February 22, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Doug Whillans Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Jason Egbuna Mr. Junaid Shah Ms. Jassie Grewal
Members Absent: Mr. Richard Poersch (regrets)
Staff Present: Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
Region of Peel Staff Present: Ms. Judy Showers, Public Education Programs & Services Section, Business and Information Services Division, Public Works
MINUTES Brampton Clean City Committee
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC001-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC002-2006 Minutes – November 30, 2005
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
F1. BCC003-2006 Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – February 2006
F2. BCC004-2006 Status Update – Adopt-a-Park – February 2006
F3.1 Spring Clean-Up 2006
F3.2 Spring Clean Up Proclamation
G. Correspondence - “EPIC News and Views”
H1. Peel Children’s Water Festival.
H2. Garbage at Fast Food Property – Main Street and Bartley Bull Parkway.
H3. Monthly Column “Trash Talk” Column – Brampton Guardian 2006
I. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC005-2005 Adjournment
______Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC001-2006 That the Agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of February 22, 2006 be approved as amended as follows:
To add Item H3: Discussion, re: Monthly Column “Trash Talk” Column – Brampton Guardian 2006
To add Item G1: Newsletter entitled “EPIC News and Views” from Environment and Plastics Industry, Mississauga, forwarded by Regional Councillor E. Moore on December 2005.
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest - nil
C. C 1. Minutes of Meeting – November 30, 2005.
BCC002-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of November 30, 2005, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of February 22, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations - nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their community as follows: debris and garbage remain in some areas due to construction residents should clean up the debris left on the curb after recycled materials are picked up people were seen throwing garbage from their cars on the ramp area of Highway 410 and Steeles Avenue East and Highway 410 and Queen Street election signs have been removed in a more timely manner on windy days garbage, blue and grey boxes blow and settle on a property at the north west corner of Botavia Downs and Chinguacousy Road
Mr. Gary Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that the area of Botavia Downs and Chinguacousy Road will be cleaned as part of the Spring Clean-up program. With respect to the throwing of garbage on the ramp area of Highway 410 and Steeles Avenue East and Highway 410 and Queen Street,
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Ms. Judy Showers, Public Education Programs & Services Section, Region of Peel, advised that the concerns raised by Committee will be passed on to Regional staff for the appropriate action to be taken.
F. Program Updates
F 1. 3R’S Educational Program
Report from Ms. Evelyn Tufts, Office Assistant, Brampton Clean City Office, dated February 22, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – February 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised the bookings for the 3R’s Educational Program have increased. He circulated the new 3R’s ‘buckslip’ which he said was mailed out to the schools that have not yet booked the program for 2006. He noted that the statistics for the booking schedule will be updated and presented to Committee at each meeting.
BCC003-2006 That the report from Ms. Evelyn Tufts, Office Assistant, Brampton Clean City Office, dated February 22, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of February 22, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – February 2006 be received.
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Report from Ms. Evelyn Tufts, Office Assistant, Brampton Clean City Office, dated February 22, 2006, re: Status Update - Adopt-A-Park – February 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of Earth Day celebration which will take place on April 22, 2006 at selected locations throughout the City. Participants will be asked to participate in the clean-up of their neighbourhood recreation centre or park and then be invited to join in an appreciation bar-b-que at Gage Park. As part of the celebration the Peel District School Board has offered to bus students to Downtown Brampton for clean-up of the downtown for which students will earn 40 hours community service necessary for graduation.
Discussion followed on initiatives that would encourage clean-up of the Downtown. Staff suggested that members contact the Clean City office when they observe areas within the Downtown that need to be cleaned.
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BCC004-2006 That the report from Ms. Evelyn Tufts, Office Assistant, Brampton Clean City Office, dated February 26, 2006, re: Status Update - Adopt-A-Park – February 2006.
Carried
F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
F 3.1 Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean-Up 2006
Discussed under Item F2
F 3.2 Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean Up Proclamation
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, informed members that the Brampton Clean City Committee will be presented with a Spring Clean-up Proclamation at the Council Meeting scheduled to be held on March 27, 2006. Mr. Doug Whillans stated that he will attend the meeting on behalf of Committee to receive the proclamation.
G. Correspondence
G 1: Newsletter entitled “EPIC News and Views” from Environment and Plastics Industry, Mississauga, forwarded by Regional Councillor E. Moore in December 2005.
The subject newsletter was circulated for information purposes only.
H. Other/New Business
H 1. Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Peel Children’s Water Festival.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, provided an overview of the Peel’s Children Water Festival which is hosted annually by the Region of Peel. He noted that this year the festival will take place at Heart Lake Conservation area and runs from May 25, 2006 to May 31, 2006. He encouraged members to attend and noted that it was an event that the members could participate in and promote Brampton Clean City at the same time.
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H 2. Discussion at the request of Mr. Richard Poersch, re: Garbage at Fast Food Property – Main Street and Bartley Bull Parkway.
The Chair advised that Mr. Richard Poersch forwarded an email dated February 19, 2006 to the City Clerk’s Office regarding the subject matter and explained that the property manager was made aware of the situation and the property has been partially cleaned. He advised that Mr. Poersch will bring forward any further concerns about the area at the next meeting.
H 3. Discussion, re: Monthly Column “Trash Talk” Column – Brampton Guardian 2006
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, advised that he would liaise with staff of Public Relations on the possibility of continuing the publication of ‘trash talk' columns in the Brampton Guardian.
I. Question Period
I 1. In response to a question on whether the Brampton Clean City Committee schedule of meeting dates should be circulated to community groups so that they can attend the meetings if they wish, staff advised that the matter would be considered by the Clean City Office.
I 2. Staff responded to questions with respect to the possibility of placing garbage receptacles at all bus stops and advised that the matter will be brought to the attention of the appropriate City staff for consideration.
J. Public Question Period – nil
K. Adjournment
BCC005-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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March 22, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Richard Poersch Mr. Junaid Shah Ms. Jassie Grewal
Members Absent: Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) (regrets) Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Jason Egbuna
Staff Present: Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Janet Proctor, Senior Communications Associate, Economic Development and Public Relations Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
MINUTES Brampton Clean City Committee
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC006-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Minutes
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
F1. BCC007-2006 Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – March 2006
F2. BCC008-2006 Status Update – Adopt-a-Park – March 2006
F3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
G1. BCC009-2006 Correspondence from Mr. Densel Fullerton, Resident of Brampton, re Spring Clean-up
H1. Brampton Guardian Monthly Column “Trash Talk”.
