Iam ayoung professional living in Brampton and working in Peel and also run asmall business Sent from my iPhone Iwhole heartedly support the Main Street Alignment ofthe LRT for many reasons, but most predominantly for the opportunity that it brings Brampton to build a stronger, more vibrant Downtown. Millenials are slated to bethe biggest generation yet, who are now stepping into the market, with buying power, with voting power and with collective voices. Isuggest you take note. This will soon become our Brampton, and we wont be stuck 10 or 15 years down the line with acity that has made no progress. We'll surely leave. Brampton has already lost plenty of talented, innovative young people to Toronto and other cities because we aren't even trying to compete. There is a core group of extremely talented young people who have chosen to make Brampton the place to live to work and to build our businesses. We could leave for greener pastures, for places our innovation, creativity, skillsets and prowess will be better received. But we've chosen to stay because we see Brampton's potential. Not monopolizing on the opportunity to build a better Downtown is the biggest failure to launch this city will likely ever see. Please don't make our efforts useless. I've heard many arguments against the LRT, and one ofthethings Ihave noticed isthe lack of foresight to see the potential this project has to offer because there's a fixation on keeping things the same and preserving things as they are. But is anybody lining up to be in our Downtown? Are restaurants bursting at the seams? They most certainly are not. The Brampton Ienvision has a vibrant Downtown with restaurants and patios to frequent with family and friends, little gems and shopsto visit. The core of ourcity, a place where people are dying to be. But it isn't. This isn't first pick on a Friday night, this isn't where people come to shop and it's certainly not drawing top quality retailers and restaurants. It's just...there. A place you drive through now and again and maybe go to see the santa claus parade. Is this what we are fighting to preserve? Of course there are certain aspects ofourheritage as a city we can preserve, but not so much that it stunts our growth. We need to live in the future, not in the past. Ibelieve than an LRT will inevitably bring a better a bigger pool of businesses wanting to be Downtown and will hopefully allow itto grow.

There comes a time when every person has to live with the consequences of theiractions. If this opportunity is lost, it's something our generation won't soon forget. In 10 or 15 years when Brampton has made no progress, when all the talented people have flown the coop for better, bigger and brighter places, when the Downtown plays host to a revolving door of shops who can't stay in business because nobody really takes downtown Brampton seriously, we will know why it happened and at the hands of whom.

What some are failing to realize isthe up and coming generation of people slated to run this city eventually have different needs. A 1km, four lane downtown with agood business or two here and there, virtually nowhere to shop and noappealing recreational activity to speak of isn't a Downtown we want. It may have served it's purposes inthe past, but it just won't cut it for us anymore. The Main LRT alignment is an opportunity to transform the area, build a solid core for ourcity and start to branch out, to better transit elsewhere, to better places to shop, to a more vibrant place to be.

Many naysayers against the Main Alignment are people that come from ageneration of Bramptonians who don't generally take public transit. Butthe reality of the generation who will likely benefit most from this is, public transit is a personal, environmental, economical and social choice. Many of us don't want orcan't afford a car. (You know, precarious freelance work and all). We want alternative ways of getting around, it's time Brampton became more accessible to people other than those who owna car. We possess different habits, and the fact is, we value public transit, wevalue accessibility and wewant the LRTthat was proposed tous. One that includes a Main St. alignment.

We deserve the opportunity to shape this city into one that will offer us all that we need so wedon't have to go toToronto, Mississauga, oranywhere else. An LRT through our Downtown is an opportunity to make this happen.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of my concerns.

Best,

Nikita Brown BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Planning and Infrastructure June 17,2015 ^^ ©j20 \S Services Committee Dear Mayor Jeffrey and Counciiioi !>. Date:

My name is Renata Lewis, I am a 27 year old Bramptonian, and have lived in Brampton for the past 21 years. Together with my husband, we have invested our time, and business efforts, here in the Downtown Brampton core,by opening our first tea bar,T By Daniel, in the heart of our city

When we decided that we were goingto open a tea bar,our initial plan was to open in Toronto or Mississauga, for obvious reasons. The advantages we would automatically gain with the guaranteed walking and touristic traffic that these cities receive,would contribute to our future success in a very big way. But when we heard of the upcoming advances in downtown Brampton, such as the LRT, and the possibility ofUniversity's coming to the Downtown, we thought "Insteadof havingto travel back and forth further away from home, lets create Jobs locally and grow with our city"

As a member ofthe Millennial Generation, this is our mindset. We like travel to be as simple as possible for us. No hassles, no heavy car debts and insurances. If there are simple, effective and convenient public transport options, such as and LRT, we are more likely to choose that option, and invest our money elsewhere, rather than in cars and gas. We strongly believe in preserving our environment and reducing our carbon footprint, not just for a better quality life now, but also for the future generations. LRT is one piece ofthe puzzle towards creating a healthier environment in Brampton.

It has come as a very big shock for us to hear that the development ofthe LRT is Downtown is likely a no-go, especially considering that the government is going to fund this project for the growth of our city. We were hoping to be one of the first of many new businesses coming to the downtown, however it seems as though Downtown Brampton is going to be cut off the map, especially with the plans of stopping the LRT at Steeles and Hurontario.

The other proposed idea, of having the LRT go through downtown Brampton underground, is not a beneficial solution for us business owners. An underground LRT means that no one will be able to see our shop front. Downtown Brampton and its beautiful scenery, and history would be hidden. Every day hundreds of potential customers would be passing through our city, but without visibility, we would lose thousands of potential sales, everyday. If our shop was visible to hundreds of new faces on a daily business, this would not only be profitable for our business, but for all future investors that have their eyes on Downtown Brampton. The underground LRT also increases the cost of construction, in the millions, which I find pretty unfair for taxpayers. F2-2V2L

Stopping the construction of the LRT means cutting off the downtown business owners from ever knowing our seeingour full potential. When Ilookinto the future, the entrepreneursof tomorrow will not take the chance that wetook on Brampton, and the economic future of Downtown Brampton looks very dismal if we continue to turn down brilliant development ideas.

Mellenials hold the future, and it'ssad to thinkthatourelder generations are opposed to leaving uswith the necessary building blocks to have abustling and booming downtown economy. We hope ourvoice is heard, and ouropinion will have someimpact onthis final decision.

Sincerely Daniel & Renata Lewis Owner ofT By Daniel Downtown Brampton F2-2-H Planning and Infrastructure Danton, Shauna Services Committee

From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Date:A\AY\e.%}

From: Harman Grewal BRAMPTON CITY COUKOL Sent: 2015/06/18 8:30 AM patc- juAvi S/2g)tS To: City Clerks Office Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members,

I am a youth that was born and raised in Brampton. I am also an entrepreneur who works out of Downtown Brampton. I am writing to you to voice my opinion on the LRT.

I am for it.

As a young professional living and working in Brampton, I can't express the amount of talent and creativity that exists in this city. The energy of the youth is so great and they are looking for things to do in their hometown. Especially in the downtown core. There has been a growing emergence of committed young entrepreneurs who are positioning their businesses in an effort to highlight the wealth of potential and opportunity that exists in Brampton. By not allowing for an LRT, which would bring a lot more foot traffic to the downtown core, I don't see how you are helping the situation.

I understand that you have your objections but also realize that this act will send young entrepreneurs the message that downtown Brampton is not where you should open your business. Brampton City Council had the opportunity to take provincial funding and create economic prosperity in the downtown, but they chose not to.

As for the existing young entrepreneurs who do run a business in downtown Brampton, they will inevitably pack up and leave. Future entrepreneurs will get the memo that Innovation will not be sustained here.

I have committed my time, energy and money into running a business that exists in Downtown Brampton because when others see it as broken I see it as full of potential.

I hope I'm not wrong. nan*An cha..«a F2>-Z5 Planning and Infrastructure Danton, Shauna Services Committee From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Date:

BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL From: Harpreet Juk©t2oiS Sent: 2015/06/1812:02 AM DATE:, ' , To: City Clerks Office Cc: Gibson, Grant - Councillor; Moore, Elaine - Councillor; Whillans, Doug - Councillor; Bowman, Jeff - Councillor; Medeiros, Martin - Councillor; Fortini, Pat - Councillor; Sprovieri, John Councillor; Dhillon, Gurpreet- Councillor; [email protected]; Schembri, Jim Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Committee Members,

I am a youngbusiness owner in downtown Brampton.The Main St LRT debate is another example of how downtown Brampton is dysfunctional, lacks vision and is not willing to adapt to what people want. Council is not givingpeople what they want. Listen to what people want and give it to them - it's yourjob.

In the year that LAB B has been operating, we have continuouslydealt with friction against bringing innovative, entrepreneurial and creative initiatives to the downtown area. The City consistently kills cool interesting projects that would bring young people to Queen and Main. This has a negative effect on businesses that take the risk to be located downtown (examples are many - mortality rates are high).

Ideas (and business plans) that are seemingly obvious and feasible are destroyed by a bureaucratic government and old school thinking.

This negligence is ruining the economic development of Brampton for my generation. My generation is loosing hope in Brampton. My generation is loosing hope in government. My generation is embarrassed to be from Brampton.

I am not writing to you to argue the many benefits of a Main St LRT.

Where ever the LRT goes, the dollars will flow. Do we not want Downtown Brampton to be lively and vibrant? Is this not where we want the jobs to be located? Are we committed to nothing new and interesting happening in Brampton?

I am writing to you to express my frustration as a young person that wants to create businesses and value in Brampton. There are thousands of young people that want to start companies and they all have many valid reasons to not do it in Brampton. We are loosing an entire generation of educated young people that don't have hope in their hometown. We are frustrated and discouraged.

Friction against progressive projects, like the Main St. LRT, add to the pile of examples of how Brampton is not planning for a city that native Bramptonians will call home over the decades to come.

Listen to what people want and give it to them - it's your job.

Harpreet Zingh Danton, Shauna F2-26-1

From: Fay, Peter Sent: 2015/06/17 5:13 PM To: Danton, Shauna Subject: FW: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project

BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL From: Andrew deGroot hate. OuAy ff,2Pl5 Subject: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Date: June 15, 2015 at 9:17:30 PM EDT To: [email protected]. [email protected], "Moore, Elaine - Councillor" , [email protected], jeff.bowman®brampton.ca, pat.fortini®brampton.ca, qael.miles®brampton.ca, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], michael.palleschi@ brampton.ca, MayorJeffrey@ brampton.ca Cc: "Schembri, Jim" , "Punia, Hasneet"

To Citizens of Brampton, The Mayor, Members of Council and the Office of the CEO

On June 22, members of City Council will consider a report that if approved will result in accepting building the LRT as proposed by Metrolinx on Main Street and ending at the Downtown GO Station. However, council's approval is not a sure thing. There is a vocal minority, activists and some councillors, that do not want it through our downtown. Based on what I've heard, read and seen so far, the possible negative impacts do not outweigh the positives for future of our downtown and for our city as a whole.

And with no viable option presented to the Province, we are faced with limited options. Without council's approval, the LRT will stop at Steeles Avenue, eliminating any benefits to the city of Brampton. Wherever the LRT goes, prosperity will follow. Housing prices and business successes are directly impacted by how close they are to transit; you don't need to look any further than Yonge Street and King Street in Toronto to prove that point.

Brampton's last best chance for a vibrant downtown is this LRT. If the LRT gets rerouted to bypass the downtown, or worse still stops at Steeles, Brampton will be the worse for it. It's time for us to stop thinking about Brampton as a town of 20,000 people and realize we are major city and we need major city solutions to our problems. There are over 80 cities worldwide which run light rail systems as part of their public transit networks. Many of these cities are much older than Brampton, with far less space to work with.

Similar sized cities: Atlanta, Georgia; Oakland, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Belfast, Ireland; and Bologna, Italy

The question is - 'what kind of downtown do you want?' If you want a vibrant, busy downtown with many restaurants and thousands of jobs, we need the LRT to go through it. If you like it the way it is (and has been for the past 30 years) then say no the to LRT.

I urge you to please write your city councillor voicing your opinion. See the report here:http://bit.ly/l LccYk6

Andrew deGroot P.S. Here is what the downtown looks like today: F2-2fc-2 F2-27 Brenton, Terri

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BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL _. hate. Ji/asQ.ao\S From: Stuart Scheffer Sent: 2015/06/24 4:40 PM To: City Clerks Office Subject: LRT

Iwould like to offer my resounding NO to the building of the LRT to downtown Brampton. Having ittie up Main St for 4 years to enable riders to get to the Rose theatre, and occasionally Dining area makes NO sense at all. If you can find somewhere else to redirect it to, maybe Iwould consider it going north past Steeles.

Stuart Scheffer Brenton, Terri F2-28

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From: Lionel-Mary Nichol Sent: 2015/06/26 10:11 AM To: City Clerks Office Subject: LRT Debate The proposed routing into the downtown core can only produce congestion and safety issues, since it removes almost half ofthe available roadway surface. The Farmers' Market would definitely suffer as well. In addition, the route does not really address the needs of Sheridan College or the about to be built new/old . These two facilities would probably be the main users of the system.