H2. BCC010-2006 Brampton Clean City Logo
H3. Bunny Eggs-citement Event
H4. Fall Clean-Up 2006
I. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC011-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Patrick McLeavey, Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC006-2006 That the Agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of March 23, 2006 be approved as amended as follows:
To add Item H 2: Verbal Update by Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, re: Brampton Clean City Logo
To add Item H 3: Verbal Update by Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, re: Bunny Eggs-citement Event
To add Item H 4: Verbal Update by Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator - Fall Clean-Up 2006
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest - nil
C. Previous Minutes – nil
D. Delegations/Presentations – nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their community as follows: bus terminals are neglected and in poor condition residents in the Heart Lake area complained about litter and debris in the parks and around postal boxes Food Basics supermarket in the area of Wanless Drive and Highway 10 needs to be cleaned-up shopping carts found abandoned on City property property at the north west corner of Botavia Downs and Chinguacousy Road mentioned at previous meeting has now been cleaned up.
Staff advised that the issues raised by members that need attention will be forwarded to the appropriate City staff to be resolved.
F. Program Updates
F 1. 3R’S Educational Program
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Verbal update Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – March 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that an update on the subject program was not available at this time and requested that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee.
BCC007-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of March 22, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – March 2006 be deferred to the meeting of April 26, 2006.
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Verbal update Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Status Update - Adopt-A-Park – March 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that an update on the subject program was not available at this time and requested that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee.
BCC008-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of March 22, 2006, re: Status Update - Adopt-A-Park – March 2006 be deferred to the meeting of April 26, 2006.
Carried
F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean-Up.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an update on Spring Clean-Up and Earth Day celebrations which will take place on April 22, 2006 at various recreation centres throughout the City. Materials for the clean-up will be provided to participants who will be asked to clean-up their neighbourhood recreation centre, a park, greenbelt or a school yard and then be invited to join in an appreciation bar-b-que at Gage Park.
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Mr. Hardy advised that all park adoptees present will be presented with plaques from Brampton Clean City and that the former Executive Director of Brampton Clean City, Ms. Margaret Jones, will be recognized and thanked at the event for her contributions to Brampton Clean City. Members were encouraged to attend and participate in the celebrations at Gage Park.
As part of the promotion for Spring Clean-up, Mr. Hardy advised that through Rogers television, Brampton Clean City has two opportunities for self-promotion through interviews on television before Earth Day celebrations on April 22, 2005.
Mr. Hardy also reminded members that the Clean City Committee will be presented with a Spring Clean-up Proclamation at the Council Meeting scheduled to be held on March 27, 2006.
Discussion took place on the promotional opportunities for Brampton Clean City presented by Rogers television. Mr. Fraser Williamson and Mr. Doug Whillans confirmed that they would participate in these events and would contact the Clean City Office for more information.
With respect to the proclamation Mr. Doug Whillans confirmed that he will attend the meeting on behalf of Committee to receive the proclamation.
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, advised that the Earth Day celebrations and appreciation bar-b-que will also be held at Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, on April 22, 2006, and that Regional Councillor Miles and City Councillor Hames will be present.
G. Correspondence
G 1. Discussion at the request of Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, re: Correspondence from Mr. Densel Fullerton, Resident of Brampton, re Spring Clean-up.
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, informed Committee that she received correspondence from Mr. Denzel Fullerton, a resident of Brampton, stating that he felt the City’s response to his complaints on issues regarding garbage pick-up, and litter and clean-up of City property to be unacceptable. She noted that the item of concern for Brampton Clean City Committee was Mr. Fullerton’s comment that he will not take part in future clean- ups because of the unsatisfactory response from staff on the matters he complained about. A copy of the correspondence with details of Mr. Fullerton’s concerns was circulated to Committee.
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Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, provided background information on the existing issues between Mr. Fullerton and City staff surrounding his statement that he will not participate in future clean-ups.
Discussion followed on a possible solution to this matter that would have a positive impact on Mr. Fullerton. It was suggested that Mr. Fullerton be contacted by a member of the Committee to advise him of the Committee’s mandate and invite him to attend a Brampton Clean City Committee meeting. Mr. Patrick McLeavey, Chair, confirmed that he would contact Mr. Fullerton and provide Committee with an update on the matter at the next meeting.
The following motion was considered:
BCC009-2006 That the correspondence from Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of March 22, 2006, re: Correspondence from Mr. Densel Fullerton, Resident of Brampton, re Spring Clean-up be received.
Carried
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
H 1. Discussion, re: Brampton Guardian Monthly Column “Trash Talk”.
Discussion took place on the topic for the monthly column “trash talk” to be published in the Brampton Guardian for the month April, 2006. Ms. Janet Proctor, Senior Communications Associate, Economic Development and Public Relations, advised that she will be meeting with staff of the newspaper before the Spring Clean-Up and Earth Day celebrations on April 22, 2006, to confirm the date of publication of the April column. Members suggested that the column provide instructions on park clean-up and bagging etc. For future columns members were requested to bring forward topics and ideas for discussion at the next meeting.
H 2. Verbal Update by Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, re: Brampton Clean City Logo
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, and Ms. Janet Proctor, Senior Communications Associate, Economic Development and Public Relations, presented the two designs that were selected by members for the Brampton Clean City Logo at the meeting held on October 25, 2005 for further input and comment from Committee. They reminded members that consideration should be given to incorporating a yellow rose and the words ‘clean and green ‘ as part of the design of the logo.
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Discussion followed on the suggestion put forward by staff and one of the two logo designs was selected after an informal vote by members.
The following motion was considered:
BCC010-2006 That the selected design as presented by Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, and Ms. Janet Proctor, Senior Communications Associate, Economic Development and Public Relations to the Brampton Clean City Committee on March 22, 2006, be modified by Mr. Alex Dobo, Manager of Marketing, Economic Development and Public Relations, as requested by Committee; and,
That a modified version of the design selected by Committee be presented at a future meeting of the Committee.
Carried
H 3. Verbal Update by Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, re: Bunny Eggs-citement Event
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, explained that the ‘2006 Brampton’s Bunny Eggs-citement’ is a family event for children three to eleven years old, and will be held at various recreation centres, throughout the City on April 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2006. The activities include egg decorating, face painting and skating. Members were requested to participate as representatives of the Clean City Committee, set up a display table, hand out promotional material, answer questions and provide general information to the public.
Ms. Mary Held advised that there was a second event called ‘Turn off the Screens’ being held April 3 to April 7, 2006 at various recreation centres. This event is for all youths and they are being asked to turn off recreational screens such as televisions and computers and attend the events between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. to participate in other activities.
Members were reminded that these events would provide the opportunity to promote Brampton Clean City programs and representation would be beneficial. They were requested to confirm participation with the Clean City Office staff.