Ifthe council turns it down, the province would have the choice of 1) totally cancelling the project (Mississauga would never go for this) 2) end route somewhere short of Steeles Avenue. This would not be attractive since itwould greatly reduce the ridership numbers. It would also be difficult setting up theturn around due totraffic concerns on Steeles and Hwy 10. It would put the province in an extremely difficult position and would probably force them to review the plan with the City of Brampton, which they should have done in the first place!!

Yours Truly Lionel Nichol Concerned Long Term Citizen of Brampton FZ-tt Brenton, Terri

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Comments Dear Mr. Medeiros, I am writing today in support of the Metrolinx­ and Inquiries: planned path for the Hurontario-Main LRT. The intended path for the LRT has already been planned and submitted to public scrutiny and optimizes the uses. Diverting the path will only make it less efficient and more expensive. In particular I would like to ask you and your colleagues to please reconsider any proposal to bury the LRT. Burying the LRT would be incredibly expensive and have to be borne by the city itself. I've heard the estimated cost is $500 million for the short tunnel. That amount of capital could easily be invested in dramatically expanding Brampton's transit capacity through a Queen Street LRT or several new Zum lines. I am a transit user. I ask you to consider the best interests of transit users, which includes seniors, students, young people and the economically disadvantaged, among the general public. A vocal minority should not sideline their interests. Thank you for your time, Steven F2-SO Brenton, Terri

From: Robinson, Laurie on behalfof City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/26 5:13 PM To: Brenton, Terri; Evans, Earl Subject FW: MAIN LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT BRAMPTON CITY COUNOiL bate- >)uIn|^i2o(S From: Bernie Lynch Sent: 2015/06/26 4:23 PM To: City Clerks Office Subject: MAIN LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT

/ will, for the last time, state that the route from Mississauga oughtto be redirected immediatelynorth of the crossingat Steele's Ave. W. on Hurontario, to go eastward over, that is, above the park land, connecting with the GO RAIL north of Queen St. E. & thereby continuing to the terminal where the buses make connection.

What could be easier, moredirect, with no"heritage" interference at all, while meeting the total transit needs. If further explanation is required Iam available to discuss.

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From: Robinson, Laurie on behalf of City Clerks Office Sent: 2015/06/29 8:36 AM To: Brenton, Terri; Evans, Earl Subject: FW: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL From: Ameer Khan DATE' vlAJU 8^ 2o\S Sent: 2015/06/27 3:02 PM * To: Mayor; Medeiros, Martin - Councillor; Palleschi, Michael - Councillor; Fortini, Pat - Councillor; Dhillon, Gurpreet - Councillor; Miles, Gael - Councillor; Sprovieri, John Councillor; Gibson, Grant - Councillor; Moore, Elaine - Councillor; Bowman, Jeff - Councillor; Whillans, Doug - Councillor Cc: City Clerks Office; [email protected] Subject: Correspondence for H10-1: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Project Update

Dear Councillors,

My name is Ameer Khan and I live in ward 1.

I'm also an Executive Director and Past-President with the Rotaract Club of Brampton which meets in Downtown Brampton regularly.

I am writing to express my personal support of the Hurontario-Main LRT that includes a surface route into Downtown Brampton.

Having conducted business meetings in both Brampton and Mississauga, ipersonally feel this LRT line will vastly improve the optics of the area.

Igive consent to have my item of correspondence added to the agenda and have itas a matter of public record.

Sincerely,

Ameer Khan, Executive Director - Rotaract Club of Brampton "Community Leaders, Exchanging Ideas &Taking Action11 bramptonrotaract.com I @BramRotaract I

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Brenton, Terri

Subject: FW: LRT Questions BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL From: Gloria Berger PATB« *w-ly 2. 2jo\S Sent: 2015/06/27 9:33 PM l To: City Clerks Office Subject: FW: LRT Questions

I have been advised I need to forward my e-mail below to ensure my position about this issue goes on record. Please let me know if there is anything further needed.

Thank you,

Gloria C. Berger

From: gberger To: mavorieffrev(S>brampton.ca CC: letters(5)thebramptonguardian.com: grant.gibson(5>brampton.ca: [email protected]: doug.whillansObrampton.ca: [email protected]:ieff.bowman(S)brampton.ca: [email protected]: [email protected];gael.miles(5)brampton.ca: gurpreet.dhillon(5)brampton.ca; iohn.sprovieri(5)brampton.ca Subject: LRT Questions Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:50:13 -0400 Madam Mayor,

I attended the Board of Trade "Brampton in Transit LTR Update" presentation Thursday, June 11th where you, Brampton's City Manager&Brampton's Manager, Infrastructure Planning spoke. Iattended the Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on Monday, June 22th and listened to a number of delegations. Iattended the LAB B LRT "town hall" Wednesday, June 24th, again listening to questions and comments regarding the LRT.

As a resultof the presentations and information Ihave garnered from each of these meetings, I have a few questions.

1. You have made reference to "stopping the LRT at Steeles Avenue" (the City Manager made this same reference, as well). Who is taking this position? (I have heard different people/groups promoting "alternative routes" and was wondering who was promoting "stopping at Steeles".)

2. You have made reference to "a University in downtown Brampton" (the City Manager made this same reference, as well). Where in the downtown area would this university be located? F2-32-2. 3. There has been mention of"revitalization". Please explain how travelling through our downtown is going to revitalize it.

4. We currently have the Downtown Transit Terminal at Nelson/George and Hurontario - with direct access to Via Rail and Go Transit (and the six story office building abovethe transit terminal funded by municipal &private-sector partnerships). Please explain how this particular "transit hub" has revitalized downtown Brampton since its opening in 1991.

5. There is the initial Tuesday, April 21st news release where you stated "We know where you build transit, economic development flourishes". Please explain how the current Downtown Transit Terminal transit hub provided the flourishing of "economic development" in downtown Brampton.

6. Atthe Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on Monday, June 22th, Alan Jones of Steer Davies Gleave spoke to the "intensification" and potential "residential" density resulting from the LRT. Property's currently for sale along the proposed Brampton LRT corridor are the 3 commercial buildings in downtown Brampton north of Queen (they are listed as a "long term hold for an assembly and redevelopment opportunity for future mixed use development"), and there is the south west corner of Steeles listed as a "Primary Intensification Corridor which will accommodate intense mixed use development". There really isn'tanywhere along the proposed Brampton LRT corridor for the potential intensification and residential density that Alan Jones spoke of. Does the City have any plans for potential residential intensification along the proposed corridor? If so, where would that be.

7. Alan Jones provided a slide presentation which included a number of pictures featuring LRT's in prominent cities throughout Europe. Of all the pictures he showed, Ibelieve only one showed cars on the road with the LRT's. The remaining pictures showed no vehicular traffic with the LRT's. Is it the City's intention to close off to traffic Main Street north of Queen to Nelson and make this an LRT and pedestrian only road?

8. Ibelieve there is some confusion around whatthe actual numbers are regarding current ridership. Would you be able to clarify exactly what the current ridership is "off peak" hours along the Brampton section of the proposed LRT corridor?

Thank you for yourtime. Ilook forward to hearing from you shortly.

Regards,

Gloria C. Berger

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From: Robinson, Laurie on behalfof City Clerks Office Sent 2015/07/02 8:50 AM To: Evans, Earl; Brenton, Terri Subject FW: LRT BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL n«.J*W J,2oi*

From: Diane Holtham Sent: 2015/07/01 5:18 PM To: City Clerks Office Cc: [email protected] Subject: LRT

Let me add a final comment before the big vote onthe proposed LRT along Main Street. I can only assume that none of the supporters actually live in this area. This will beacomplete disruption for all local residents and an eyesore. Has anyone thought about where thetraffic will be diverted to, because there will still be cars travelling through the area? Not everyone wants to go to and from PortCredit. To change a four lane road to a two lane road will force traffic to divert to narrow residential roads - in particular, Elizabeth Street South. To create a major traffic flow along anarrow residential street is nota pleasing aspect for the residents. Please consider this decision carefully for all those people who live in this area.

On another topic and as others have commented onbefore, why are thelights onin the City's Southwest Quadrant building at all times during the night? I had atour of the building recently and was told that the lights are onsensors. Believe me, any timeI look outof my windows during the night, the same lights are lit up on several floors. That is sucha wasteof energy. This letteris being sent to City Hall andthe Brampton Guardian.

Diane Holtham

Brampton, ON L6Y 1L1 F2-34-1

Paul Vicente Brampton, Ontario. BRAMPTON CITY COUKOtt. hatc. July 8,201s

July 2, 2015.

Dear Mayor and Members of Council,

On July 8 you are faced with making an important decision with regards to the LRT along Main Street. I would like to offer my support towards a positive decision of its implementation.

Please disregard those claims that the LRT as proposed is a "Mississauga" project. Brampton has an obligation to become integrated with the regions that surround it, and the LRT in this phase is the beginning of a comprehensive system of high order transit that will further that goal. Do not concentrate on the current terminus of the LRT in Downtown Brampton, but consider that the LRT as proposed is the first step of a high capacity and efficient system that in the future will move people through Brampton to areas further north and east/west as well.

Other regions across Ontario are standing in line to seek infrastructure funding from the Province, and we are in a position where it has been decided that we are the city with the greatest need. This is OUR time and opportunity to obtain our share of that funding, keeping in mind that this is just the beginning; Metrolinx is now working on other transit initiatives for Brampton, i.e. Queen Street, and we must not miss this seminal opportunity to take part.

Brampton is a historical city, and the concerns by those that the LRT will endanger the historic character of certain areas needs to be carefully considered. As the owner of historical property along Main Street, I understand these concerns. To this point I was pleased that Metrolinx made a tremendous effort to reduce the visual impacts of the LRT in the area north of Nanwood Drive; they eliminated the right of way, which allows the area residents to continue to enjoy the street just as they do now. The number of lanes available to residents remains as it is now, and along Main Street North actually increases from two lanes to four. The LRT will not interfere with the numerous events that take place in the Downtown so it functionally complements our city. These improvements testify to Metrolinx's desire to accommodate our needs. F2-34-2.

Metrolinx had made a commitment to run the LRT north of Nanwood Drive without the need for overhead supply lines. I was disappointed to hear that the wires were back, and I ask Council to review Bombardier's own published specifications for its Flexity Freedom vehicles which touts "optional 100% catenary-free operation". I suspect that the move to put the wires back may have been a cost-saving measure. If the technology exists, then let's use it for the benefit of our citizens. I ask that Council writes into the motion that the LRT line north of Nanwood Drive must be wire-free to maintain the visual beauty of the Downtown.

With embedded tracks that are flush to the surface, the LRT will only be visible when it's there, and then, only for a few moments. Finally, without overhead wires, the LRT will have essentially zero physical and visual imprint in the historic core. Now that is an LRT system that everyone can accept, even us history lovers.

The construction phase will be a difficult time for everyone. My family and I would like to express that while we will be directly affected by increased traffic on our street to make the project possible; we understand that the short term pain will eventually lead to a metamorphosis that will make Brampton a better place for people to live.

An LRT passing through the Downtown will awaken the development community to the new opportunities that exist there and will hasten its evolution. If Brampton can follow up its acceptance of the LRT on Main Street with a plan to completely eliminate the floodplain risks to the Downtown, we will finally see the area become what we and others before us have envisioned for years; a viable Downtown that offers its residents attractive choices for live/work/play activities, and the ability to move to and from there.

Further, the LRT on Main Street will form the backbone of a system that will serve all the residents of Brampton for generations to come. Do not be fooled by the current low price of energy on the World markets. The cost of owning and maintaining a car will continue to rise, and if Brampton is to continue on its path to become a viable and sustainable city, it must offer its citizens access to fast, affordable, convenient and clean transit solutions.

I ask that members of Council choose the LRT to further advance the prosperity of its citizens. Please vote YES for LRT.

Regards,

Paul Vicente F2-3S

Brenton, Terri

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From: jackie stapper Sent: 2015/07/02 2:57 PM To: City Clerks Office Subject: LRT Proposal

Iam notopposed to the Irt goingthru the downtown core, but Iam opposed to cars at allfrom Wellington st to Go Station. Whynot have the Irt go straightthru the downtown corein the middle all the way, but have wider pedestrian walkways and patios, even bike lanes. We can divertcars easier than trains. Whatthe downtown needs is friendly pedestrianwalkways. Why are we squeezing out pedestrians and cyclist forcars and trains. My solution will allow the present plan for Irt straightthru downtown but with a more space for pedestrians and bikes. Isn'tthe main idea to discourage cars and use transit.

Sincerely please consider: Jackie Stapper F2-34-1

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RE: Comments for the July 8,2015 Special Council Meeting

Hello,

As a Brampton resident and taxpayer I support the proposed Hurontario-Main LRT (HMLRT) surface route along Hurontario, linking Port Credit GoStation to the Go Station in downtown Brampton.