H 4. Verbal Update by Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator - Fall Clean-Up 2006
Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, advised that the brochures are being prepared for Fall Clean-up 2006 which is scheduled for October 14, 2006.
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I. Question Period – nil
J. Public Question Period – nil
K. Adjournment
BCC011-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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April 26, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Doug Whillans Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Richard Poersch Mr. Junaid Shah Ms. Jassie Grewal
Members Absent: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) (regrets) Mr. Jason Egbuna
Staff Present: Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Donna Kell, Senior Communications Associate, Economic Development and Public Relations Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
MINUTES Brampton Clean City Committee
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC013-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC014-2006 Minutes – February 22, 2006
C2. BCC015-2006 Minutes – March 22, 2006
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
F1. BCC016-2006 Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January – June 2006
F2. Status Update – Adopt-a-Park – April 2006
F3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
G1. Correspondence
H1. BCC017-2006 Brampton Clean City Logo
H2. Brampton Guardian Monthly Column “Trash Talk”.
I. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC018-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC013-2006 That the Agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006 be approved as amended as follows:
To add Item H 2: Verbal Update by Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, re: Brampton Guardian Monthly Column “Trash Talk”
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest - nil
C. Previous Minutes
C 1. Minutes of the Meeting held on February 22, 2006 approved by Council on April 10, 2006.
BCC014-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of February 22, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006, be received.
Carried
C 2. Minutes of the Meeting held on March 22, 2006 approved by Council on April 10, 2006.
BCC015-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of March 22, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations – nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their community as follows: South west corner of McLaughlin Road and Ray Lawson Boulevard requires clean-up Catwalk beside the plaza located on south west corner of McLaughlin Road and Charolais Boulevard is littered with garbage and debris etc.
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Visit to Burnt Elm Public School to promote Brampton Clean City was well received Several bags of garbage were picked up in the area of Fletcher’s Creek and McLaughlin Road South Pond in the area of Fairhill Avenue and Chinguacousy Road requires clean-up Park at Terry Miller recreation centre was cleaned up by residents in the area Park at the front of Huttonville Public School was cleaned up by beavers and girl guides Staff was advised that some of the garbage bags provided for clean-up came apart during clean-up Visit to South Fletcher’s recreation centre to promote Brampton Clean City was well received. Several students from Morton Way Public School and Brampton Centennial School completed forms indicating interest in the clean-up of parks Complaint was received about certain areas of Steeles Avenue and Bovaird Drive that require clean-up Blue garbage containers on Bartley Bull Parkway were removed, sometimes they are filled with newspapers On windy days the garbage around Tim Hortons at Shopper’s World blows across the parking lot and unto Main Street.
Staff advised that the areas mentioned that need to be cleaned up and the issues raised that require attention would be referred to the appropriate staff.
F. Program Updates
F 1. 3R’S Educational Program
Report from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics for Period – January to June 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the number of schools and students listed for the program for the period January to June 2006. He noted that Cherrytree Public School has been added to the list for the month of June. He stated that letters have been sent to all schools that have participated in the program in the past as a reminder of the existence of the program.
BCC016-2006 That the report from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics for Period – January to June 2006 be received.
Carried
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F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Status Update - Adopt-A-Park – April 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that the report on the subject program will be presented at the next meeting of the Committee. He noted however that four new groups have adopted parks and will be added to the list of park adoptees.
F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean-Up.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an update on Spring Clean-Up and appreciation bar-b-que which took place on April 22, 2006 at various recreation centres throughout the City. Due the inclement weather attendance at the event was poor. However, he noted that a group of high school students participated in clean-up of Downtown Brampton. Participants who were in attendance at Chinguacousy Park for the event were involved in various indoor activities at the ski chalet.
Mr. Hardy thanked members who were in attendance at the events and reminded them of the importance of participating at the various events. He stressed the need to continually promote the Brampton Clean City programs. He reminded members that volunteers were required for the opening of the Farmers’ Market on June 17, 2006 to assist in the Clean City display table.
G. Correspondence
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
H 1. Verbal Update by Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, re: Brampton Clean City Logo
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, and Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, circulated a copy of a newly designed logo for the Brampton Clean City Committee, which incorporates a yellow rose and the words ‘clean and green ‘ as part of the design of the logo.
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Discussion followed and members indicated approval of the new design of the logo. Staff advised that in future all stationery etc. will be printed with the new logo design.
The following motion was considered:
BCC017-2006 That the newly designed logo which incorporates a yellow rose and the words ‘clean and green’ and presented to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006 be approved as the new logo for the Brampton Clean City Committee.
Carried
H 1. Discussion, re: Brampton Guardian Monthly Column “Trash Talk”.
Discussion took place on the topic for the monthly column “trash talk” to be published in the Brampton Guardian for the month of May, 2006. Members suggested that the column include information on the role of the City’s Enforcement Division in ensuring that construction sites are cleaned-up as required by the City, contact information for the Enforcement Division and any other pertinent information with respect to clean up of construction sites.
I. Question Period
I 1. Mr. Richard Poersch suggested that new initiatives could be introduced through the 3R’s program to encourage the teenagers in the area of W. G. Davis Public School to clean-up, such as a contest for the best public commercial through collaboration with Tim Hortons’, or through the schools’ environmental club.
I 2. Mr. Richard Poersch made reference to an email that he forwarded to all members of committee requesting that the City make a formal request to the Ministry of Transportation “to adopt a litter and trash clean up program along it’s highway road allowances”. Mr. Poersch was advised that this matter was dealt with at a Committee of Council Meeting on April 4, 2006, Recommendation CW133-2006 approved by Council on April 10, 2006.