I base my support for the Hurontario-Main LRT surface route on published research • Environmental Project Report, published in cooperation between Metrolinx, Mississauga & Brampton. June 2014 • Hurontario-Main LRTBrampton AlignmentAlternatives Assessment Report, City ofBrampton, prepared by SNC Lavalin. Sept 26,2014 • Brampton Alignment Peer Review, prepared by Hatch Mott & McDonald.Jan 27,2015 • North American Light Rail Experience: Insightsfor Hamilton, by Christopher D. Higgins& Mark R. Ferguson. McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics. Apr. 2012

Looking at the big picture, this route is part of a transportation network that will provide economic benefits for the whole region. It will benefit not only the young urban workforce, but also aging boomers (I'm one of them!).

The Brampton Go Station has been designated a "mobility hub" which benefits our community by • providing inter-regional transit linked to jobs • leading to increased urbanization and mixed use development in the downtown centre • creating walkable neighborhoods around the station - walkability and station area are directly tied to higher ridership • opportunities for the creation of pedestrian connections, bike paths, public spaces, attractive civic landmarks F2-36-2.

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I understand the purpose of the LRTand the reasons for the proposed route along Hurontario-Main. The funding is in place by the province. Mississauga is on side to proceed.

What I don't understand is why some Brampton councillors are so opposed,

• Some councillors may be opposed because they bend to the wishes of special interest groups. This results in ordinary taxpayers bearing the extra expense of alternative options that only benefit a few.

• Some opposed councillors support alternative routes, but what justification can there be in supporting alternate routes ifit negatively impacts traffic along Steeles, a major thoroughfare for transport trucks. These alternate routes won't increase ridership.

Some councillors have referred to "land value capture" and "assessment growth opportunities" as not being viable in the downtown core with a Hurontario-Main LRT.Their argument is that the flood plain and SPA7 protects the heritage area and so developers have no interest in developing at the downtown centre. It should be noted that in April ofthis year the Province of Ontario updated the SPA policies to allow Brampton to add certainty to development in it's downtown core and to spur economic development. What evidence do councillors have that developers are not interested?

There are many examples in Toronto and other cities where developers have integrated new build into heritage sites, not only maintaining the unique character ofthe community, but enhancing it as well. We no longer live in an era ofhorse and buggy. It doesn't mean historic buildings need to be demolished. Experienced developers know how to minimize financial risk in projects that incorporate historic sites into new streetscapes. It is the responsibility ofCity Council to encourage it.

Some councillors believe developers will be more attracted to the Queen Street corridor with an LRT. However, to proceed with an LRT along Queen would require several years of study to determine if it is viable before a decision by Council is made. Should we decide to wait and not move ahead with our regional partners, a great opportunity will be lost. Do we want Brampton to become the weak link in a regional transit network?

Councillors who oppose the Hurontario-Main LRT and promote a Queen Street LRT should provide the public with more details to support their arguments. Whose advice are they following? Who is influencing their decisions? FS.-'Sfe-S

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Do those councillors who oppose the Hurontario-Main surface route have a hidden agenda?By following their advice, might the taxpayer be in for another SWQ (city hall addition) disaster?

Traditionally, city councils are guided by the expert and independent advice of professionals in their respective fields. Why would councillors so blatantly ignore it in the case of transit? Decisions should always be made on the basis of the greater good for the greatest number.

I urge Brampton City Council to vote YES for a Hurontario-Main surface LRT. The facts have been gathered, studied, and verified. Developers will be enticed to develop infill, mixed use and civic projects around the downtown transit hub if the city outlines a clear vision and has the will to support it.

Respectfully,

Nathalie Richard Brampton Resident Wardl F2-37 r\arcuard

BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

July 2nd, 2015

The Corporation of the City of Brampton, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6Y4R2

Attention: Ms. Marilyn Ball Acting CAO

Dear Sirs / Mesdames:

Re: Bramalea Citv Centre. Brampton. Ontario

This letter is to confirm Morguard Investments Limited'ssupport for the implementation of the LRTon Hurontario connecting the Port Credit Go hub to downtown Main Street, Brampton Go Station. As managers of , and in which major retail shopping centre property our parent company has co­ invested with manyof our pension fund clients,we lookforward to opportunities to collaborate with the Cityof Brampton to strengthen the connectivity of the Queen Street Corridor and Bramalea City Centre to downtown Brampton and the Brampton Hub. Morguard has overthe last several years in multiple meetings with planning staff, previous City Manager and Mayor, stressed the importance of a continued focus on Brampton's downtown and the Queen Street corridor inthe face of majorzoning applications that inour estimation are premature and would result in further decentralization and fragmentation of the office and retail node of the core. Concurrently, work on Bramalea City Centre's proposed masterplanwhich could see densities ofover 15 million square feet of mixed use, has been underway forsome time and we look forward to presenting ourfuture vision for BramaleaCity Centre to the City beforethe end ofthe year. The benefits ofthe Hurontario Main St. LRT forthe entireMississauga and Brampton communities will also have positive impacts on future growth at Bramalea City Centre as Brampton continues to grow and flourish supported byaccess to fast, convenient and sustainabletransit. We would expectthat as with any other location affected by change inservices there will be gains and losses, but overall we believethis is an important step inthe continued,sustainable growth and prosperityofthe community. As mentioned above our current planning work is to create a masterplan that will ensure that BramaleaCity Centrenot only remains a vital, relevant shopping and employment centre forthe near term but can meet the demands of the future. There are no plans for a retail study at this time.

Sincerely, MORGUARD INVESTMENTS LIMITED

f T\'"uCuA" ManjjaretfKnowles Senior \fice-President, Development

Morguard 55 CityCentreDrive. Suite 1000.Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1M3 T 905-281-3800 morguard.com F2-38

GOREWAs POWER. STATION BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL GSP15-011 BATE- J^NgrgOtS

June 11th, 2015

VIA E-MAIL

Office of the Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON, L6Y 4R2

To: Her Worship Linda Jeffrey, Mayor of Brampton

Dear Madam Mayor,

It is with interest that our organization has been following the Hurontario-Main LRT initiative. We joined the 's meeting this morning to review and discuss this project and the impact on the City of Brampton.

As a corporate citizen of Brampton we believe the HMLRT is an environmentally sound solution to a present and growing issue of grid lock and accessibility. Our employees who live in and around the greater Brampton area would directly benefit from better connectivity in the Peel Region and we believe the HMLRT is a tool to create this.

The estimated value $1.6 billion is a significant spend in our community. This quantity of dollars will likely never be matched in a clearly defined project in our future. Now consider how much of an investment in infrastructure that is: a worker being paid $1,000/hour for 24 hours a day would earn $1 million in about 41 1/2 days, now consider that same worker $1.6 billion is about 182 years of earnings.

This spend is significant, in jobs, in business, in our ability to grow and prosper in our community. Spending in strategic infrastructure, specifically transportation, will allow for future growth endeavors expanding on this investment.

Brampton has the opportunity to become a modern world class community; turning down a project of this magnitude will only prolong a need and divert investment to others who are responsive to change.

Sincerely,

Wickham General Manager

8600 Goreway Drive Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A8 P 905 595 4700 F 905 595 4731 yjMbEPQOJD-lTriA I"VI I 77297 East Danbro Ascent Mississauga, ON, L5N 6P8 GROUP OF COMPANIES t. (905) 819-9900 f. (905) 542-0800 Office of Mayor Linda Jeffrey City of Brampton BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL 2Wellington Street West . i A 9^,pr Brampton, Ontario ratc- ^j 2LZ-£m L6Y4R2

June 12,2015 RE: Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Iam writing to express my support for the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. In particular, Iam in favour of the proposed surface route that runs along Highway 10 with the Brampton GO Station as the final destination. This $1.6 billion investment by the Province of Ontario will help raise Brampton's profile as a choice destination for businesses and investors. I am the CEO of Matcor-Matsu Group, a Brampton based highly diversified manufacturer providing steel based manufacturing solutions, products and resources to leading Global OEMs in the automotive, construction, agricultural, mining, industrial and off highway equipment industries. We currently operate 18 manufacturing facilities throughout North America employing 4,500 associates. Our Brampton operations include 3 facilities which employ over 1,000 associates. Our mission is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction through seamless and uninterrupted delivery of quality products and services to our customers in an environment which respects our associates and supports them to achieve their maximum potential. The LRT project is important to us because public transportation is the primary mode of transportation for our workforce. Expansion of service options would enable our associates to more easily reach our facilities and therefore, increase our ability to attract and retain skilled associates. The Province has articulated through Move Ontario Forward that enhanced public transportation is a key priority. We believe Brampton is at a unique juncture of its growth that compels it to leverage the generational opportunity afforded by the LRT project to connect the LRT to Mobility Hubs in Brampton and expand public transportation connectivity throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

As the regional population grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase. Undoubtedly, new roads will be required to support anticipated higher car volumes; however, this option remains expensive, time consuming and beyond the financial reach of many commuters! It is imperative that public transportation be envisioned that meets these future needs. By creating links to the LRT and thereby increasing mobility, Brampton will be able to strengthen existing businesses and attract new industry, jobs and residents. Public transportation is key to expanding industry beyond current public transportation corridors into new undeveloped areas. Thank you for considering our support for an enhanced LRT network that brings greater public transportation alternatives to Brampton.

Regards,

Daniel Tiberini F2-40

/ ; GeorgeWeston Limited 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 1901 \/i !- Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4T 2S7 Telephone 416-922-2500 Fax 416-922-4395 www.weston.ca BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL June 17, 2015 ,. Julsf 8, 2jQ\5 DATE:. VIA E-MAIL

Office of the Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y4R2

To: Her Worship Linda Jeffrey, Mayor of Brampton

Dear Madam Mayor,

We were pleased to read the announcement by the Ontario Government of the "Moving Forward with Hurontario - Main Light Rail Transit Project". As one of Brampton's largest employers with Weston Foods' manufacturing facilities, Loblaw's head office and retail locations and Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy locations we believe, our business and colleagues will be better served with this major infrastructure initiative.

In our view the investment, which will connect to the GO Transit network and other transit systems across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas is much needed. It will provide a modern and environmentallyfriendly transit system that will benefit the local economy, connect people with jobs and reduce travel times and congestion.

With this investment, Brampton will be able to continue its growth to provide a safe, comfortable and modern cityto live and work in. We are supportive of this initiative and look forward to its successful completion.

Sincerely,

Pavi Binning President F2-41 MAPLE LEAF FOODS w

June 25, 2015

Office of the Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Mayor Jeffrey:

On behalf of Maple Leaf Foods, and the hundreds of our employees who work at our plants and offices in Brampton and North Mississauga, we were pleased to learn of the major new provincial funding commitment for construction of the 23 km Hurontario-Main LRT project from Port Credit to Brampton.

This project will bring significant benefits to area businesses like Maple Leaf Foods because, by relieving congestion, it will facilitate the movement of our goods and our employees. It also supports our corporate sustainability strategy by allowing more employees to use public transit to get to work, especially helping us to attract younger employees who often want to avoid car ownership if possible. Our ability to grow and make future job-creating investments, such as the $25 million investment in our Walker Drive plant in 2012, is linked to smart infrastructure investments like this.

We encourage Brampton City Council to support the project without delay.

Sincerely, Mm Rory McAlpine Senior VP Government and Industry Relations

cc: Sriram Raman Mayor's Policy Advisor

RECEIVED JUL 02 2015 passionate people; passionate about food MAYOR'S OFFICE

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 0A8 tel. 905-285-5000 ® F2.-HZ Local 1285 Office Tel: 905.451.8310 23 Regan Road, Suite 1 UniFOR Fax: 905.450.6877 Brampton, ON L7A1B2 Local1285| Canada

LEON RIDEOUT MAURICE KENNY DANNY PRICE ARDISSNOW BILL TURNER President 7sf Vice President 2nd Vice President Financial Secretary RecordingSecretary

June 26th, 2015

Corporation of the City of Brampton Mayor Linda Jefferies BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL 2 Wellington Street West J^U Q DolS Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 lw""""' ' ( -"-"-^

Honourable Mayor Jefferies;

With the Special Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2015 at on the Hurontario- Main LRT Project. I would ask that you support this initiative. LRT between Brampton and Mississauga would help reduce traffic on several of our main thoroughfares like Highway 410 and Hurontario Street. Brampton does suffer from the crossroads effect where we have a lot of transit traffic that travels through our city to get somewhere else. We have a lot of our Brampton citizens who work in Mississauga and vice-a-versa, or connect to a major transportation hub to get to their destination who currently depend on bus, Go Train or automobile as their choice of commuting. LRT is a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation as its run on electricity as opposed to fossil fuels and it's quieter and more efficient. Asyou may already be aware our Local represents over 5,000 workers in the greater Brampton area. One of our largest employers is FCA Canada, formerly Chrysler Canada. The plant was built in 1986 and has always shipped the vehicleswe produce bycar carriers. In 2014 the plant in conjunction with CN and the City of Brampton put a rail spur in and now ships about half of the vehicles we produce by rail and are currently exploring options to increase the numbers. One of the major selling points was to take truck traffic off the Brampton roads, which all parties were in agreement with. We now have another opportunity to reduce traffic even more and open the downtown core to greater expansion, which has been lacking. To quote the experts, 'this will help with economic and residential development, will move us from suburban to urban, supports growth, positive change and improved quality of life throughout Brampton and Mississauga'. On July 8, 2015 please vote in favour of the Hurontario-Main LRT project which connects people with destinations using sustainable transit.