J. Public Question Period
K. Adjournment
BCC018-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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June 28, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) (Acting Chair) Mr. Richard Poersch Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Junaid Shah Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Fraser Williamson
Members Absent: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Ms. Jassie Grewal (regrets) Mr. Jason Egbuna (regrets – see Item G1)
Staff Present: Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
Region of Peel Staff Present: Ms. Judy Showers, Public Education Programs & Services Section, Business and Information Services Division, Public Works
MINUTES Brampton Clean City Committee
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC019-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC020-2006 Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 28, 2006
D. Delegations /Presentations
E. BCC021-2006 Community Updates from Committee Members
F1 BCC022-2006 3R’S Educational Program
F2. BCC023-2006 Adopt-A-Park Program
F3. BCC024-2006 Spring Clean-Up 2006
F4. BCC025-2006 Fall Clean-Up 2006
G1. BCC026-2006 Resignation of Mr. Jason Egbuna from Membership on the Brampton Clean City Committee due to Business Schedule
H1. BCC027-2006 Financial Presentation on 3R’S Educational Program (Overview of Presentation given at Regional Council)
H2. Review of ‘Trash Talk’ Column – Article and Ideas for Summer
H3. BCC028-2006 Brampton Clean City Committee Participation in City-Wide Events
H4. BCC029-2006 Brampton Clean City Committee Participation in Upcoming City-Wide Events
H5. BCC030-2006 New Initiative – Youth as Brampton Clean City Ambassadors
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I. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC031-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice Chair) (Acting Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC019-2006 That the agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add the following item:
G 1. E-mail correspondence from Mr. Jason Egbuna, dated June 28, 2006, re: Resignation from Membership on the Brampton Clean City Committee due to Business Schedule; and,
To add the following section under Item H3:
4. Opening Day of the Brampton Farmers’ Market
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest – nil
C. Previous Minutes
C 1. Minutes of the Meeting held on April 26, 2006
BCC020-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of April 26, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations – nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their communities, which included:
Concerns about the amount of litter accumulating around the Tim Hortons located on the south east side of Shoppers World Mall, a suggestion that Committee send a letter to the property owners outlining concerns A reminder of concerns related to the accumulation of clothing, etc. around the clothing bin located on the north side of Brampton Mall, and an advisory that this clothing bin has now been removed
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Details on an initiative of the City of Vaughan to combat posting of illegal signage on their light standards and street signs and a suggestion that staff keep watch on this initiative to see if it is something that could be utilized in the City of Brampton Garbage being blown on windy days onto a property at the end of a dead end street in the vicinity of Chinguacousy Road and Sandalwood Parkway Accumulation of garbage outside Fletcher’s Meadow Public Secondary School Garbage accumulation in the valleylands across from St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School Previous concerns with respect to garbage accumulation in and around the former Wendy’s restaurant at Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street, an indication that a new restaurant is opening soon at this location, and a suggestion that Committee be proactive and visit the new owners during opening week to inform them of Committee’s previous concerns in an effort to advert a repeat of the problems experienced at this site Concerns related to instances where garbage bags have fallen from the garbage collection trucks and were not picked up by the contracted garbage collectors Observations on accumulation of Tim Hortons/Wendy’s containers on the site of the nearby Canadian Tire (vicinity of McLaughlin Road and Bovaird Drive) and positive feedback on daily efforts made by the property maintenance staff to ensure the site is cleaned up prior to 7:00 a.m. An indication that one of the member’s communities is interested in adopting a park and an indication that details would be provided to staff in this regard
Discussion took place with respect to some of the matters raised during the Members’ updates and included:
The suggested letter from the Committee to the owners of Shoppers World Brampton with respect to the accumulation of garbage at the Tim Hortons located on this property, and a reminder of the role of Tim Hortons Brampton as a partner in the Spring and Fall Community Clean-up campaigns An indication from staff that they would liaise with Fletcher’s Meadow Public Secondary School with respect to concerns about garbage accumulation outside the school, and details from staff on the school’s previous participation and cooperation in clean-up activities A suggestion that a letter be sent to the individuals/company responsible for ensuring daily clean up of the Canadian Tire store in the area of McLaughlin Road and Bovaird Drive and an indication from Doug Whillans that he would provide the contact information to staff for this purpose
The following motion was considered.
BCC021-2006 That, as considered at the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, staff be directed to prepare a letter from the Brampton Clean City Committee under the Chair’s signature to the owners of
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Shoppers World Brampton outlining concerns with respect to the accumulation of garbage around the Tim Hortons located on this property.
Carried
F. Program Updates
F 1 3R’S Educational Program
Report from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated June 14, 2006, re: Status Update – 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to June 2006.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the current statistics for the 3R’s Educational Program for the period January to June 2006.
Mr. Hardy provided details on an initiative that is being undertaken by the City throughout the summer months to inform, educate and engage young residents on the objectives and benefits of the 3R’s Educational Program as part of the playgrounds and summer camp programs.
In response to a question, Mr. Hardy advised that members interested in viewing the video used by the 3R’s Educational Program instructors should contact the Brampton Clean City office.
The following motion was considered.
BCC022-2006 That the report from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated June 14, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Status Update – 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to June 2006 be received.
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Adopt-A-Park Program.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided a verbal update on the Adopt-A-Park Program, highlighting the following:
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189 of the City’s 358 parks have been adopted to date – staff will be undertaking an audit of all adopted parks over the summer months to determine if the adoptee groups/individuals are still active and interested in the program, this audit will fall in with the new signage program Recent park adoptions: o Roberta Bondar Public School – Lougheed Park – a combined park adoption and Canada Day ceremony was held on June 28, 2006, during which time a presentation was made to the school on the Adopt-A-Park Program o Amah Foundation of Canada – Newcastle Park
The following motion was considered.
BCC023-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Adopt-A-Park Program be received.
Carried
F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2006
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean-Up.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided a verbal update on the Spring Clean-Up campaign, which included:
37,000 participants took part throughout the month of April 2006 Attendance at the thank you barbecue in Gage Park was impacted by poor weather Thank you barbecue at Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park was well attended due to indoor location and promotion of event to area schools, community groups, etc.
The following motion was considered.
BCC024-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Spring Clean-Up be received.
Carried
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F 4. Fall Clean-Up 2006
Verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Fall Clean-Up.
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided the following verbal update on the Fall Clean-Up campaign:
They have revised the format this year and will kick-off the campaign on Brampton Day on Saturday, September 16, 2006 and carry it through to the end of October 2006, thereby extending the duration of the campaign Thank-you barbecue to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006 in conjunction with the closing of the Brampton Farmers’ Market and they are working with City Market staff in this regard
Committee discussion included:
Alternate venues for the Fall Clean-Up thank-you barbecue, e.g. Ken Whillans Square, Garden Square (Rose Theatre) A request from Garry Hardy for participation by a Committee Member on the clean-up campaign organization team, which has to date only included City staff and it was agreed that Doug Whillans would represent Committee in this role
The following motion was considered.
BCC025-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Fall Clean-Up be received.
Carried
G. Correspondence
G 1. E-mail correspondence from Mr. Jason Egbuna, dated June 28, 2006, re: Resignation from Membership on the Brampton Clean City Committee due to Business Schedule
During consideration of Mr. Jason Egbuna’s resignation, Committee acknowledged his efforts and contributions during his time as a member.
Discussion took place with respect to filling this vacancy and included the length of time remaining in this Committee term and acknowledgement that achieving quorum has not been an issue for Committee.
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The following motion was considered.
BCC026-2006 That the e-mail correspondence from Mr. Jason Egbuna, dated June 28, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Resignation from Membership on the Brampton Clean City Committee due to Business Schedule be received; and,
That Mr. Egbuna’s resignation be accepted and he be thanked for his efforts and participation during his time as a member of Committee; and,
That, in light of the balance remaining on the current Committee term, the vacancy resulting from Mr. Egbuna’s resignation not be filled.
Carried
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
H 1. Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, re: Financial Presentation on 3R’S Educational Program (Overview of Presentation given at Regional Council)
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, and Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the presentation they made to the Region of Peel on behalf of Committee. They advised that Regional Council supported the funding request in principle, but referred the matter of community programs funding to the Regional General Committee meeting of June 29, 2006.
Committee discussion on this matter included:
Acknowledgement that members were invited to attend the Regional Council meeting but were not available to do so Highlights of future priorities for the Brampton Clean City program, such as expansion of the 3R’s Educational Program, increased business involvement, etc. Suggestions that the Brampton Board of Trade be contacted with respect to increased business involvement Suggestion for increased use of signage along pathways near schools to encourage people to put litter in the supplied garbage cans and outlining the consequences for not doing so
The following motion was considered.
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BCC027-2006 That the copy of the presentation made to the Regional Municipality of Peel on June 8, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, entitled: “Let’s Keep Brampton Clean and Green … Partnerships Make the Difference”, be received; and,
That staff be acknowledged and thanked for their presentation to the Regional Municipality of Peel on behalf of the Brampton Clean City Committee.
Carried
H 2. Discussion, re: Review of ‘Trash Talk’ Column – Article and Ideas for Summer
Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, referenced his e- mail to members dated June 15, 2006 and the accompanying draft “Trash Talk” newspaper column entitled “Don’t Be a Litter Bug this Summer” and requested Committee’s feedback in this regard.
Committee Members voiced their agreement with the content of this “Trash Talk” column and Mr. Hardy indicated that he would proceed with having it published in the Brampton Guardian.
It was indicated that staff has a sufficient number of topic ideas to proceed with the next several columns.
H 3. Verbal Update on the following past events: 1. Peel Water Festival – May 25 to 31, 2006 2. Fletcher’s Meadow Public Secondary School Energy Conservation Fair – June 1 to 3, 2006 3. Community Events at Professor’s Lake – June 24, 2006 4. Opening Day of the Brampton Farmers’ Market – June 17, 2006
Mr. Garry Hardy provided an overview of the Brampton Clean City Committee’s participation in these events, including the use of the Committee display, activities and games for children, and distribution of promotional materials.
The following motion was considered.
BCC028-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Brampton Clean City Committee Participation in City-Wide Events be received. Carried
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H 4. Verbal Update on upcoming events: 1. Canada Day Celebrations – July 1, 2006 2. Brampton Day – September 16, 2006
Mr. Garry Hardy provided an overview of the Brampton Clean City Committee’s participation in these upcoming events.
The following motion was considered.
BCC029-2006 That the verbal update from Mr. Garry Hardy, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: Brampton Clean City Committee Participation in Upcoming City-Wide Events be received.
Carried
H 5. Verbal report from Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, re: New Initiative – Youth as Brampton Clean City Ambassadors.
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, provided the following verbal report on the new program for youth involvement as Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors, including:
Origination of the program Number of interested participants to date Current and proposed future activities, including clean-up of parks, promotion of the program at Brampton schools The youth range in age from 12 years to senior high school age The youth are very enthusiastic and well motivated toward the cause of community clean-up, only one indicated their interest in the program is to get community service hours Details re youth ambassador meeting schedule The youth have offered to assist the City with clean-up activities at Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park on the day following the Canada Day event City rewards and incentives for the youth
Committee discussion on this matter included:
A suggestion that one or two of the Youth Ambassadors be invited to attend the July 2006 Brampton Clean City Committee meeting, and it was indicated that Ms. Held would liaise with the City Clerk’s Office in this regard
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A suggestion that one or two members of the Brampton Clean City Committee attend one of the Youth Ambassador meetings, and it was determined that this could be suggested to the Youth Ambassadors present at the July Committee meeting Suggestions for Youth Ambassador participation, including clean-up after the upcoming triathlon event, participation in Communities in Bloom, etc. Proposed promotional activities to engage more youth in the program Suggested places for the Youth Ambassadors to visit, such as the Region of Peel Recycling Centre, accompanying City Parks staff on clean-up jobs, etc.
The following motion was considered.
BCC030-2006 That the verbal report from Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, re: New Initiative – Youth as Brampton Clean City Ambassadors be received.
Carried
I. Question Period – nil
J. Public Question Period – nil
K. Adjournment
BCC031-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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July 26, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Junaid Shah Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Fraser Williamson Ms. Jassie Grewal
Members Absent: Mr. Richard Poersch (regrets)
Staff Present: Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
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The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC032-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC033-2006 Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006
D1. BCC034-2006 Delegations - Introduction of Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors.
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
F1 BCC035-2006 3R’S Educational Program
F2. Adopt-A-Park Program
F3. Fall Clean-Up 2006
G1. BCC036-2006 Litter Concerns at Shoppers World Location
H1. Garry Hardy’s Promotion - Impact on Future Meetings of the Committee.
H2. Trash Talk Column – Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors.
I1. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC037-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC032-2006 That the agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add the following item:
G 1. Correspondence from Mr. Doug Whillans, dated July 17, 2006, to Tim Hortons, Shoppers World, Brampton, re: Tim Hortons - Litter Concerns at Shoppers World Location.
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest – nil
C. Previous Minutes
C 1. Minutes of the Meeting held on June 28, 2006
BCC033-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of June 28, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations
D1. Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, re: Introduction of Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors.
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, advised that the Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors is a new program that encourages youth involvement with Brampton Clean City. She introduced the youth ambassadors, who range in ages from 12 years to senior high school age, and who were in attendance at the meeting, to Committee. She informed Committee that the youths are very enthusiastic and well motivated toward the cause of community clean-up and that their current and proposed future activities include clean-up of parks, promotion of the program at Brampton schools, and other community events such as Communities in Bloom scheduled to be held on August 10 & 11, 2006.
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Ms. Held indicated that a proposal would be put forward to Committee for the inclusion of a youth ambassador as a member of the Brampton Clean City Committee for the new term which begins in 2007.
Members welcomed the youth ambassadors and thanked them for their efforts.
BCC034-2006 That the presentation from Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006, re: Introduction of Brampton Clean City Ambassadors be received; and
That the Brampton Clean City Office staff present a report to the Brampton Clean City Committee regarding the inclusion of a Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassador as a member of the Brampton Clean City Committee.
Carried
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their communities, which included:
Concerns about the amount of litter accumulating around the St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School in the area of Brisdale Drive and Sandalwood Parkway which was mentioned at the previous meeting Park behind the plaza in the vicinity of Fairhill Avenue and Chinguacousy Road is messy Area around Chinguacousy Secondary School has been cleaned but garage sale signs have not been removed Terry Miller recreation centre has a sign posted that says “Don’t Liter”, should read “Don’t Litter” Observations on accumulation of garbage on the sidewalk across the street from Fletchers Meadow Secondary School in the area of Chinguacousy Road, Botavia Downs Drive and Sandalwood Parwkay which was mentioned at the previous meeting Some garbage in Cherrytree park which was adopted by Cherrytree Public School Overflowing garbage containers need to be collected more frequently and concerns that garbage/materials are being placed in the blue receptacles that should not be there.
Staff advised that the issues raised by members that need attention will be forwarded to the appropriate City staff to be resolved. With respect to the concerns about overflowing
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garbage containers, staff advised that the containers are collected once a week and if workers suspect that the containers contain garbage/materials that should not be there, the garbage will be searched for contact information and the homeowner will be contacted.
F. Program Updates
F 1 3R’S Educational Program
Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services dated July 14, 2006, re: Status Update – 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to July 2006.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, provided an overview of the current statistics for the 3R’s Educational Program for the period January to July 2006. She noted that the numbers for the month of July are higher than what is stated in the report, as four other organizations /groups that are not associated with Clean City have been added to the list.
The following motion was considered.
BCC035-2006 That the report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer- Environmental Stewardship, Community Services dated July 14, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006, re: Status Update – 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to July 2006, be received.
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Verbal update from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, re: Adopt-A-Park Program.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, advised that letters have been sent out to all previous park adoptees, that the adopt-a-park program is being audited and the update will be provided at the next meeting.
F 3. Fall Clean-Up 2006
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, re: Fall Clean-Up 2006.
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Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, advised that a meeting is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Clean City Office to discuss the ‘kick-off’ of the events planned for Fall 2006. She indicated that they have revised the format this year and will kick-off the campaign on Brampton Day, Saturday, September 16, 2006. Members were encouraged to attend the meeting and to participate in the Brampton Day event.
G. Correspondence
G 1. Correspondence from Mr. Doug Whillans, dated July 17, 2006, to Tim Hortons, Shoppers World, Brampton, re: Tim Hortons - Litter Concerns at Shoppers World Location.
Mr. Doug Whillans circulated a copy of the correspondence that was sent to the owner of Tim Hortons, Shoppers World, Brampton expressing concerns with respect to litter around the property.
The following motion was considered:
BCC036-2006 That the correspondence from Mr. Doug Whillans, dated July 17, 2006, to Tim Hortons, Shoppers World, Brampton, re: Tim Hortons - Litter Concerns at Shoppers World Location be received.
Carried
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
H 1. Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, re: Garry Hardy’s Promotion - Impact on Future Meetings of the Committee.
Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, introduced Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services, and advised that Ms. Watts has replaced Mr. Garry Hardy, who was the Program Coordinator and has been promoted to another position and is no longer involved with the Clean City Office.
H 2. Discussion, re: Trash Talk Article – Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors.
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Discussion took place on the topic for the monthly column ‘trash talk’ to be published in the Brampton Guardian for the month August, 2006 and included the following:
Information on the Brampton Clean City youth ambassadors Garage sale signs that are not removed after sales Playing clean – players cleaning up the park after games.
Members were advised that upon completion of the ‘trash talk’ article it will be forwarded to them for review before submission to the Brampton Guardian.
I. Question Period
I 1. Members suggested that a letter be sent to Canadian Tire, Shoppers World Brampton, thanking them for their efforts to keep the property free of garbage.
Mr. Doug Whillans agreed to prepare a letter in this regard.
J. Public Question Period – nil
K. Adjournment
BCC037-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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At 7:30 p.m the meeting failed for September 27, 2006 quorum
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Richard Poersch
Members Absent: Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) regrets Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Junaid Shah Ms. Jassie Grewal
Staff Present: Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer-Environmental Stewardship, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
At 7:30 p.m. quorum was not achieved.
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October 25, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) Ms. Leslie Rose Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Richard Poersch
Members Absent: Ms. Jassie Grewal (regrets) Mr. Junaid Shah
Staff Present: Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
Region of Peel Staff: Ms. Johann Manente, Supervisor, Business and Information Services, Public and Education Programs and Services
MINUTES Brampton Clean City Committee
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC038-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC039-2006 Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
F1 BCC040-2006 3R’S Educational Program
F2. BCC041-2006 Adopt-A-Park Program
F3. BCC042-2006 Spring Clean-Up 2007
G1. BCC043-2006 Litter in Brampton
H1. BCC044-2006 Young People are Taking City Clean-up Quite Seriously
H2. BCC045-2006 City has some Problems - Intersection of McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue
H3. BCC046-2006 Concerns with Graffiti in Brampton
H 4. Brampton Clean City Committee – Christmas Dinner
I. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC047-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC038-2006 That the agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add the following items:
H 3. Discussion, re: Concerns with Graffiti in Brampton
H 4. Discussion, re: Brampton Clean City Committee – Christmas Dinner
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest – nil
C. Previous Minutes
C 1. Minutes of the Meeting held on July 26, 2006 approved by Council on September 6, 2006.
BCC039-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of July 26, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations – nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their Community, which included the following:
o Previous concerns with respect to garbage accumulation in and around the former Wendy’s restaurant at Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street were addressed, however, the site is now littered with garbage, complaints were made to Enforcement staff and concerns were expressed about the timing of staffs’ response to recent complaints o Door to door delivery of flyers and other promotional material that are left on porches, etc., and then blown around property on windy days. Questions were raised regarding the possibility of regulating or using material that would not easily be blown around.
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o Garbage accumulation at plaza in the vicinity of Airport Road and Castlemore Road o Plaza at the corner of Ray Lawson Boulevard and McLaughlin Road is messy and needs to be cleaned up o Parkland around St. Augustine school on Drinkwater Road is clean and so is the park area around St. Monica school on Sterritt Drive o Observations that styrofoam, which is used for packaging electronic equipment etc., when placed for pick-up at the curb is sometimes found blowing around on the streets. Information on how to package this material for pick-up at the curb should be conveyed to the public through the “Trash Talk” column in the Brampton Guardian.
Staff noted the areas that require clean-up and confirmed that the appropriate action will be taken. With respect to the former Wendy’s restaurant location at Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street, staff advised that Enforcement staff must follow a process when complaints are received and this may take weeks. However, staff confirmed that the site was recently cleaned up by the Brampton Clean City youth ambassadors.
With respect to the packaging of styrofoam material for pick-up at the curb, staff advised that the appropriate Regional staff will be contacted for information which will be presented at the next meeting of the Committee.
F. Program Updates
F 1. 3R’S Educational Program
F1.1 Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 21, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to August 2006.
This item was dealt with under F1.2.
F1.2 Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 21, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to October 2006.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the current statistics for the 3R’s Educational Program for the period January to October 2006. She advised that the program was requested by two schools in Caledon during the month of October 2006. She confirmed that bookings for the program have already been received for the months of March,
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April and May 2007, and believes that even more requests will be received by the end of the year for Spring 2007.
Discussion took place with respect to the following: o initiative to present 3R’s program to Grade 6 students and providing them with the appropriate material to instruct younger students in the school o Esker Lake Public and Parkway Public schools are interested in this initiative o request from Claireville temple for the 3R’s program o provide information to school councils and suggest that consideration be given to appointing a teacher from each school as a Brampton Clean City contact, who would be interested in initiating the program.
BCC040-2006 That the report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 21, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to October 2006 be received;
That staff of the Brampton Clean City office forward the 3R’s information package to all elementary school councils with a request to include on their agenda, that consideration be given to appointing a teacher from each school as a Brampton Clean City contact who would be willing to initiate the 3R’s program.
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 22, 2006, re: Adopt-A-Park Audit.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that the adopt-a-park audit is complete and that a total of two hundred and thirty eight (238) parks are adopted. She stated that the adopt-a-park procedure package is being updated and will be mailed out once completed.
BCC041-2006 That the report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 21, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: Adopt-A- Park Audit be received. Carried
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F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2007
Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 22, 2006, re: Harvest Clean-up Update.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the Harvest Clean-up to date. She noted that the number of participants has increased to 18,000. Members who attended the community day clean-up on October 7, 2006 at various recreation centres indicated that it was a success. Following the clean-up Brampton transit provided transportation to all residents who wished to attend the Harvest Clean-up celebration at Gage Park. Members indicated that this event was also a success.
Ms. Watts advised that next spring would mark the 10th anniversary of the Spring Clean-up. She requested that members bring forward suggestions on dates and types of activities that would be appropriate to celebrate the event.
BCC042-2006 That the report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated September 22, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: Harvest Clean-up Update be received.
Carried
G. Correspondence
G 1. Email from Ms. Rhonda Roberts to Regional Councillor Miles and City Councillor Hames, dated October 17, 2006, re: Litter in Brampton.
Discussion took place regarding initiatives that could be introduced to assist in preventing littering in the parks: o a suggestion that signs be put up along pathways in the parks to remind everyone to put litter in garbage containers o signs used should have a visible Brampton Clean City logo and should also say ‘keep Brampton clean and green’ o other municipalities’ initiatives to keep parks litter free o educate students about keeping their schools litter free
Following the discussion members requested that staff respond to Ms. Roberts email and forward a copy of the response to Regional Councillor Miles and City Councillor Hames.
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BCC043-2006 That the email from Ms. Rhonda Roberts to Regional Councillor Miles and City Councillor Hames, dated October 17, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: Litter in Brampton be received; and
That staff of the Brampton Clean City office respond to Ms. Roberts email regarding her email on ‘litter in Brampton’ and forward a copy of the response to Regional Councillor Miles and City Councillor Hames for their information.
Carried
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
H 1. Discussion, re: Trash Talk Article for the Month of October 2006 – “Young People are Taking City Clean-up Quite Seriously”.
Discussion took place on the trash talk article “Young People are Taking City Clean-up Quite Seriously”. Members supported the initiatives of the Clean City Youth Ambassadors, and suggested that all trash talk articles that are published in the Brampton Guardian should encourage residents and the business community to do their part in keeping the City clean.
BCC044-2006 That the monthly trash talk article “Young People are Taking City Clean-up Quite Seriously” published in the Brampton Guardian in October 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, be received.
Carried
H 2. Discussion, re: Letter submitted to Brampton Guardian by Resident re Intersection of McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue
A letter written by R. Chaffey, resident of Brampton, was published in the Brampton Guardian on October 22, 2006 with respect to the intersection of McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue. Mr. Chaffey expressed concerns regarding garbage, graffiti, and the safety of the residents in the neighbourhood. A copy of the letter “City has some Problems” was circulated to members.
Discussion followed and staff agreed that because of construction currently taking place at the intersection, litter and garbage has become an issue in the area. Staff confirmed however that Mr. Chaffey has been
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contacted and action is being taken to address the concerns related to litter and garbage.
BCC045-2006 That the letter written by Mr. R. Chaffey and published in the Brampton Guardian on October 22, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: Brampton Guardian Letter “City has some Problems” – Intersection of McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue be received.
Carried
H 3. Discussion, re: Concerns with Graffiti in Brampton
Staff circulated a copy of the City of London By-law on graffiti which prevents the sale of graffiti implements to minors.
Discussion followed and included the following:
o graffiti problems in Brampton o Brampton’s by-law states that it is the property owner’s responsibility to clean-up graffiti o City has contractors to take care of graffiti on City property when required o possibility of Brampton passing a by-law similar to that of the City of London which restricts the sale of all materials related to graffiti, such as spray paint, brushes, glass etching tools, to minors.
BCC046-2006 That the information circulated by staff to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, re: City of London, Graffiti By-law be received.
Carried
H 4. Discussion, re: Brampton Clean City Committee – Christmas Dinner
Committee held a discussion with respect to the Brampton Clean City Committee Christmas Dinner. It was decided with the approval of the Chair that the next scheduled meeting of the Committee on December 20, 2006, be cancelled and the Christmas dinner be held on December 13, 2006. Ms. M. Held, Recreation Coordinator, advised that she would contact members with the details regarding the time and location and to confirm their attendance at the dinner.
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I. Question Period
I 1. With respect to a question regarding the use of fire crackers in residential areas of the City, staff advised that members can contact Brampton Safe City Association for information.
I 2. With respect to a question regarding Brampton Clean City ‘s participation in the Santa Claus parade, staff advised that Brampton Clean City is not participating in the event this year.
J. Public Question Period - nil
K. Adjournment
BCC047-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on January 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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November 22, 2006
Clerk’s Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Members Present: Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair) Mr. Doug Whillans Mr. Fraser Williamson Mr. Richard Poersch Mr. Junaid Shah
Members Absent: Mr. Sadaqat Sheikh (Vice-Chair) Ms. Leslie Rose (regrets) Ms. Jassie Grewal
Staff Present: Ms. Mary Held, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services Mr. Jamie Tufts, District Foreman, Parks Operations, Community Services Ms. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, Management and Administrative Services
Region of Peel Staff: Ms. Johann Manente, Supervisor, Business and Information Services, Public and Education Programs and Services
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The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:
Item Recommendation
A. BCC048-2006 Approval of Agenda
B. Conflicts of Interest
C1. BCC049-2006 Minutes – Brampton Clean City Committee – November 22, 2006
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. BCC050-2006 Community Updates from Committee Members
F1 BCC051-2006 3R’S Educational Program
F2. Adopt-A-Park Program
F3. Spring Clean-Up 2007
G1. Correspondence
H1. Litter and Clean-up of Restaurant Location at the Corner of Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street
H2. BCC052-2006 How should Residents Package Styrofoam for Disposal
I1. Question Period
J. Public Question Period
K. BCC053-2006 Adjournment
______Mr. Patrick McLeavey (Chair)
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A. Approval of Agenda
BCC048-2006 That the agenda for the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of November 22, 2006, be approved as amended:
To add: Email from Leslie Rose, dated November 19, 2006, re: Community Updates (See Item E)
Carried
B. Conflicts of Interest – nil
C. Previous Minutes
C 1. Minutes of the Meeting held on October 25, 2006 pending approval by Council on December 13, 2006.
BCC049-2006 That the Minutes of the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of October 25, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of November 22, 2006, be received.
Carried
D. Delegations/Presentations – nil
E. Community Updates from Committee Members
Members provided updates on their Community, which included the following:
o Previous complaints with respect to garbage accumulation in and around the former Wendy’s restaurant at Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street were addressed, however, the east side of the building still needs to be cleaned. o Plastic garbage cans that were damaged and burnt in the area of Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street are being replaced. o Property at 14 Mill Street North is in a state of disrepair and an eyesore, with garbage and debris all around. Staff advised that the City is aware of the property and that there are other issues with the property that involves the police. o Previous concerns with respect to garbage and litter between the sidewalk and the road in the vicinity of the high school at the north west corner of Chinguacousy Road and Botavia Downs have been addressed.
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o Concerns with respect to residents raking leaves on their property and leaving large piles of leaves at the curb, which becomes quite messy on windy or rainy days. o Vacuuming of leaves in the area of Jayfield Road and Jardine Street and potential accidents that can happen when the leaves block sewer grates on the streets (email submitted by Leslie Rose). o Trash bin located in the catwalk area of Jill Crescent which leads to Torbram Road and Williams Parkway is constantly filled and needs to be cleaned more frequently (email submitted by Leslie Rose).
Staff noted the areas that require clean-up and confirmed that the appropriate action will be taken. With respect to raking and piling leaves on the curb, staff advised that no action can be taken by the City on this issue and the concerns regarding the vacuuming of leaves and the leaves blocking the sewer grates will be brought to the attention of Public Works department.
BCC050-2006 That the email from Leslie Rose dated November 19, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of November 22, 2006, re: Community Updates be received.
That staff of the Brampton Clean City Office forward the concerns raised at the meeting regarding the vacuuming of leaves and the leaves blocking the sewer grates to the attention of staff of Works and Transportation department.
Carried
F. Program Updates
F 1. 3R’S Educational Program
F1 Report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated November 15, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to November 2006.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an overview of the current statistics for the 3R’s educational program for the period January to November 2006. She advised that the program was presented to the Grade 6 students at Esker Lake Public school and they have taken the initiative to instruct the younger students in the school on the 3R’s program. She said that students of McHugh Public school participated in the planting of bulbs, composting and schools in bloom program and is now considered the first ‘clean and green’ school.
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Discussion took place and staff responded to questions on whether the number of schools in the program have decreased or increased, whether feedback is provided from the schools with respect to the program, and whether schools have flexibility with scheduling of the program. Staff confirmed that feedback is provided and there is a contact at all schools that are interested in the program, and requests to reschedule the 3R’s instructions are always accommodated.
BCC051-2006 That the report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, dated November 15, 2006, to the Brampton Clean City Committee Meeting of November 22, 2006, re: Status Update - 3R’S Educational Program Statistics – January to November 2006 be received;
Carried
F 2. Adopt-A-Park Program
Verbal report from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Adopt-A-Park Program.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that in comparison to the year 2005 the numbers of participants in the adopt-a-park program have increased by 2000 for the year 2006.
F 3. Spring Clean-Up 2007
Verbal update from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Spring Clean-Up 2007.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, advised that April 28, 2007 is the date selected for the 2007 spring clean-up celebrations, which will take place in Gage Park. Dates for the celebrations for residents in the Bramalea area will be discussed with Regional Councillor Miles and Councillor Hames in the next few weeks after which Committee will be advised.
G. Correspondence - nil
H. Other/New Business/Discussion
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H 1. Verbal update from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: Litter and Clean-up of Restaurant Location at the Corner of Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, provided an update on the status of the complaints that were made to Enforcement on the restaurant location at the Corner of Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street. After speaking to staff of Enforcement, she confirmed that a notice was given to the owner of the property to regularly clean-up all litter on the property. She said that a complaint was also filed with respect to an illegal sign on City property, however that complaint is being appealed.
H 2. Verbal update from Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, re: How should Residents Package Styrofoam for Disposal.
Ms. Angela Watts, Recreation Programmer, Community Services, informed Committee that she had spoken to staff of the Region with respect to the packaging of styrofoam for pick-up at the curb. She advised that styrofoam or any other recyclable materials should be put in clear plastic bags and placed near the recyclable boxes for pick-up. Residents may also contact the Region of Peel, Waste Management, for information.
Discussion followed on household waste, articles and other materials that are recyclable, such as pumpkins for Halloween and how they should be packaged for disposal. It was suggested that information on this subject be included in a future trash talk article in the year 2007.
BCC052-2006 That staff of Brampton Clean City Office and Public Relations include information on the appropriate packaging of recyclable household waste, articles and other materials, such as Halloween pumpkins for disposal in a future trash talk article to be published in the Brampton Guardian.
Carried
I. Question Period
I 1. With respect to questions regarding the Brampton Clean City Committee annual Christmas dinner, staff confirmed that the dinner will be held on December 13, 2006, at the Peel Golf Club at 6:00 p.m. Members will receive an invitation in the mail.
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J. Public Question Period - nil
K. Adjournment
BCC053-2006 That the Brampton Clean City Committee do now adjourn to meet again on January 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried
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