Sincerely

President

LR/vbcope343 RECEIVED JUL 02 2015 MAYOR'S 0FFICF

uniforlocal1285.ca 9 TD Canada Trust F2-H3 Greater Toronto Region Office 1 Yorkdale Place Suite 503 • Toronto, Ontario M6A 3A1

June 30, 2015 BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Her Worship Linda Jeffrey BATEAU lygr2.o1-5 Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON

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Dear Mayor Jeffrey:

As the Brampton City Council deliberates on whether to support the Hurontario- Main LRT project we at TD would like to lend our voice of support for any infrastructure program that leads to a decrease in traffic grid lock and an increase in the use of public transit. There are many advantages to an investment in public transit including efficiency for our employees and customers; a better environmental impact of less cars on the road; and the ability for cities to attract new businesses with an efficient and modern transportation system.

TD hopes that City Council will consider these factors in their deliberations and come to an agreement on the Hurontario-Mail LRT project for the betterment of Brampton.

Sincerely,

Faisal Yousuf District Vice President Brampton District, Greater Toronto Region TD Canada Trust

®/The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank or wholly-owned subsidiary, in Canada and/or other countries. F2.-4H

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PROPERTIES BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Via Email /•> « . cc

City of Brampton City Council 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y4R1

Attention: Mayor Linda Jeffrey & Members of council;

Re: Brampton Transit Investment

Redwood Properties are land owners and developers with two large residential apartment building projects in Brampton. Redwood Properties is currently in construction of a 224 unit residential tower on Clark Boulevard, and we have this month submitted a site plan application for two towers with a total of 387 units at 45 Railroad Street. The Railroad Street project will be mixed use with commercial and residential uses.

Redwood Properties also owns an existing rental apartment building at 190 Clark Boulevard with 190 units. Redwood believes strongly in the growth potential of Brampton which is the reason for our continued investment in the city.

In this regard, we support higher order transit linking the Downtown of Brampton with its surrounding areas and neighbouring municipalities. We are encouraged by the continued investment in Brampton's future by the Municipal, Regional and Provincial Governments. We view ourselves as partners in the investment.

Yours truly,

Adam Goldstein, CPA, CA Redwood Properties Ltd.

330 New Huntington Road, Suite 201, Woodbridge, ON L4H 0R4 T 905.856.7746 F 905.856.7764 F2-45

PARAMOUNT Fine Foods Thursday, July 2 2015

BRAMPTON CITY COUNOR. DATEr-Jj^YS/2015 Dear Madam Mayor and Members of Council,

Iwas elated when the Provinceof Ontario announced that it would commit $1.6 billion to fund the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit project. This istruly a gift for Brampton, Mississauga and the region at large by providing greater integration into the regional transit network.

Paramount Fine Foods has a vested interest inBrampton and believes in this city. Thecompany has experienced tremendous growth and believes in Brampton's potential as a leaderineconomic activity. Hurontario Street and Main Street is an underutilized corridor for business, residential and commercial activities. The23 kilometersof proposed trackthat the LRT wouldcover, both in Bramptonand Mississauga, would connect two of the fastest growing municipalities in the Provinceof Ontario. Businesses alike are delighted to knowthat we are finally beingserviced byan infrastructure network that will betterconnect uswith surrounding cities. Awell planned transitnetwork including the outlined Metrolinx TPAP service route provides the catalyst for businesses to grow.

Downtownsare natural hubs for business and commercial activities. Brampton's downtown has a unique advantage inthat its potentialhasyet to be realised unlike other citieswhere re-development is bothcostly and labourious. An LRT running through the main arteryof downtown Brampton (i.e Main Street) would provide businesses the confidence that theirgrowthwould be sustained byincreased consumer traffic and a pushtowards intensification. Brampton's population growth projections only reinforce this notion.

I urge youto thinkabout the future of Brampton andwhatthis unique opportunitymeansforthe growth andeconomic vitality of the city. As a champion forBrampton, Iamfully supportive ofthis project.

President & CEO, Paramount Fine Foods F2-M4 poucaro AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY BRAMPTON CITY COUNOIL patc. Julys, 2Q\^

June 30, 2015

Office of the Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Mayor Jeffrey:

On behalf of the Policaro Automotive Family, and the hundreds of our employees who work at our various Automotive Dealerships in Brampton, we were pleased to learn of the major new provincial funding commitment for construction of the 23 km Hurontario- Main LRT project from Port Credit to Brampton.

This project will bring significant benefits to area businesses like Acura 2000, Northwest Lexus, Northwest Toyota, Team Hyundai, Family Honda, and soon be added BMW Brampton, because, by relieving congestion, it will facilitate the movement of our employees, and allow for development in the downtown core of Brampton. It also supports the City of Brampton to attract the best companies to locate their respective Plants or Offices along the transit Corridor and bring additional businesses and development to the City.

We encourage Brampton City Council to support the project without delay.

Sincerely, -xtttL

Paul Policaro Owner Policaro Automotive Group

2 Maritime Ontario Blvd. Brampton, Ontario L6S 0C2 905.595.1455 [email protected] F2-H7 Refreshments Canada

15 Westcreek Boulevard Brampton, ON L6T 5T4 Phone: (905)874-7200 Fax: (905) 874-7205 BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL July 2, 2015 DATE:_:J^i Y g/ 2xD\S

Office of the Mayor City of Brampton 2 Wellington St. W. Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Mayor Jeffrey,

Iam writing to express our support for the proposed Hurontario-Main LRT project.

Coca-Cola Canada is proud to be part of the Brampton community. Our largest manufacturing facility in Canada is located in Brampton. Hundreds of our employees live and work in the city, and call Brampton home. We support a broad range of community organizations in Brampton, including through the ParticipACTION Teen Challenge, the Breakfast Club of Canada, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Peel Region.

At Coca-Cola, we believe the strength of our business depends on the strength of the communities we serve. Better, faster, public transit will support Brampton families and Brampton businesses. Our delivery trucks will spend less time idling in traffic and more productive time serving our customers if more people have the choice to take public transit.

Fewer cars on the road will also improve overall air quality. Coca-Cola Canada is also taking action to reduce carbon emissions in our vehicles. We operate the largest private sector diesel-hybrid truck fleet in Canada. Expanding LRT access in Brampton will benefit Coca-Cola Canada as a company and the people we proudly employ.

We look forward to the outcome of this debate, and urge the City of Brampton to support actions that benefit people and businesses across the City.

Sincerely,

COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS CANADA

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Paul Brennan Vice President, Manufacturing & General Manager, Brampton

PB:lao F2-4M Maio, Gina

From: Wesley Jackson Sent: 2015/06/17 5:28 PM To: MayorJeffrey Cc: Gibson, Grant - Councillor; Moore, Elaine - Councillor; Whillans, Doug - Councillor; Palleschi, Michael - Councillor; Bowman, Jeff - Councillor; Medeiros, Martin - Councillor; Fortini, Pat - Councillor; Miles, Gael - Councillor; Dhillon, Gurpreet- Councillor; Sprovieri, John Councillor Subject: Brampton LRT

Dearest City Councillors and Mayor Jeffrey,

Iwish to take this opportunity, ahead of Mondaysdeliberations,to express my concern with a ground level LRT route in the Four Corners area of Brampton.

Ibegin with a note concerning my background. I moved to Brampton in 1982,first living in Bramalea and moving to shortly thereafter. Iobtained my B.A. Economics from the Universityof Waterloo, Ontario, and my law degree from the University of Western Ontario. Throughout myschoolyears, Iworked in restaurants, group homes and various industries through temporary staffing agencies; all in Brampton. Igrew very familiar in those years with the need for affordable public transit for low income people and students especially.

As a lawyer, Ihave always worked in Brampton. First for a firm, then for myself. When Ifirst opened my firm, Istruggled to build a client base in the Four Corners area, before abandoning the premises to move my offices to the area of Queen and Rutherford. The sole motivation for moving my office? With few exceptions, my clients complained about the lack of parking.Theydid not enjoy having to park in underground and make their way through sometimes confusing routes to find my office, which was at the time in the Millat 60 Queen Steet East.

Andwhen a customer Tells you to your face they did not likesomething, not only have you probably lost that customer, but you can guarantee more of your customers feel that way but were too timid to tell you.

I also did a postal code analysis of my client base. I had very little penetration into the Bramalea area codes. Some (admittedly informal) market research showed me that Bramalea residents do not seriously consider the Four Corners a viable seek out businesses, as it is inconvenient in terms of access, traffic and parking. With that background in mind, I can very easily predict what would have happened to my business had Istayed at 60 Queen Street and Main Street was shut down for 12 to 18 months (as a conservative estimate). The move has demonstrably resulted in increased sales and customer retention.

From my firm's current location, Istill attend the businesses in downtown Brampton. I bank at TD Bank at Four Corners, with corollary banking done at allfour other banks in connection with my real estate practice; Ishop regularly with Stems Custom Floral, Little Ice Cream Shop of Horrors, Cyclepath, Pho's, Track's, Sushi House, the cupcake shop on Main, Fanzorellis, Hooper's Pharmacy and Baci Gifts. Iadmit, it is already inconvenient for me to get to decent parkingspots.

Parkingon John Street requires that Itake a serpentine route to Wellington just to come north, stopping not less than 5 times. When John Street has all its spots taken, I have to repeat the loop to look for Main Street parking, often resorting to u-turns on Main Street to snag that elusive spot near Hooper's Pharmacy. Rose Theatre parking is a last resort, because though it is clean, it is simply too time consuming to access both when arriving and when leaving. I am used to it, but I make an actual and deliberate effort to get used to it, because I want to support the Four Corners businesses, especially the independents. F2.-48-Z But let me bluntabout this, and let me be abundantlyclear: There is not a Monkey Fighting chance Iwill put with 12to 18 months of construction on Main Street and still make those attempts to do business in the Four Corners areaas Ido now. It simply won't be worth my time. Iwill do my banking at the TD Branch that isa 5 minute walkfrom my office; and buy my lunches at one of the multiple restaurants that are similarly within walking distance; buy my flowers online; find another bike store; Iwill shop at the corporate drug store chains.

In short, asone of the people that you have worked so hardto attract to downtown Brampton to support the little independent merchants you claimto value so highly, Iwill forget about the Four Cornersand take my business elsewhere.

And once my habits have changed .... I doubt Iam likely to "work on getting them back"

Finally, Iwould be remiss if Ididn't think about the events and traditions that my family have come to adore. I have walked as a Celebrity Clown with the Kiwanis Club of Brampton in the annual Santa Clause Parade many times (Please note: I am not a member of Kiwanis, and do not speak for them). Their float is a restored antique firetruck, with a clown on top. That clown is built to fold in half to pass under the train tracks at Theatre Lane. It is not the only float that has special design features to accommodate that bridge. Not to mention the effect on the general aesthetic of Four Corners, Isimply cannot imagine what the LRTelectrical grid suspended above Main Street will do to the Santa Clause Parade and it variety of floats that will forever be limited in height to stay below the wiring grid. Can the parade find a new route? Of course it can. Should it have to? No, it should not.

And what of the Farmers Market? And the Cars and Stars? Will they have to move too? Or will we risk the trip and falls ofthe large crowds as they cross over the railtracks on foot, in the summer, in summer related footwear (think flip flops and loose sandals), time and time again in the crowded market environment? Who is paying for the extra insurance costs the rail lines will bring? Who will want to attend events that are a constant trip hazard?

To conclude, Iam a Brampton man, with a Brampton house, a Brampton family and a Brampton business. Ihave lived here for 33 years. I have seen the growing pains. I have seen the 410 construction, and remember how much longer it took than projected. I have watched them build the new City Hall, and then the newer new City Hall, where again, the time and costs projected were not accurate. I have watched the Powerade Centre be built miles from any location that would benefit the local economy. Iwatched the traffic on Bovaird and Queen Street build and build. Iwatch the suburban sprawl crawl ever closer to my beloved Apple Factory, and have listened with horror to the rumors of Brampton's version of the West Edmonton Mall to be built on top of viable and sustainable farm and recreation land in the North West end. Some developments I have supported, some I have opposed, but always, I felt that at least someone in City Council had a vision that the project was good for Brampton and her residents.

Not now.

Now all Isee is a City Council readying to rush in to catch the crumbs from the provinces "infrastructure spending" table for the sole sake of doing so. The Province and Metrolinx do not have Brampton's best interests at heart. They do not care about our merchants. They do not care about our traffic problems. They do not care about our plans to build a better hospital, to offer better and more accessible health care with a transit hub located on site to assist our most vulnerable. They do not care about our traditions and events. They are not offering us "free money," nor is it true that "we would be stupid to turn down." It is a Faustien Bargain,and one I fear we will collectively regret in perpetuity.

For allthe reasons aforesaid, Iam firmly opposed to any surface route through the Four Corners area for the LRT.

A copy of this letter will be made publicly available.

Yours very truly, WESLEY JACKSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION