Agenda Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
9:30 a.m. – Regular Meeting Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Closed Session (See Item 13) – Following Regular Business (Under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, SO, 2001) Council Chambers and 6th Floor Boardroom – City Hall
Members: Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 Vice-Chair, Recreation Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 Vice-Chair, Service Brampton and Facilities Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 Chair, Community Services Section Vice-Chair, Public Works and Engineering Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Chair, Corporate Services Section Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 Vice-Chair, Transit Services Vice-Chair, Engineering and Construction City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section Vice-Chair, By-law Enforcement Vice-Chair, Economic Development and Culture City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 Chair, Economic Development and Culture Vice-Chair, Fire Services City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 Vice-Chair, Corporate and Financial Affairs
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Agenda Committee of Council
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The order of the following agenda sections will rotate with each meeting. For this meeting, the sections will be dealt with in the order outlined below:
9. Public Works and Engineering Section 6. Community Services Section 7. Corporate Services Section 8. Economic Development Section
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
3. Consent
* The following items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and will be approved at this time. There will be no separate discussion of any of these items unless a Committee Member requests it, in which case the item will not be consented to and will be considered in the normal sequence of the agenda.
(7.2.1, 7.2.2)
4. Announcements
5. Delegations
5.1. Delegation from Al McMullan, Chief Executive Officer, Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services, re: Critical Need for Brain Injury Services and Support in the Community.
5.2. Delegation from John Scalia, VP, Rep Softball, Brampton Girls Softball Association, re: U14 Girls and Women's Fast Pitch Canadian Championship – August 16-20, 2017.
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6. Community Services Section (Regional Councillor Palleschi, Chair)
6.1. Staff Presentations
6.2. Reports
6.2.1. Report from A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Fire and Emergency Services, dated November 22, 2016, re: Lighthouse Program – Emergency Support for Vulnerable Populations – Brampton – All Wards – RM 52/2016).
Recommendation
6.2.2. Report from A. Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services, dated May 1, 2017, re: Powerade Centre – Report Update.
Recommendation
6.3. Other/New Business
6.4. Correspondence
6.5. Councillors Question Period
7. Corporate Services Section (Regional Councillor Miles, Chair)
7.1. Staff Presentations
7.1.1. Presentation by Larry Beasley, Founding Principal, Beasley and Associates, International Planning Firm, re: Planning Vision.
To be distributed at the meeting
7.2. Reports
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* 7.2.1. Report from L. Robinson, Business Coordinator, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated April 18, 2017, re: 2016 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record.
To be received
* 7.2.2. Report from D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services, dated April 24, 2017, re: Building Code Act – Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2016.
To be received
7.3. Other New/Business
7.4. Correspondence
7.5. Councillors Question Period
8. Economic Development and Culture Section (City Councillor Bowman, Chair)
8.1. Staff Presentations
8.2. Reports
8.2.1. Report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture, dated April 25, 2017, re: Arts and Culture Panel.
Recommendation
8.2.2. Report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture, dated April 25, 2017, re: Sports Tourism Update.
To be received
8.3. Other/New Business
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8.4. Correspondence
8.5. Councillors Question Period
9. Public Works and Engineering Section (City Councillor Whillans, Chair)
9.1. Staff Presentations
9.2. Reports
9.2.1. Report from G. Perez Miller, Traffic Operations Technologist, Public Works and Engineering, dated March 27, 2017, re: Parking/Stopping Related Issues – Various Locations – Wards 1, 7, 8 and 9.
(See Item 9.4.1)
Recommendation
9.3. Other/New Business
9.4. Correspondence
9.4.1. Correspondence from Enzo Di Rosa, Brampton resident, dated April 12, 2017, re: Parking Issues on Clover Bloom Road – Ward 9.
(See Item 9.2.1)
9.5. Councillors Question Period
10. Referred Matters List
Note: In accordance with the Procedure By-law, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for Committee’s reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for this Committee is publicly available on the City’s website.
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11. Government Relations Matters
12. Public Question Period
15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)
13. Closed Session
Note: A separate package regarding this agenda item is distributed to Members of Council and senior staff only.
13.1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – Various Tenant Leases – Civic Centre – 150 Central Park Drive – Ward 7
13.2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – Brampton Public Library Board Lease – Civic Centre – 150 Central Park Drive – Ward 7
13.3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – Powerade Centre – Ward 3
14. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: May 31, 2017
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PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON MAY 17, 2017
AN OVERVIEW OF BRAIN INJURY & SERVICES AT PEEL HALTON DUFFERIN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SERVICES 5.1-3 WHAT IS AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI)?
ABI refers to damage to the brain which occurs after birth.
Different types of injuries can occur depending on the impact on the brain 5.1-4 LEADING CAUSES OF ABI TRAUMATIC AND NON-TRAUMATIC
Automobile Collision, 40% 2% 3% Falls, 12%
17% Illness Affecting the Brain, 11% 17% 7% Victim of Assault, 3%
12% 2% Anoxia, 2% 15% Other, 11%
3% Bicycle Crash, 3% 3%
40% Motorcycle Collision, 3% Recreational Vehicle, 2%
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, 7%
* OBIA Impact Report 2012 (N=592) 5.1-5 ABI STATISTICS
. Over 500,000 individuals living with ABI in Ontario, with18,000 new cases added each year (Ontario Brain Injury Association) Cognitive . Cost estimates at more than $2 billion/year in Ontario . ABI is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide (Ontario Brain Injury Association) Behavioural Physical ABI . 15 times more common than spinal cord injury . 30 times more common than breast cancer . 400 times more common than HIV/AIDS
(The OBIA Impact Report, 2012) Emotional . ABI is a chronic disability that requires life long support and resource commitment 5.1-6 CHANGES AFTER BRAIN INJURY
Perceptual
Social Physical
Emotional/ Brain Cognitive psychological Injury (thinking)
Information Behavioural Processing
Executive functioning 5.1-7
OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AT PHD ABIS 5.1-8 OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AT PHD ABIS
• MMP Treatment Beds • Day Services • Caregiver Services (PHD West, TRSL) (Social/Recreational, (Family Support Group, • Residential Rehabilitation Functional Training, Clinical Peer Mentorship, Website, & Treatment Psychosocial Adjustment) Newsletter, Skill Building • (Britannia, Conover, • Seniors Program Workshops) Windsor Hill) (Extendicare Integration • Neuropsychiatry • Partnerships (Thrive, SHIP, Partnership & • Psychology Region of Peel) Neurobehavioural Support • Behavioural Consultation • Supported Independent Workers) • Family/Caregiver Living (SIL) • Case Management Counselling
Outreach Services • Concussion • Education/Knowledge Centre – COPE • System Coordination/Navigation
Assisted Living/Residential • Concussion Services (NEW) Clinical and Caregiver ServicesClinical Caregiver and
OTN 5.1-9 COMMUNITY SERVICES
Day Services Functional Skill Groups and Socio-Recreational Programing Psychosocial Groups Case Management Clinical Services Psychological and Neuropsychiatric Counselling and Consultations Seniors Program Neurobehavioural Support Workers in LTC, Hospital and Homes Integrated Partnership Supported Independent Living Program Rent Supplements Targeted Support Caregiver Services Concussion Services 5.1-10 5.1-11 DEVELOPMENTS IN BRAMPTON – NORTH PEEL
Conover Place (Assisted Living Rehabilitation and Treatment, 24/7) – 3 beds Rent-geared-to-income housing units Expansion of Psychological support groups Expansion of Caregiver Services Partnership in providing ABI-specialized Day Services – rehabilitation and teaching! Community and cultural partnerships moving forward… 5.1-12 HOW TO APPLY
Who can apply? Anyone can refer Application is available on website: www.phdabis.org Call Candice, Clinical Services Coordinator, at 905-949-4411 ext. 250 5.2 6.2.1-1
Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2016-11-22
Subject: Report re: Lighthouse Program - Emergency Support for Vulnerable Populations - Brampton - All Wards
Contact: A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Fire and Emergency Services, 905.874.3360, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Alain Normand, Manager of Brampton Emergency Management Office, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, dated April 28, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 17, 2017, re: Lighthouse Program, Emergency Support for Vulnerable Populations – Brampton – All Wards, be received;
2. That the City of Brampton enter into services agreements with designated Faith- based Organizations and community organizations willing to provide services and support during incidents or emergencies and that all the conditions of such services agreements be fulfilled;
3. That the Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office be authorized to sign services agreements and related documents tied to the Lighthouse Program, with content satisfactory to the Fire Chief and in a form satisfactory to City Solicitor.
Overview:
Recent studies commissioned by the Brampton Emergency Management Office (BEMO) have identified a need to provide support to vulnerable populations during emergencies as those people are not likely to be prepared for serious incidents.
The same studies have recommended obtaining support from faith-based organizations (FBOs) and community organizations in Brampton for emergency relief to vulnerable populations and the Lighthouse Program was created for this 6.2.1-2
purpose.
In Brampton, eight (8) FBOs have indicated their readiness to enter into an agreement with the City of Brampton, in order to provide help to vulnerable populations during incidents or emergencies. Additionally, twelve (12) FBOs have identified an interest to enter into a similar agreement.
Discussions were held between November 2016 and April 2017 with the Region of Peel on the proposed program. The Region of Peel agreed to support the Lighthouse Program, pending their approval of the revised agreement template.
BEMO requires the authorization of Council for the Manager of BEMO to enter into services agreements on behalf of the City and confirm the engagement of designated FBOs and community organizations.
Background:
In 2012, York University was commissioned by the Brampton Emergency Management Office (BEMO) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Emergency Public Education program in Brampton, as implemented since 2001 by BEMO. The evaluation involved a dozen graduate students enrolled in the Masters of Disaster and Emergency Management program under the supervision of one of the leading professors from the faculty.
The evaluation results identified a number of recommendations and opportunities for the City of Brampton to consider. The executive summary for the evaluation is attached as Appendix A.
Current Situation:
Since receiving the results of the evaluation, BEMO has been working to implement recommendations identified within the report. In particular, a number of initiatives are underway to enhance our communication and public education programs. However, for the purpose of this report, the recommendation of interest to be highlighted, is the aspect of caring for vulnerable populations. The report implied vulnerable people were not likely to have the resources to prepare themselves for emergencies. As such, it was recommended that the City reach out to agencies that are already providing services to those people. In particular, it was recommended that social services agencies and faith- based organizations (FBOs), be contacted to identify capabilities and gaps when faced with emergencies. Due to the large number and diversity of social service agencies, BEMO has chosen to focus on FBOs first.
A study developed in the spring of 2015, identified and mapped areas of the city with larger concentrations of vulnerable populations based on Peel Region and Statistics 6.2.1-3
Canada data. FBO locations were then overlaid on the same map (refer to map in Appendix B), in order to facilitate the identification of twenty (20) places of worship located within a walking distance of significant concentration of vulnerable population. Hence, the Lighthouse Program was born. The objective is to provide a place of refuge for people that is within walking distance from their residence, in the event of an incident or emergency.
The project was divided into five phases. The preliminary study was phase 1 and is now complete. Phase 2 is underway and is aimed at reaching out to these places of worship to determine participation interest. BEMO is currently in negotiation with 8 faith-based organizations that have agreed in principle to work with us, while another 12 are favorable but considering the implications and submitting the plan to their respective legal, risk management and/or Board of Directors. With the support of Brampton Legal Services and Brampton Risk Management, service agreement templates have been developed (see Appendix C).
Although there is a general objective to provide help to residents during emergencies and disasters, not all faith-based agencies have the same resources. As such, BEMO has developed a matrix of possible services. For this reason, agreement will be different for each organization willing to work with the City of Brampton. Phase 3 will consist of the Lighthouse Program implementation, which shall include finalizing protocols for activation, training volunteers, and equipping faith-based partners to fulfill their part of the agreement. Phase 4 will be the promotion and marketing of the Lighthouse Program so that Brampton residents become aware of the Lighthouse Agency in their neighbourhood.
A 5th phase of the project is recommended in order to export the Lighthouse Program to a large network of support. This phase is recommended as the result of requests received for information from other municipalities on the Lighthouse Program. This phase would facilitate the sharing of Lighthouse Program details and logistics with other municipalities and promote opportunities for similar programs to be implemented on a larger scale, e.g. provincial level programs.
Corporate Implications:
This report was presented to Community and Public Services Committee on November 16, 2016, at which time some questions arose regarding Region of Peel concerns. The report was referred back to staff and discussions were held with the Region of Peel between November 2016 and April 2017. Changes were introduced to the proposed agreement template to clarify terminology, reduce risk of confusion on the scope of the Lighthouse Program, and adding stronger safeguards concerning privacy and access to information. The template was reviewed by the Region of Peel and Brampton Legal Services to create the attached version in Appendix C.
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The Lighthouse Program is now at a stage where agreements are ready to be signed with a number of FBOs that have indicated their willingness to work with the City. BEMO staff are now coming to Council to obtain authorization for the Manager of BEMO to enter into these agreements on behalf of the City.
Financial Implications: At this time, there are no direct financial implications. The financial support for this initiative is provided from existing operational budgets. The FBOs involvement will be mainly through volunteers and the City will provide training for those volunteers as part of the ongoing public education programs BEMO already manages.
In emergency situations, FBOs that have signed on, will be reimbursed for any direct costs incurred for provision of services or supplies offered to citizens affected. Any such costs will be added to the overall cost of the emergency response to the situation, and may be eligible for reimbursement by the province under the disaster assistance program.
Should the Lighthouse Program continue to expand, there may be a need to create a new position to manage and maintain it, in particular in terms of maintaining relationships with FBOs and training volunteers. This would then be presented as part of the 2018 budget submission.
Legal Implications: The agreement template was developed by Legal Services with comments from Risk Management. The agreement template is now ready to be used with the identified FBOs.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priorities by educating and engaging citizens in open and accountable ways that show value and enhance the City’s image.
Conclusion:
With delegation from Council to sign the agreements and related documents, the City will be in a position to engage the faith-based community in supporting the resilience of the City with a particular focus on vulnerable citizens.
Approved by: Approved by:
Michael Clark, Fire Chief, Alain Normand, Manager, Brampton Fire and Emergency Management Emergency Services Office, Brampton Fire and 6.2.1-5
Emergency Services
Attachments:
Appendix A - York University Study - Assessing City of Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs Appendix B - (1) Lighthouse Map, (2) Lighthouse Map Legend Appendix C – Agreement Template
Report authored by: Alain Normand
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Assessing City Of Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs (A Survey of Residents)
Principle Investigator
Ali Asgary, Associate Professor, Disaster and Emergency Management, York University
Co-investigator
Alain Normand, Emergency Manager, City of Brampton
Research Assistants
Graduate Students: Hedieh Hafezi, Georgia Temple, Saad Ansari, Kyle Drewnowski and Fraser Pennie
Undergraduate Students: Haojing Zheng, Nicole Wilson, Rachel Hui, Jasmine Qureshi, Alexander Rebmann, Adam Joosub, Sean Santos, Adam Care, Mashal Rasul Sheikh
February 2013
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………………… 1
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………… 4
2. Background …………………………………………………………………………… 6
3. Research Methodology …………………………………………………………… 8
3.1 Study Area and Population 3.2 Survey 3.3 Sample Size 3.4 Data Collection Process
4. Analysis and Findings ……………………………………………………………10
4.1 General Findings 4.1.1 Demographic characteristics of responders 4.1.2 Responders’ knowledge of City of Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs 4.1.3 Responders’ assessment of effectiveness of City of Brampton’s Emergency 4.1.4 Preparedness Programs 4.2 Cross Tabulation Findings
5. Discussion: Trends in Survey Findings ………………………………………… 26
5.1 Overall Trends 5.2 Bi-Variate Trends 5.3 Meta-Trends
6. Conclusion and Recommendations ………………………………………………… 33
7. Limitations and Future Research …………………………………………………… 38
References ……………………………………………………………………………..… 40
Appendix I Original Survey and Consent Form
Appendix II Original Survey Results
Appendix III Original Cross Tabulation Results 6.2.1-8 1
Executive Summary
Assessing Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Program Executive Summary
The Brampton Emergency Measures Office (BEMO) was created in 2001 to create and manage programs designed to “prevent, respond to, and recover from major emergencies, such as winter storms, flooding, hazardous spills and wide-spread power outages”. One of BEMO’s chief objectives is to inform the people of Brampton of the risks present in their community and how to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. The purpose of this report is to assess the effectiveness of BEMO programs in educating and preparing Brampton citizens. By way of a survey, students of York University’s Disaster and Emergency Management Program gathered data on the knowledge and preparation of citizens for various potential emergencies. By interpreting the data, the report identifies shortcomings in BEMO’s programs and explores some of the challenges and barriers that the City of Brampton faces when attempting to inform and prepare the public. It concludes by offering recommendations, based on current emergency management research, that if followed will improve the reach and impact of BEMO in the coming years. The survey, entitled Assessing Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Program: a Survey of Households, resulted in a large number of statistically significant findings which are outlined exhaustively in Section 4. However, a qualitative analysis of these trends has led to several especially noteworthy findings. First, there is a knowledge gap between Brampton residents’ perception of risk from various potential emergencies and the actual likelihood of those emergencies, as indicated by the City’s Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. Second, general disaster preparedness knowledge is insufficient to equip citizens for the most likely emergencies. High risk, socially vulnerable populations were especially unprepared. Third, many citizens (more than 70%) were unaware of BEMO and its programs. Fourth, there was some, but not sufficient, interest (56%) in learning more about emergency preparedness. And finally, for some, especially those born outside of Canada and non-English speakers, preparedness information was difficult to access. These, as well as a number of more minor findings, are explained in detail in Section 5. 6.2.1-9 2
Based on the information gleaned from the survey results and analysis, Section 6 offers the following recommendations: 1. Enhance current education and outreach programs to make them more accessible and inviting. There is a disconnect in Brampton between the public’s perception of risk and actual hazard risks in the City of Brampton. This lack of accurate knowledge among respondents is likely a result of personal experiences, attitudes and cultural learning, which is reinforced or modified by media reports, peer influences and other communication processes. This can only be corrected by replacing inaccurate information with fact. Unfortunately, there seems to be a large portion of Brampton citizens who are not interested in engaging Brampton emergency measures programs, or who are not or have not been reached with correct and up-to-date information. As such, it should be the first goal of BEMO to make education and outreach messages more interesting, inviting and accessible to the Brampton public. To this end, it is recommended that BEMO employ a wider variety of media, locations, and techniques in disseminating their risk and preparedness messages to the public. By employing basic marketing techniques, they can use demographic information, innovative branding and advertising to achieve a wider audience for their messages. Specific examples of this are described in Section 6. 2. Expand programs to target specific groups characterized by social vulnerability. Social vulnerability is the inability of people or groups to withstand environmental stressors as a result of social interactions, institutions, or cultural values. For example, lack of mobility makes disabled people a socially vulnerable group. In addition to disability, this survey examined a number of social determinants of vulnerability: size of family, age, level of education, language, cultural heritage and gender. All of these groups of people, to some extent, were missing essential knowledge of the risks facing their community, how to deal with those risks and how and where to find preparedness information. In some of these groups, there also appears to be an upward trend in interest in emergency preparedness. BEMO should take advantage of this interest and work hard to spread emergency preparedness messages to vulnerable populations in Brampton. In order to reach the socially vulnerable, BEMO will need to undergo several changes. First, they must increase their own knowledge and understanding of high-risk groups in Brampton through data collection and synthesis and integrate this information more fully into programs. Next, they must include provisions for vulnerable groups in education and outreach 6.2.1-10 3
programs. This can be done by improving communication of preparedness messages to these groups through targeted marketing. Finally, in order to address the needs of vulnerable groups during emergencies, BEMO needs to insert the groups themselves into their planning in a meaningful way. This can be done by identifying shortcomings and including contingencies in their emergency plans, and more importantly, making sure vulnerable groups are represented in BEMO during the process of planning and programming. 3. Increase organizational capacity. Some of the most common reasons for inaction among emergency measures organizations in Canada are lack of resources, specifically human and financial. BEMO can address its capacity shortcomings, and thereby educate and prepare more Brampton citizens, by acquiring more staff, training and cross training staff and volunteers more regularly and more diversely, expanding and increasing financial resources and networking. In conclusion, the survey conducted in this report was limited in reach and scope. The authors recommend more comprehensive research into the risk perception and support needs of Brampton citizens. Moreover, it is essential that programs and agencies are not only expanded, but also regularly tested and audited by third parties. There exist some excellent opportunities for the improvement of BEMO’s programs, and that more research and knowledge acquisition must be completed in order to ensure the continued improvement of BEMO and their contribution to making Brampton an international Safe City.
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1. Introduction
Brampton, a large suburban city located in the Greater Toronto Area, takes its safety very seriously. In 2007, and again in 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially designated Brampton an International Safe City, because of its commitment to the highest possible safety standards. By implementing the internationally recognized WHO framework, the City works to bolster its disaster resiliency and emergency preparedness. The criteria for being recognized as a WHO Safe City includes:
Programs that support high-risk or vulnerable groups The implementation of long-term sustainable programs covering both genders and all ages, environments and situations Implementing a network of agencies and citizens in place with representation from major sectors of the community Evaluation measures to assess programs and effects of changes in those programs Ongoing participation in national and international safe communities networks
That Brampton has been able to maintain these criteria for more than five years is largely due to the work of its safety-related institutions, including its Emergency Measures Office. The Brampton Emergency Measures Office (BEMO) was established by the City of Brampton in 2001 to create and oversee programs designed to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from major emergencies and disasters. As the WHO designation suggests, they have done their job well.
However, as with all disaster management organizations, periodic assessments are essential to ensure that objectives and expected accomplishments are being met. BEMO fulfills the requirements of the WHO framework, but neither the City of Brampton, nor the WHO have the capacity to accurately and regularly assess the average level of preparedness of Brampton citizens. Even the most carefully designed program will not force families to create and store an emergency kit, or create and memorize a fire evacuation plan for their home or office. Without studies, it is impossible to tell how prepared a population is until they are faced with a true disaster. 6.2.1-12 5
Rather than wait for disaster to strike, the students of York University’s Disaster and Emergency Management program, under the supervision of Professor Ali Asgary, conducted a survey of Brampton residents with the goal of assessing their emergency preparedness. By synthesizing the results of the survey, they were able to make a number of recommendations for the improvement of BEMO’s programs. If followed, these recommendations will not only help to better protect the people of Brampton, but will help the city maintain, and even improve, its internationally recognized standard of safety.
Through examination of the survey results, this report attempts to assess some of the challenges and barriers that municipalities (specifically Brampton) face when attempting to prepare the public for potential emergencies. Preparing a large, diverse citizenry for disaster is quite challenging. Forces such as culture, language and age are only a few of the challenges that BEMO faces when attempting to shape their preparedness approach. While initiatives, such as the WHO Safe City framework is commendable, it is essential that programs and agencies are not only expanded, but also regularly tested and audited by independent third parties. Brampton must build on the foundation laid by the WHO framework and engage in a more comprehensive preparedness program. 6.2.1-13 6
2. Background
BEMO’s emergency measures can be placed into three categories: people, plans and programs. The people of the office include the Manager of Emergency Measures, the Emergency Measures Coordinator and the Business Continuity Advisor. They manage planning and program functions and comprise the office’s full time staff. The Brampton Emergency Measures Program Committee (BEMPC) is made up of City Council members and employees as well as partners and stakeholders. BEMPC meets regularly to discuss programs and issues. The Municipal Control Group is composed of key individuals who will take the lead in areas like communications, logistics and operations during an emergency. BEMO is also connected to several larger groups like the Safe City Association, several regional groups and the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers, and supports outside task force groups like the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear (CBRN) Response Planning Team and Peel Region’s Joint Emergency Planning and Advisory Committee.
In addition to fostering synergy within a network of essential personnel, BEMO has planned and prepared for a number of different emergencies through creation of a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for the City of Brampton, a Comprehensive Emergency Plan, a Crisis Communications Plan, Evacuation Plan, a Continuity of Municipal Services Plan, a Pandemic Plan and a Human Resource Emergency Plan. They have also prepared and equipped both primary and secondary Emergency Operations Centers, several designated emergency reception shelter facilities, cooling centers for extreme heat waves, mobile containers of emergency supplies, mobile emergency generators in case of power outages, and software for business continuity. They hold yearly emergency exercises in addition to frequent tabletop exercises and drills and have contributed to numerous conferences on emergency management and security.
Programs that target the Brampton public include the Public Education and Awareness program and the Community Emergency Response Volunteer (CERV) program. Included in Public Education and Awareness are the annual emergency preparedness week events, emergency measures web pages, a continually developing social media preparedness campaign, 6.2.1-14 7
informational board games for youth, and emergency information publications including the emergency guide, calendar and brochures.
A nationally recognized event occurring the first week of May each year, Emergency Preparedness Week spreads emergency preparedness messages to residents of Brampton through events in a variety of public places. These include interactive displays and preparedness education modules for elementary school children. In May, 2012, the event was expanded to Emergency Preparedness Month in honour of the Office’s 10 year anniversary.
BEMO’s CERV program aims to train those people who are likely to become spontaneous first responders during an emergency. Studies have shown that many victims will stay to help during an emergency, putting themselves at risk as a result of their lack of training. The CERV program was initiated in 2003 to prepare these impromptu volunteers. Free-of-charge training is offered by Brampton City staff to any adults living or working in the city. The official certification is offered to those who have attended one evening class a week for seven weeks and participated in one BEMO drill. These volunteers are then called upon to assist during disasters as well as events, periodic trainings, information sessions and general meetings.
The emergency measures web page includes information on training, CERV membership, events, resources for teachers and kids, online emergency-related games, and hazard identification and risk assessment software. It also includes a page on personal preparedness with tips on evacuation and shelter in place, contacting people out of town, pets and emergencies, cold weather, floods, heat waves, thunderstorms, West Nile Virus and power outages. It also gives some guidance on how to create an emergency kit for your home.
The emergency guide gives Brampton residents the tools to sustain themselves during an emergency for up to 72 hours on your own or in your car, or up to one week in your home, until BEMO and other emergency responders are able to get vital services back online. The module is 23 pages long and covers how to be ready for disaster – how to protect your home and what supplies are essential to have on hand, how to safeguard your finances, what to do during an emergency and how to practice your response.
The calendar and brochures outline how to protect yourself against (and respond to) emergencies such as heat waves, fires, cold and floods, as well as basics on first aid, business 6.2.1-15 8
continuity, emergency kits, family escape plans, shelter in place, preparedness for people with special needs, small children and pets.
BEMO also offers personal preparedness advice on Twitter. 6.2.1-16 9
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Study Area and Population
The of study was the City of Brampton. Brampton is the third largest city in the Greater Toronto Area and the ninth largest in Canada with a population of 523 911 as of the 2011 Census. Its median age is 33.7, making it an exceptionally young city. It was incorporated in 1853 and received it nickname “Flower City” as a result of its large and successful greenhouse industry. Census shows that the population is predominantly Caucasian closely followed by South Asian, then Filipino and Black. Religion is predominantly Catholic followed by Protestant and Eastern Orthodox with a large presence of Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam. Cultural diversity and exemplary infrastructure in Brampton make it a desirable destination for immigrants (a large portion of whom are South Asian), so population is increasing steadily. Major languages are English and Punjabi followed by Gujarati, Urdu, Italian and Spanish.
3.2 Survey
A survey was designed containing 42 questions focusing on three sections: (1) Demographics; (2) Knowledge of City’s Public Emergency Management Program; and (3) Awareness and Effectiveness of City’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs. The survey was administered to households in Brampton. The original survey questions can be viewed in Appendix I.
3.3 Sample Size
The survey reached 287 people, which represents 0.05% of the City’s population of 523,911.
3.4 Data Collection Process
The research for this assessment was conducted by a group of ten undergraduate students of the Fundamentals of Emergency Management course taught by Dr. Ali Asgary. Each student was asked to obtain a minimum of 30 survey responses using convenient sampling techniques. Samples have been drawn and recruited in a number of ways including: 6.2.1-17 10
Door-to-door Cold e-mail Interception at Bramalea City Centre (25 Peel Centre Dr. Brampton, Ontario) Cold calling Interception on the TTC Subway at Brampton Station Interception at Professors Lake in North East Brampton Interception in cafes and on the GO bus Stations Interception at stops on the Brampton Transit ZUM bus Family and friends living in Brampton
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4. Analysis and Findings
4.1 General Findings
4.1.1 Demographic Characteristics of Responders
This section outlines the results of section 1 of the survey: Demographic Questions. Although the sample size is fairly small, it should give us some idea of the characteristics of Brampton’s population.
Duration of Dwelling in Brampton: Most (65.2%) have lived in Brampton less than ten years, though responses were spread fairly evenly. Specifically, 32.8 percent had lived in the city five years or less, 32.8% for six to ten years, 25.8% for eleven to twenty years and 9.1% for 21 years or more.
Size of Household: There are a lot of large households in the survey sample, with the most having three to four members. The majority of those surveyed had four people (29.6%), followed by 61 households with five people (21.2%), 51 with three people (17.8%), 33 with two (11.5%), 23 with six (8.0%), 17 with seven and 17 with only one person (5.9%).
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Figure 1: Question 3 - Age group of survey participants. Number of Children Under 12: In this survey group of 287 households, the majority (61.3%) contained no children under the age of 12. Of the remaining 38.7%, 64 households had one child under 12, 34 households had two, 9 households had three and 4 households had four children under 12.
Number of People Over 65: The vast majority, 217 or 75.6% of households had zero individuals over the age of 65 living in their home. 13.9% indicated they had one person within their household over the age of 65, 9.8% had two and two households had three people over 65.
People with Disability: 12.89% of households have a person with disability or special needs who is therefore reliant on others, while 87.11% of people do not.
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Figure 2: Question 6 - Percentage of persons with disability/special needs in household.
Country of Origin: The majority of respondents (53.31%) selected Canada as the country they were born in. This was followed by India (13.9%). All the other countries represented less than 3% (or 8 people) each. Please see appendix for full list of countries of origin.
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Figure 3: Question 7 - Country of origin (excluding Canada) of survey participants.
Language Spoken at Home: 70% of respondents spoke English at home, followed by Punjabi, Tamil and Hindi. See Appendix for full list of languages spoken at home.
Figure 4: Question 8 - Primary language spoken at home (excluding English) of survey participants. 6.2.1-22 15
Gender: 49.47% of respondents were female and 49.12% of respondents were male. 1.39% did not list their gender.
Level of Education: Education level was fairly high. 95.1% of respondents had completed at least some high school. Many had completed all of High School (25.1%), Some College (5.6%), College (21.6%), Some University (19.9%) a Bachelor Degree (17.7%) Masters Degree (4.9%), or Doctorate (1%).
Figure 5: Question 10 - Highest level of education completed by survey participants.
Home Ownership: The majority of people owned their homes (approximately 65%), with approximately 25% renting.
Type of Home: The majority lived in a detached house (49.5%), followed by townhouse (19.9%), semi-detached house (16.0%) and finally apartment (12.9%).
Pet Ownership: 66.9 percent had pets while 33.1 did not.
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4.1.2 Responders’ Perception of Risk and Preparedness in Brampton
This section is based on section 2 of the survey, which assesses responders’ knowledge of the emergency preparedness programs offered by the City of Brampton. We obtained the following results:
Perceived Risks: The top risks for respondents were, in order, economic and financial crisis, power outage, pandemics, snow storms, transportation accidents and flooding. Environmental accidents, extreme heat, water outage, tornado and other hazards were the least of the respondents’ worries.
Experience of Emergencies: 72% of respondents did not feel they had ever experienced a major a major emergency that caused any personal damages.
Planning for Emergencies: 77% of respondents did not have an emergency management plan. Of those people who have pets, most (57.9%) believe they know what they should do with the pet(s) during an emergency. 63% of respondents did not know what to do if they were forced to take shelter in their homes during an emergency. 68% said they knew how to contact other members of their household during a disaster. 65.7% did not have a place to go during an emergency. 80.5% said they would have access to a car during an emergency. Only 18.1% had a complete emergency kit.
Table 1: Question 14 - Survey participant response to what they think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for them and their family.
% % Question Yes No Yes No Is flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 95 192 33.1 66.9 Is food poisoning among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 76 211 26.5 73.5 Is ice storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 56 230 19.6 80.4 Is Tornado among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 56 231 19.5 80.5 Is terrorism among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 86 200 30.1 69.9 Is severe cold weather among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 76 211 26.5 73.5 Is industrial accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 64 223 22.3 77.7 Is pandemics among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 108 179 37.6 62.4 Is power outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 123 164 42.9 57.1 Is water outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 53 234 18.5 81.5 Is extreme heat among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 45 242 15.7 84.3 Is cyber security among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 57 230 19.9 80.1 Is snow storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 96 190 33.6 66.4 Is strikes and industrial actions among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 68 219 23.7 76.3 Is economic and financial crisis among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 144 143 50.2 49.8 Is environmental incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 36 251 12.5 87.5 Is large fire incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 68 219 23.7 76.3 Is transportation accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 95 191 33.2 66.8 What do you think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? (OTHER) 27 260 9.4 90.6 6.2.1-24 17
4.1.3 Responders’ Assessment of the Effectiveness of City of Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs
This section corresponds to section 3 of the survey which assesses the respondents’ perceptions of the City of Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness programs.
Awareness of Programs: A vast majority of those surveyed have not been made aware of Brampton’s Emergency Preparedness programs. 71.3% had never heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office. 72.1% have never seen an advertisement related to Emergency Preparedness in Brampton. Most had not had a child (or a child of a friend or relative) participate in activities organized by Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office. 86.8% had not received any material related to Emergency Preparedness from the city of Brampton.
Desire for Information: 56.4% would be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness. Online (39.8%) and in print (33.7%) were the preferred methods for receiving information about emergency measures. 15% preferred face to face.
Desire for Involvement: 30.1% indicated that they or someone in their household has interest in volunteering with the city to help with public emergency preparedness and education.
Sources of Information: Newspaper, television and the internet were the top sources for respondents to get information about disasters. See appendix for the full list of sources used by respondents.
For the last ten questions, respondents indicated their level of agreement with various statements that they were given (see Appendix I). Findings from those questions were as follows:
On average, respondents agreed that Brampton is a safe city Most disagreed that they were well informed about Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs. A large majority supported the expansion of Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs. Many agreed that more money should be spent on translating key emergency documentation. Many somewhat agreed that emergency planning had been important to their families. Most somewhat agreed that having an emergency kit should be mandatory for households. Most somewhat agreed that Brampton was well prepared for disasters and emergencies. 6.2.1-25 18
The majority agreed that Brampton should spend more money on emergency preparedness programs. The majority agreed or strongly agreed that emergency materials should be available in other major spoken languages. Responses were widespread, but many somewhat agreed that they were aware of the hazards in their community.
4.2 Cross Tabulation Findings
For this section, we analysed cross tabulations between certain demographic variables (survey section 1) and perception of risk and preparedness results (survey section 2) as well as awareness and effectiveness of BEMO programs (survey section 3). The demographic variables utilized for cross tabulation were length of time dwelling in Brampton, number of people in household, age, presence of a special needs person in the household, presence of child under 12 in the household, country of origin, primary language, level of education, gender and pet ownership.
For the purpose of expediency, we focused on those cross tabulations that showed statistical significance based on a chi-square analysis. These findings are qualitatively outlined in this section. Their relevance is explored in the discussion section following. Tables illustrating them can be found in the appendix.
4.2.1 Variables statistically linked to length of time dwelling in Brampton suggest the following:
Those who have lived there for more time appear to fear strikes and industrial actions more. Those who have lived less time in Brampton seem to be more confident in their ability to contact other members of their family during a disaster. Those who have spent more time living in Brampton appear to have more access to borrowed vehicles during disaster or emergency. There is a link between time spent living in Brampton and how residents prefer to get information. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend. Those who have lived in Brampton longer seem to be more likely to want materials to be available in other languages. 6.2.1-26 19
The longer people have lived in Brampton the more they believe themselves to be unaware of hazards in their community.
4.2.2 Variables statistically linked to number of people in household suggest the following:
Those with 2 to 5 in the household appear to fear floods more, while those with 1 or 6-7 showed less. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend, but formed a rough bell curve. Those with 2 to 6 people in the household perceive greater risk from terrorism, while those with 1 or 7 perceive less. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend, but formed a rough bell curve. Those with 2 to 6 people in the household perceive greater risk from cold temperatures, while those with 1 or 7 perceive less. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend, but formed a rough bell curve. Those with 2 to 6 people in the household perceive greater risk from environmental incidents, while those with 1 or 7 perceived less. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend, but formed a rough bell curve. When there is one person in the household, there is overwhelmingly no emergency plan. Generally, between 2 and 6 the likelihood of having an emergency plan increases. There is a link between number of people in the household and willingness to be involved in BEMO activities. The more people in the household the more people have at least one person interested in volunteering with BEMO.
4.2.3 Variables statistically linked with age suggest the following:
People in higher age categories perceive greater risk from flooding than younger categories. People in higher age categories perceive greater risk from food poisoning, although no one from the 65+ age category placed food poisoning in their top 5 concerns. Those in higher age categories perceive greater risk from terrorism than younger people. Those in higher age categories perceive greater risk from pandemics than younger people. Younger people seem to fear economic and financial crisis more than older people. 6.2.1-27 20
There is a low positive correlation between age and perceived risk from transportation accidents. Those who appear to be most worried about transportation accidents are adults between 21 and 65 years of age. There was strong negative correlation indicating that those in younger age categories are more likely to be aware of what to do in the event they are required to shelter in place. No one in the 65+ age category indicated they knew how to shelter in place. There was a strong negative correlation between age and knowledge of what to do during an evacuation. No one in the 65+ age category responded that they knew how to proceed in the event of evacuation. There is a very slight positive correlation between age and ability to contact family members during an emergency, with the trend increasing from 68-70%. The 65+ age category skewed the trend with 88%. There was a positive correlation between age and awareness of BEMO and their programs. However, no one in the 65+ age category indicated that they had heard of BEMO. There was a positive correlation between age and having seen an advertisement related to emergency management. However, only 25% in the 65+ age category indicated that they had seen such an advertisement. There was a positive correlation between age and having received materials related to emergency management. However, no one in the 65+ age category indicated that they had received such material. Online seemed to be a preferred method to receive information for those in the lowest and two highest age categories. Those in the middle were less likely to indicate online as a preferred method. Print was a preferred method of receiving information for those in the middle age groups with the extremes of age less interested in this method. There is a link between age and belief that Brampton is a safe city, but there is no obvious trend in the data. There is a link between age and belief that Brampton is well prepared for disasters, but there is no obvious trend in the data. 6.2.1-28 21
4.2.4 Variables statistically linked to number of household members under 12 suggest the following:
There is some indication that the more members under 12 in a household, the lesser are the concerns of environmental incidents. Those with more children appear less sure of how to contact one another during an emergency separation.
4.2.5 Variables statistically linked to households containing a person with special needs suggest the following:
People with a special needs person in the family were very unlikely to list water outage as one of their top 5 concerns; they were also less likely than those without special needs persons in the family to indicate water outage as one of their top five concerns. People with a special needs person in their household were less likely to include extreme heat in their top 5 concerns. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to include snow storm in their top 5 concerns. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to include transportation accidents in their top 5 concerns. People with a special needs person in their household were less likely to include extreme cold in their top 5 concerns. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to indicate that they have experienced a major emergency. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have a family emergency plan. People with a special needs person in their household were more confident in their crisis communications. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have a designated emergency meeting place. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have a full emergency kit in the home. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office. 6.2.1-29 22
People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have seen an advertisement for emergency preparedness. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to know of a child who has participated in BEMO activities. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to have received emergency preparedness materials. People with a special needs person in their household were less likely to be interested in receiving more information from BEMO. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to agree that they supported the expansion of Brampton’s preparedness measures. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to agree that Brampton should spend more money translating key documentation. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to agree that they were well prepared for emergencies. People with a special needs person in their household were much more likely to agree that Brampton was well prepared for emergencies. People with a special needs person in their household were much more likely to agree that material should be available in more languages. People with a special needs person in their household were more likely to agree that they were aware of hazards in the community. There is no correlation between having a person with special needs in the home and indication that the city should spend more on emergency preparedness education. There is no correlation between having a person with special needs in the home and indication that emergency preparedness is important to the family.
4.2.6 Variables statistically linked to country of origin suggest the following:
People born in Canada were more likely to list food poisoning as one of their top 5 concerns. People born in Canada were more likely to list power outage as one of their top 5 concerns. People born outside Canada were more likely to list extreme cold as one of their top 5 concerns. 6.2.1-30 23
People born outside Canada were more likely to list snow storms as one of their top 5 concerns. People born outside Canada were more likely to list strikes and industrial actions as one of their top 5 concerns. People born outside Canada were more likely to list economic and financial crisis as one of their top 5 concerns. People born in Canada were more likely to know what to do with their pet in case of disaster. More of those born in Canada indicated that they knew what to do during an emergency. More of those born outside of Canada indicated that they or someone in their household would be interested in volunteering with BEMO. Those born outside Canada agreed more strongly that BEMO should spend more money translating key emergency documentation. Those born outside Canada were more likely to agree that Brampton was well prepared for disasters. Those born outside Canada agreed more strongly that more money should be spent on preparedness and education.
4.2.7 Variables statistically linked to primary language spoken at home suggest the following:
English speakers were more likely to include snow storms in their top 5 concerns English speakers were less likely to include strikes and industrial actions in their top 5 concerns. English speakers were more likely to have an emergency plan. Non-English speakers were more likely to know what to do with their pet during an emergency. More non-English speakers had a full emergency kit in their home. More non-English speakers had heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their programs. More non-English speakers had seen an advertisement relating to emergency preparedness. More non-English speakers had heard of a child who had participated in one of BEMO’s programs for children. 6.2.1-31 24
More non-English speakers agreed that Brampton is a safe city. English speakers were more likely to disagree that they were well informed about the city of Brampton’s emergency preparedness program. Non-English speakers agreed more strongly that the city should spend more money on translating key emergency documents. Non-English speakers were predominantly ambivalent (somewhat agree) about the importance of emergency preparedness for their family. English speakers were more spread out in their responses. Non-English speakers more strongly agreed that the city should spend more on preparedness and education. Non-English speakers more strongly agreed that emergency materials should be available in other major languages. Non-English speakers agreed slightly more that they were well aware of hazards in their community.
4.2.8 Variables statistically linked to gender suggest the following:
Flooding, extreme heat, environmental incidents, and “other risks” were all significantly more frequently included in the top 5 concerns for males.
4.2.9 Variables statistically linked to level of education suggest the following:
There is a positive correlation between level of education and perceived risk of flood. The more educated people are, the more they seem to fear flood risk. There is a low positive correlation between level of education and perceived risk from food poisoning. There is a slight positive correlation between level of education and perceived risk from strikes and industrial actions. There is a general trend that those with more education are less likely to know what to do with their pets during an emergency. There is a relationship between education level and knowledge of shelter-in-place procedures. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend. 6.2.1-32 25
Level of education does not seem to play a role in whether or not respondents feel that they would be able to borrow a car during an emergency with the exception of the some schooling (or less than high school graduation) category, wherein people feel they can not count on friends and relatives for emergency transport. There is a relationship between education level and having an emergency kit. Data did not show any particular up or downward trend. It seems that the more people have been educated, the more they are likely to have seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness.
4.2.10 Variables statistically linked to home ownership vs renting suggest the following:
Home owners are more likely to place industrial accidents in their top five risks. Renters are most likely to fear pandemics. Renters seem to be slightly more aware of what to do with their pets in case of emergency. Those who rented their home knew better what to do in case of an emergency that they were required to take shelter at home. If people rented their houses, they were better informed of what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency evacuation. People who owned the home were more likely to have an emergency kit in their home. The majority of the people who rent their home have heard about the Brampton’s Emergency Management Office. People who owned or rented their homes were equally likely to have seen advertisements from the Brampton Emergency Management Office. If people owned their houses they were more likely to receive more information from the city regarding to the emergency preparedness. People who owned their houses preferred the internet for receiving information. People who owned their houses indicated more often that they somewhat agree or agree that Brampton should spend more money on translating key documentations. Those who owned their houses or occupied their houses by other methods than rental or ownership disagreed more strongly that Emergency Planning is very important. 6.2.1-33 26
4.2.11 Variables statistically linked to type of dwelling suggest the following:
There was no correlation between rental versus ownership and perception of flood risk. People who have detached houses did not consider ice storms as one of the 5 worst hazards as much as others do. There was no correlation between type of dwelling and perception of risk from snow storms. People who have detached houses will consider economic and financial crisis as on of the top 5 risks. For those who live in a detached house, large fire accident are not in the top 5 risks as often as with other people. People who have detached houses and townhouses thought transportation accidents were a top concern for them. While half of people who live in semi-detached houses thought traffic accidents were an important hazard, the other half held the opposite opinion. People who live in detached houses have better knowledge of who to contact in case of a emergency, For those who lived in townhouses, more people had heard of Brampton’s EMO than people who live in other types of houses.
4.2.12 Variables statistically linked to pet ownership suggest the following:
Pet owners were 11% more likely to include floods in their top 5 concerns. Pet owners were 14% more likely to have an emergency plan. Pet owners were very slightly less likely to have a designated meeting place. Pet owners were significantly more likely to have heard of Brampton’s EMO and its programs. Pet owners were 20% more likely to choose print as their preferred method of receiving emergency preparedness information. 6.2.1-34 27
5. Discussion: Trends in Survey Findings
In this section, we will assess the implications of the survey findings. As a result of the small sample size, our assessment will center on observable and recurring trends in the results, rather than specific data points. Trends are found within responses to survey questions on general knowledge of emergency preparedness and knowledge/perceived effectiveness of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office. The discussion will be followed by an examination of the implications of bi-variate trends. Overall, respondents appeared reasonably knowledgeable and prepared for disaster, but there were several significant and worrisome holes in knowledge and preparation that should be of interest to BEMO.
5.1 Overall Trends
1. Respondents are not aware of what risks pose the greatest threat to residents of Brampton.
According to the BEMO’s Emergency Measures Guide, the major hazards in Brampton include outbreak of infectious disease by air, food or water; severe weather including heat, cold and storms; flooding; power failure; transportation accidents involving hazardous materials; and hazardous materials released on site.
The top risks for respondents were, in order, economic and financial crisis, power outage, pandemics, snow storms, transportation accidents and flooding. The notable exception is economic and financial crisis, a clear number one for Brampton residents, though it is not actually pertinent for emergency management. Furthermore, tornados, heat waves and water outages were at the bottom of the list for those surveyed, though the Guide feels that these are high on the hierarchy of risks.
In one survey question, respondents were primarily ambivalent (somewhat agree) on their own knowledge of risks in their community. There is an evident gap in knowledge about which hazards in the community pose the greatest risk.
2. Many individuals are insufficiently prepared to handle an emergency. 6.2.1-35 28
In our survey, 77% of respondents indicated that they did not have an emergency plan for their household. 42.1% of pet owners did not know what to do with their pets during an emergency. 63% were not familiar with shelter-in-place practices. 32% did not know how to contact other household members during a disaster. 65.7% did not have a place to meet during an emergency. 19.5% did not have access to transport during an emergency. Only 18.1% had a complete emergency kit. These statistics point to a lack of planning on the part of Brampton citizens and a prepared citizenry will reduce the burden placed on the municipal government to respond and recover from any disaster. By educating the citizens of Brampton on the importance of household emergency plans, shelter-in-place practices and communication during a disaster, BEMO will in fact, reduce the impact of any disaster.
Incidentally, 72% of respondents (similar to the 77% without an emergency plan) had never experienced an emergency. It is possible that those who have never experienced an emergency of this magnitude would be less likely to prepare for an emergency, as they may not see the intrinsic need to do so. It will be important for BEMO to break through this complacent attitude in order to adequately prepare their citizens for disasters.
3. Many people are unaware of BEMO and their programs.
71.3% of respondents had not heard of BEMO. 72.1% had never seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness in Brampton and most did not know a child that had participated in activities organized by BEMO. 86.8% claimed they had not received any material related to emergency preparedness from the city of Brampton and most of the respondents disagreed that they were well informed about Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs. If this survey is an accurate sample, then a large portion of the population is ignorant of BEMO and the programs/information available.
4. There is some interest in gaining further information or becoming involved, but many remain uninterested.
Just over half of respondents (56.4%) indicated interest in receiving further information. More than 30% indicated that they or someone at their home would be interested in volunteering with BEMO. This suggests that there are a significant number of Brampton residents who are unable to engage with BEMO or find the information they want on disaster and emergency preparedness. An even larger portion of citizens are either uninterested or fully informed. Based 6.2.1-36 29
on trends 1, 2 and 3, we believe it is safe to say that many if not most of the 43.6% who indicated disinterest in receiving further information remain uninformed. As such, this trend represents two holes in Brampton’s emergency preparedness. First, it suggests that those with interest in emergency preparedness are not necessarily receiving the information they crave. Second, it suggests that the importance of emergency preparedness information is not widely acknowledged or given the necessary position of priority among other daily concerns. This is worrisome as those who are not interested in protecting themselves will be that much more difficult to reach with preparedness messages.
5. Information is insufficiently accessible
The most effective way of communicating with the citizens, based on the results of the survey is either online, or through print. Currently, the emergency measures office does most of its public education and promotion using some form of face to face communication; for example, going to schools, libraries and religious groups to speak, attending public community events or setting up booths at community centers. However, only 21.3% indicated face-to-face as their preferred method of communication. Figure 28 (Appendix 2) indicates that the Brampton residents would be open to learning more about the emergency preparedness and that time and money spent in writing and spreading this material [in a form of communication that is accessible and desirable to them] would be well received.
The methods which BEMO uses to propagate its messages about emergency preparedness, including their website, the guide, in-person communication, do not necessarily correspond to the media most used by Brampton residents. For example, most working adults indicated that they received information from newspapers, and BEMO does not employ newsprint to propagate preparedness messages.
5.2 Bi-Variate Trends
6. People with one or few members in their household appear to be less prepared for disasters
When there is one person in the household, there is rarely an emergency plan in place. Generally, between 2 and 6 household members increases the likelihood of having an emergency plan. This is most likely because those who are responsible for the wellbeing of others (children, the elderly) probably feel more pressure to have a plan in place in case of emergency. Larger 6.2.1-37 30
households had more incidence of at least one person being interested in becoming involved in BEMO activities. This may be because of a more active interest in risk management in large families, but it is also possible that in larger households there is a greater probability of at least one person being interested.
7. Different age groups fear different disasters
Disasters that affect physical security or mobility – such as flooding, transport accidents and pandemics – were more of a concern for older age groups. Economic and financial crisis was increasingly worrisome to younger respondents many of whom were likely students or new to the workforce and therefore potentially in debt or experiencing other financial hardship. While fears indicated by respondents often did not correspond to actual risk, this trend demonstrates that psychology and social situation play important roles in risk perception, which outreach programs have yet to override with truth.
8. The 65+ age category is particularly vulnerable and unprepared for emergencies
None of the respondents in this demographic indicated that they knew how to shelter in place or how to conduct themselves during an evacuation. None of them had heard of BEMO, few had claimed to receive any preparedness planning material, and only 25% had ever seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness. This age category is already at a high risk for disasters and ideally, ought to be even more informed about preparedness than younger groups.
Younger age groups also appeared to have had more exposure to emergency preparedness materials in general. This may be a result of greater access of young people to a wider variety of sources including print, schools, online and TV.
9. Respondents living with a person with a disability or special needs are particularly insufficiently educated on and prepared for disasters
According to the survey results, 38% of individuals living in households containing a person with a disability reported to have an emergency preparedness plan, while 62% did not. Furthermore, 30% of individuals living in a household with a person with a disability reported to have received material related to emergency preparedness from the city of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office, while 70% had not. When asked if the city of Brampton should 6.2.1-38 31
spend more money on ‘translating key emergency documentation,' 46% respondents ‘agreed’, 27% ‘strongly agreed,’ 5% ‘some what agreed,’ 11% ‘disagreed’ and 11% ‘strongly disagreed.’
Logically, those households containing a person with a disability or special needs ought to be even more prepared than others because they are likely responsible for someone in a very high risk group. Yet they seem predominantly unprepared. Moreover, people with a special needs person in their household were 25% more likely to indicate that they have experienced a major emergency. One would assume they would place even higher value on preparedness as a result of this. In fairness, households with a disabled member did score better than average on preparedness. People with a special needs person in their household were 17% more likely to have a family emergency plan, 18% more confident in their crisis communications, 20% more likely to have a designated emergency meeting place, 13% more likely to have a full emergency kit in the home. They were also 32% more likely to have heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office than others, 21% more likely to see an advertisement for emergency preparedness, 16% more likely to know of a child who has participated in BEMO activities and 19% more likely to have received emergency preparedness materials than people who did not have a disabled or special needs person in their household. Still the fact remains that while they were more prepared that other households overall, the number of prepared households in this demographic was less than 50%.
10. People born outside of Canada are dissatisfied with the amount of information available to them on emergency preparedness.
People born outside of Canada chose extreme weather, economic crisis and industrial actions as their major causes for concern. They indicated predominantly that they did not know what to do during a disaster. More than native Canadians, they stated that they or someone in their household would be interested in volunteering with BEMO. They agreed more strongly that BEMO should spend more money translating key emergency documentation and that more money should be spent on preparedness and education. This is a key target demographic for BEMO and should be viewed as an opportunity. Municipal emergency preparedness is not as commonly found in developing nations; therefore, people born outside Canada may be more likely to engage in preparedness activities. In short, more than those born in Canada, newcomers 6.2.1-39 32
are not getting the information and support they need to make sound personal and household preparedness decisions.
11. People who speak languages other than English want greater access to emergency preparedness materials
Like newcomers, respondents who speak languages other than English (predominantly Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu, Italian and Spanish) felt that their information needs were not being met. They strongly agreed that BEMO should spend more on translating key emergency documentation and that emergency preparedness information should be available in other major languages.
12. People of different genders have different perceptions of risk.
Flooding, extreme heat and environmental incidents were much higher on the list of concerns for males than for females. In addition, the focus placed on the needs of women in the material on public education of Brampton has to be increased, since more women strongly disagreed that they are well informed about Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs. Furthermore, more women declared their interest in receiving more material about that topic. Once again, this suggests that social roles play important roles in risk perception, which outreach programs must, but have not yet, overcome.
13. People in different types of dwellings have different perceptions of risk from various disasters.
While the type of housing does not necessarily dictate residents’ perception of risk, it seems as though risk perception and housing type may be connected in terms of specific hazards, such as severe weather and large fire accidents. For example, those living in apartment buildings may place more focus on potential fires than those living in a house, due to the dangers of being caught in a high-rise building during a fire.
14. People who own their homes seem more invested in community institutions.
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15. Those who own pets are more prepared for disasters
It seems that those who own pets are generally more prepared at home than those who do not own pets. This is true specifically in the areas of having a preparedness plan, knowing what to do with a pet in an emergency, having a communication plan, and knowing about the emergency offices in Brampton. Furthermore, this segment of the population is more likely to know that flooding is a problem in Brampton, and that they should take measures against such hazards (as seen in their vigilance to mark flooding as one of their top five hazards). It is reasonable to speculate that having a pet makes individuals more vigilant and more prepared than others in the population. This may be due to the characteristics of those who are more likely to own pets; however, this information is beyond the scope of this survey.
5.3 Meta-Trends
The trends outlined in this section paint a picture of Brampton citizens that, while they are prepared for disaster in many ways, have a number of holes in their knowledge of risks and their preparation for emergencies. Overall, there is a significant portion of the population that is ill-informed and unprepared, either because they are unable to access the information they want, or because they have no interest in disaster preparedness. Moreover, certain groups are more prepared and/or knowledgeable than others. One of the themes of the results analysis was the importance of social role or demographic group in perception of risk and access to information on emergency preparedness. Age, gender, place of birth, language, level of education, etc, all showed significant relation to level of knowledge and preparedness for disaster. As such, we can say that there are two overarching, or meta-trends elucidated by this survey: 1. There is a gap in knowledge of disaster risk and preparedness among Brampton residents. 2. Level of preparedness is a function of social characteristics like age, race and income. It is with the knowledge of these two meta-trends that we move into the concluding section, where we offer a number of recommendations to BEMO in the hopes that they can improve their programming and add to their well-deserved reputation as an international safe city. 6.2.1-41 34
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
The City of Brampton has met the six criteria required for designation as a WHO Safe City. While this clearly shows the success of safety programs in the city, the analysis in section 5 demonstrates that there are some shortcomings that have resulted in the imperfect dissemination and absorption of disaster preparedness messages in Brampton. Using the analysis made in this report, the authors have compiled a list of specific adjustments to BEMO programs designed to improve its scope and contribute positively to the safety of Brampton citizens. In addition to weaknesses, section 5 also revealed a number of opportunities that BEMO can take advantage of. Recommendations have been placed into the following three categories:
1. Addressing the overall, city-wide knowledge gaps in perceived versus actual risk, and in the necessity and mechanics of preparing for emergencies. 2. Addressing the need for emergency preparedness programs that specifically target high risk populations. 3. Working to increase Brampton Emergency Measures Office’s organizational capacity in order to more effectively prepare citizens for disasters.
These points can be dealt with through enhancements in education and outreach programs that will make them more accessible to the general population, the expansion of programs to better target socially vulnerable groups and finally, an increase its capacity as an organization so that they can obtain the necessary resources for program enhancements.
6.1 Improve education and outreach programs by making them more accessible and appealing
To achieve goal number one (addressing the overall knowledge gaps in perceived versus actual risk, and in the necessity and mechanics of preparing for emergencies), the fist step is to counter predominant risk perceptions. The findings of this report indicate that there is a disconnect between the public’s perception of risk and actual hazard risks in the City of Brampton. This discrepancy is likely a result of personal experiences, attitudes and cultural learning and reinforced or modified by media reports, peer influences and other communication 6.2.1-42 35
processes. A widening body of research shows that social processes like culture and history of communities, negative media attention and personal psychological responses to past risks play at least as much of a role in public perception of risk as do observable and verifiable physical and temporal dimensions (Frewer; Sandman; Kasperson; Leiss). For example, a community that has recently suffered from a rare flood event is more likely to report fear of floods than earthquakes or terrorist attacks, even though another flood is relatively unlikely. Emergency preparedness organizations like BEMO have a duty to overcome these common issues of perception with effective risk communication. Risk communication is defined as the social process whereby people become aware of hazards. Effective risk communication involves consideration of the needs and priorities of the community, how best to reach them with clear and accurate messages and how they will react to those messages (Frewer). In the case of Brampton, there is a large portion of citizens who are not interested in learning more about Brampton emergency measures programs. The first and most important step for BEMO in effective risk communication, therefore, is to engage the interest of a larger portion of the community. In order to achieve this, BEMO will need to employ marketing techniques, varying the type, look, medium and content of messages in order to catch the attention of more demographics. Here are some examples:
According to our survey, online seemed to be a preferred method to receive information for those in the lowest and two highest age categories. Those in the middle were less likely to indicate online as a preferred method. Meanwhile, print was a preferred method of receiving information for those in the middle age groups with the extremes of age less interested in this method. Based on this information, it would be prudent for BEMO to create advertisements that target working adults in newspapers, and target students and the elderly with age- appropriate messages online. For instance, they could expand their social networking presence online, and create easily accessible web-based material for seniors. Our survey showed that the more people have been educated, the more they are likely to have seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness. For this reason, BEMO could target uneducated or illiterate groups with television programming and live events. If people owned their houses they were more likely to receive information from the city regarding emergency preparedness. BEMO could work on getting messages to those in other forms of housing with, for example, a flyer campaign in apartment buildings.
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Of course, creating the ideal advertising campaign is next to impossible, and even large multinational corporations with millions of dollars to spare have not been able to disseminate their messages perfectly. Moreover, just because a message reaches many does not necessarily mean that they react to it well or take its advice. Despite decades of campaigning, there are still many that avoid many large fast-food chains. However, there have been some successes. One example is the Ontario seatbelt campaign, a government-funded, province-wide campaign that, coupled with new laws, has improved seatbelt use drastically (Bogart). So understanding that an office like BEMO may never have the capacity to launch a campaign like the seatbelt ads or the MADD drinking and driving counter-attack, this recommendation is made with the hope of working towards that ideal. As a way to move forward, we recommend engaging inexpensive (perhaps student or intern) consulting services to determine the best way to use limited advertising/marketing resources. The authors of this report have little in the way of marketing expertise, and are hesitant to offer concrete low-cost advertising suggestions. The small expense involved in gaining outside expertise would allow for a greater likelihood that funds are directed effectively. In addition to marketing, the authors recommend that BEMO reach out to the 30% of respondents that indicated that they or someone in their household would be interested in becoming involved with BEMO. By making the volunteer experience (such as the CERV program) more inviting (for example, offering positions that will count towards school-mandated volunteer hours, or offering references for future employment, even offering food or entertainment to volunteers) BEMO would gain an avenue to not only disseminate their messages more widely, but also to increase their organizational capacity (see section 6.3). By making programs more accessible and desirable BEMO will be inviting the citizenry to engage in emergency preparedness.
6.2 Target high risk groups
The Red Cross’s Survey on Integrating Emergency Management and High Risk Populations states the following:
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residents; children and youth; persons with low literacy levels; women; transient populations; and new immigrants and cultural minorities. The social patterns and trends affecting the resilience of these groups to hazards and disasters must be recognized and addressed at the most local level possible” (Canadian Red Cross 21).
These groups are characterized by what are known as “social indicators” (such as age, race and income). These indicators often correlate to vulnerabilities to disaster beyond the vulnerability of the average community member. For example, because he lives in a society that does not always prioritize accessibility, a man in a wheelchair might have a more difficult time preparing for or responding to disaster. The social indicators that we examined in this survey were size of family, age, disability, education, language/culture and gender. The trends from section five show that all of these groups of people, to a greater extent than the average, are missing essential knowledge of the risks in their community, how to deal with those risks and how and where to find preparedness information. In some of these groups, there also appears to be an upward trend in interest in emergency preparedness. BEMO should take advantage of this interest and work hard to spread emergency preparedness messages to vulnerable populations in Brampton. This will be of the utmost importance as BEMO moves forward, as disasters have the effect of multiplying social vulnerabilities. In order to address this complex issue, the authors recommend a systematic approach consisting of four steps: knowledge gathering, planning, training and communication.
Knowledge Gathering
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the most vulnerable groups in Canada are as follows:
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Persons with a disability, including mentally handicapped residents Those with low literacy levels Transient populations and rural dwellers
In an effort to address the needs of these populations, BEMO should start by ascertaining the extent to which these groups exist in Brampton. The survey used for this report touched on several of these, but more research will need to be completed in order to understand the needs of all vulnerable groups represented in the community. The research should be conducted with the goal of understanding the needs of these populations as well as the resources already available to them.
In addition to identification and assessment of vulnerable populations, we recommend the integration of demographic data with the current geographic risk map based on the City of Brampton’s Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (Appendix IV). For example, where is low income housing located relative to railroad crossings or flood plains? This should be further incorporated with local knowledge. This will require personal interviews in addition to statistical data, but is absolutely invaluable in the creation of a comprehensive risk analysis.
Finally, we suggest a functional analysis of high risk groups relating to social indicators. Functional analysis consists of determining and analyzing the practical characteristics of a population that contribute to vulnerability, rather than focusing on the group’s social designation. For example, research may show that medical dependence or access to finances affect absorption of preparedness messages, rather than mental or physical disability, or low income level. Understanding these functional characteristics of vulnerable groups would shed new light on the inability to reach certain groups with preparedness information. This would give BEMO tools to understand how to reach these groups better. By understanding and where possible addressing these functional issues, future communications can reach multiple groups which have been neglected in the past.
Planning
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preparing an agency to consider going beyond its existing mandate and clientele to enable it to be actively engaged in responding to a health emergency. . .” (“Voluntary” 7)
While this quote refers specifically to health-related emergencies, the argument is equally important in other contexts. In order to address the needs of vulnerable groups, BEMO needs to insert them into their planning in a meaningful way. This includes planning to include them in preparedness programs to the extent that they are as informed as other Brampton citizens. It also includes creating emergency plans within the organization that will address any needs and shortcomings in resources for vulnerable groups during emergencies.
Importantly, it is essential that the vulnerable groups themselves, or grassroots organizations that represent them, be included in the planning process. Specifically, they should be invited to planning meetings and given the opportunity to contribute to plans. They should also be included in exercises conducted by the Office. BEMO should see high risk groups as stakeholders and planning partners. In this way, it will be easier to ensure that their needs are being met and their potential achieved.
Training
This topic will be further outlined in section 6.3 but suffice to say here that training for emergency managers about the capacities and needs of specific high-risk groups will be an essential step in ensuring that they are targeted by future programs. This training should include risk factors and ability to identify local vulnerable people, issues these people face in various disasters, strategies for informing them about preparedness and planning procedures that will incorporate these groups and thereby increase their capacity.
Communication
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Target community centres and retirement homes to get messages to the elderly. The 65+ age category scored the poorest of any demographic on emergency preparedness knowledge. Offer specifically targeted programs to families living with a person with a disability or special needs. This might be in the form of home visits, visits to special needs classrooms, etc. Conduct special programs at kindergartens and schools for youngsters, or, if School Board partnership is impossible, consider programs at out-of-school cares, scouts or guides, or with sports teams or community centres. Contact the reference groups and leaders of minority populations in specific areas for more accurate communication. Translate preparedness material into multiple languages. Utilize various media sources. For example, commercials for children during Saturday morning cartoons, messages to the elderly on frequently visited message boards or websites, etc.
6.3 Increase capacity
BEMO clearly has a high degree of leadership and initiative when it comes to preparedness planning, and research into their programs demonstrates conclusively that they have the will to conduct inclusive and effective emergency preparedness. Many gaps must therefore be attributed to shortfalls in organizational capacity. Some of the most common reasons for inaction among emergency measures organizations in Canada are lack of resources, specifically human and financial.
Human Resources
BEMO has a paid staff of three excellent and hard-working people, supplemented by numerous municipal government staff and volunteers (see Background for more info on the people of BEMO). There is a pattern in Canada, and BEMO adheres to it, whereby the more local an emergency management organization is, the less likely they are to include paid staff whose sole occupation is emergency management (Young 8). This is a problem, as local municipalities are often where the greatest effects of disasters are felt. As such, many 6.2.1-48 41
municipalities in Canada run the risk of being quickly overwhelmed during disaster. In order to compensate for the trends outlined in Section 5, BEMO will need to have more staff who are able to devote their full attention to preparedness programs.
In addition to acquiring more human resources, current staff and volunteers need to be trained and cross trained more regularly and more diversely. In a Red Cross survey, 6 out of 10 emergency management workers in Canada indicated that learning about high risk groups posed the greatest challenge to the effectiveness of their work, especially when those groups were associated with common stereotypes or misinformation. Once BEMO has identified the vulnerable groups in Brampton, as outlined in Section 6.2, they could set up training for staff on how to recognize and better inform/prepare these groups. Cross-training could also be very valuable in this regard. For example, recognition of vulnerable groups could be taught to BEMO personnel by organizations that deal with these groups first hand. Similarly, manipulation of media sources for preparedness purposes could be taught by people who work in the media themselves.
Cross-training opportunities require strong connections with other organizations, which brings us to the next point: BEMO can increase its capacity through networking. These include, firstly, traditional voluntary sector organizations like the Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance and the Salvation Army. There are also many organizations that can help BEMO be ready to work with vulnerable populations through cross-training and mutual aid. These include such organizations as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, War Amps, battered women’s shelters, Child Services, assisted living communities, employment and housing agencies, homeless shelters, psychiatric care facilities, etc. Alignment with organizations like the food bank, local places where temporary shelters can formed (such as schools and churches), emergency health and social services, and first responder organizations like fire halls, police and EMTs will strengthen ability to respond during disasters, and create further opportunities for cross-training on disaster issues. Organizations that can assist BEMO is disseminating emergency preparedness information to the public should also be approached for partnership. These include, for example, parent and teacher associations, media groups and advertising agencies. Networking with larger-scale emergency management groups at the provincial and national level will likewise be an asset during larger disasters, as will networking with local emergency measures offices in surrounding municipalities. 6.2.1-49 42
Financial Resources
Many of the programs that BEMO conducts now are excellent, but are just not able to reach as far as they need to because of lack of resources. For example, the board games that BEMO has invented are an excellent way to teach children about emergency management. Having one in every class room would have a huge impact on the number of children able to absorb BEMO’s emergency preparedness messages. Unfortunately, the current budget does not allow for the creation of that many games. The same could be said for all program expansions outlined in the above sections. The research and program development involved in targeting high risk populations would require man power and the capital to purchase materials like books, projectors, models, etc. The expansion of emergency management materials into other media types requires resources as well.
Lack of finances is not an issue that small organizations can solve on their own. Rather, they must petition provincial and national governments to divert money that normally goes to their own emergency management programs into local organizations. The authors of this report recommend that BEMO compile research on the necessity in Canada of increasing emergency management capacity at the local level and put together a proposal for increased funding to their organization. This would be especially useful if done in conjunction with other similar organizations. This will require networking, as outlined above.
“Communities that acknowledge, and provide for, the needs of all their members and that have the basic health and safety services in place are better positioned to prepare for and respond to any crisis or disaster. In today’s interconnected society, communities cannot achieve these goals without the consistent support of higher levels of government” (Murphy).
Final Word
The Brampton Emergency Measures Office is a successful and well-established organization that has already made tremendous progress in educating the city’s population on disaster preparedness. As mentioned above, they also have demonstrated great leadership and a commitment to do whatever it takes to keep the people of Brampton safe. As always, there are opportunities to do more, and we hope that they will take our recommendations into account in 6.2.1-50 43
order to make their programs the best they can possibly be. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work with and influence them in any way and we look forward to seeing how they move forward and improve in the future.
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7. Limitations and Future Research
This report serves as a starting point, intended to highlight the public’s perception and awareness of hazard risks in the city of Brampton. To further enhance Brampton residents’ ability to prepare for disasters, further research will be essential, with a focus on vulnerable populations, including those not examined in this study. Ultimately, the findings of this report should serve as a useful guide for determining goals for additional research.
First, we recommend that BEMO conduct market research based on the demographics identified in the city census (see Further Reading section). This could require consultants from the business or marketing field, but would have the highly relevant outcome of insight into what kinds of messages will have the greatest effect on the Brampton public. The recommendations made in this report reflect information gained from the survey, but they are made with no real knowledge of marketing or advertising techniques. Future work in this area would be of great use to BEMO.
As aforementioned, the data used in this report was collected inconsistently and not based on a random sample population. Moreover, the data we did collect did not always point to conclusive and verifiable trends. For example, while we asked people to indicate their level of education on the survey, we did not find results that pointed to any particular trend. Public Health Canada lists level of education as one of the top ten social indicators of vulnerability. Further, it makes intuitive sense that level of education would have an impact on access to emergency preparedness information. But we were not able to conclude anything about level of education from this survey. By conducting thorough research of various target groups, the City of Brampton will be able disseminate information that is more accurate and group-specific.
BEMO should collect additional data to gain a more thorough understanding of each at-risk group and thereby draw more accurate conclusions about how to reach them with messages and outreach programs. For instance, further research should be conducted to determine the level of preparedness for family’s living with a person(s) with a disability and what can be done to improve it. From the findings of this report, it appears that a significant portion of this vulnerable group are not properly prepared for disasters as they are unaware of the potential risks and are 6.2.1-52 45
not prepared for their impact. This is significant because people with disabilities are especially vulnerable to disaster impacts due to mobility and dependency issues. By identifying the preparedness needs of this target group, BEMO may be in a better position to provide valuable support, thereby reducing risks and mitigating impacts.
Further, while we examined a number of social determinants of health, others include location, income, job security, access to healthcare, etc., which we were not able to address here. It is therefore recommended that further data collection and analysis be conducted to determine the relationship between various vulnerability factors and emergency preparedness. This will help the BEMO identify and target specific populations, thereby enhancing community resilience.
Ultimately, the transfer of risk knowledge to the public is imperative in order for community members to mitigate risk and prepare for disasters. By gaining greater insight into the support needs of various groups, BEMO will be better situated to provide valuable information and assistance to its citizens, thereby enhancing community safety and resilience, the very goal of the organization. 6.2.1-53 46
References and Further Readings
“Brampton City Census Profile.” Statistics Canada. Online < http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census- recensement/2011/dp- pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3521010&Geo2=CD&Code2=3 521&Data=Count&SearchText=brampton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=35&B1=All &Custom=&TABID=1>.
“Brampton Emergency Measures Office: Welcome.” Brampton Flower City. Online < http://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Emergency-Measures/Pages/welcome.aspx>.
“Brampton Safe City Partnership Application for Re-Designation of Brampton, Ontario, Canada as an International Safe Community 5-Year Update (2007 – 2012).” Safe Communities Canada. Online
Bogart, Nicole. “OPP kicks off province-wide seat belt safety campaign”. Global News, 24 September, 2012. Online < http://www.globaltoronto.com/opp+kicks+off+province- wide+seat+belt+safety+campaign/6442720921/story.html>.
Canadian Society of the Red Cross, “Integrating emergency management and high risk populations: survey report and action recommendations”. Report prepared for Public Safety Canada, 2007. Online < http://www.redcross.ca/cmslib/general/dm_high_risk_populations.pdf>.
Eiser, Richard J., “Public Perception of Risk”. Report prepared for Foresight Office of Science and Technology, 2004. Online < http://bis.gov.uk/assets/foresight/docs/intelligent- infrastructure-systems/long-paper.pdf>.
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Enarson, E., “Identifying and Addressing Social Vulnerability,” inWaugh, W., and K. Tierney, eds. Emergency Management: Principles and Practice for Local Government. 2nd ed. (International City and County Management Association, 2007); pp. 257–278.
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Kasperson, Roger. “Six Propositions on Public Participation and Their Relevance for Risk Communication”. Risk Analysis. Vol 6, no 3 (1986), pp. 275-281.
Leiss, William. “Effective Risk Communication Practice”. Toxicology Letters. Vol 149 (2004), pp. 399-404.
Lindsay, J., “The Determinants of Disaster Vulnerability: Achieving Sustainable Mitigation through Population Health,” in D. Etkin, E. Haque and G. Brooks, eds., An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada (Dordrecht: Kluwer Publishers, 2003). pp. 291–304.
Murphy, B., “Enhancing Local Level Emergency Management: The Influence of Disaster Experience and the Role of Households and Neighbourhoods.” Report No. 43 prepared for the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, 2005. Online
Pearce, L., “Disaster Management, Community Planning and Public Participation: How to Achieve Sustainable Hazard Mitigation” (2003). Etkin, et al, An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada.
Sandman, Peter. “Responding to Community Outrage: Strategies for Effective Risk Communication”. American Industrial Hygiene Association (1993).
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Young, Dorian. “Federal Emergency Preparedness in Canada: ‘Where’s the Beef?’” Submitted to Chris Reynolds of the American Military University, in fulfillment of MA (2008). Online < https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDMQ FjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraining.fema.gov%2FEMIWeb%2Fedu%2Fstudentpapers %2FYoung%2520- %2520Federal%2520Emergency%2520Preparedness%2520in%2520Canada- %2520Where's%2520the%2520Beef.doc&ei=upgJUYrdLuaJ0QG8_YC4BA&usg=AFQj CNHJl1sFyrE_d0ZmXcgyeVg4ZwZKLA&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ>.
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Assessing Brampton’s Public Emergency Preparedness Program: A Survey of Households
Conducted by:
Dr. Ali Asgary
Alain Normand
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Students of "Fundamentals of Emergency Management" course
Emergency Management Program
School of administrative Studies
Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
York University, Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416 736 2100 ext. 22879
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Informed Consent For Informal Interviews International Marketing Group Project for ADMS 4210
Date: 1, March 2012
“Hello. My name is ______” (Student´s Name). “ I am a student at York University. I am conducting this survey as a part of the requirements of a group project for a course on Emergency Management in collaboration with the Emergency Measures Office at the City of Brampton.
Emergency management is a proactive planning and management process that enables the City and its residents to be prepared for major incidents, whether they are natural, technological, or human-caused, and allows the City to continue to deliver critical services during a disruption caused by such events. Canadian cities and communities, just like other cities and communities around the world, could be at risk of different hazards. Everyone has a role to play, as part of a community preparing for disasters or emergencies. During the past 10 years the city of Brampton has planned and implemented various emergency preparedness programs to enhance public preparedness against sudden emergencies.
The research interest of this survey is in respect of the knowledge and views of Brampton residents of the City’s public emergency preparedness program. In order to measure the program’s effectiveness, your answers to this survey will give us insight into how many people have benefited from these programs, how much they have used these programs and how useful they have found them. This survey is being conducted with a sample of households in different parts of the city of Brampton.
We do not foresee any risks or discomfort from your participation in this research. The final results of this research can be used by related organizations to improve their public emergency preparedness planning efforts. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any time.
This survey should take no more than 15 minutes of your time. In many cases, the survey questions are designed to be answered by checking or circling your desired response. If a question is difficult for you to answer, please give us your best guess.
All information you supply during the research will be held in confidence and your name will not appear in any report or publication of this research. Your data will be safely stored in a locked facility and only research staff will have access to this information. Confidentiality will be provided to the fullest extent possible by law.
If you have questions about the research in general or about your role in the study, please feel free to contact Dr. Asgary either by telephone at (416) 736-2100 ext 22879 or by e-mail [email protected]. This research has been reviewed by the Research Committee at the School of Administrative Studies, York University, and conforms to the standards of the Canadian Tri-Council Research Ethics guidelines. If you have any questions about this process or about your rights as a participant in the study, please contact Ms. Alison Collins-Mrakas, Manager, Research Ethics, 309 York Lanes, York University (telephone 416-736-5914 or e-mail [email protected]).
By signing below I agree to participate in this research.
Respondent’s Phone number ______or email: ______
Thank you very much.
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Section 1: Demographic Questions: 1. How long have you lived in the city of Brampton? ______Years 2. Including yourself how many people live in your household? ______People 3. What is your age group? a) 20 or under b) 21 - 30 c) 31 - 50 d) 51 - 65 e) 65 and over 4) How many members of your household are less than 12 years of age? ___ People 5) How many members of your household are 65 years of age or older? _____People 6) Is there anyone in your household considered a person with a disability or special needs and is therefore reliant on others? a) Yes b) No 7) What country were you born in? ______8) What is the primary language spoken at home? ______9) What is your gender? Male Female 10) What is the highest level of education completed? a) Some School b) High School c) College d) Some College e) Some University f) Bachelor Degree g) Masters h) PhD 11) Do you own/rent/(other) your home? a) Own b) Rent c) Other 12. What type of house do you live in? a) Detached house b) Semi-detached house c) Townhouse/Row House d) Apartment Building (4-8 stories) e) Apartment building (9 stories or more) 13. Do you have pets? a) Yes b) No
Section 2: Knowledge of City’s Public Emergency Management Program 14. What do you think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? a) Flood k) Industrial accidents (explosions, fire.) b) Food based deseases3 l) Pandemics (influenza) c) Ice storms m) Snow storm d) Tornado n) Strikes and industrial actions 1 e) Power outage o) Economic and financial crisis2 f) Water outage p) Environmental incident (large oil and chemical g) Extreme Heat spills in the community) h) Cyber Security q) Large fire incidents i) Terrorism r) Transportation Accidents (Plain, Train, ) j) Severe Cold Weather s) Other (Please specify) _ ______
15. Has your family ever experienced a major emergency (flood, tornado, ice storm, blackout that has disrupted or caused damages or losses to your family or property)? a) Yes b) No 16) Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan? a) Yes b) No 17) If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency if you have to evacuate your house? a) Yes b) No c) we do not have pets
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18) Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at home)? a) Yes b) No 19) Do you and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency evacuation? a) Yes b) No 20) Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster/emergency? a) Yes b) No 21) Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a disaster/emergency? a) Yes b) No 22. Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency? a) Yes b) No 23. Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights, ) that would last for 3 days (72 hours)? a) Yes (all necessary items) b) Yes (some necessary items c) No
Section 3: Awareness and Effectiveness of City’s Public Emergency Preparedness Programs 24. Have you heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs? a) Yes b) No 25. Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in the city of Brampton? a) Yes b) No 26. To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friends or relatives) ever participated in activities organized by Brampton's Emergency Measures Office? a) Yes b) No 27. During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness from the city of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office? a) Yes b) No 28. Would you be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness? a) Yes b) No
29. What is the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton? a) Face to face (classes, workshops, etc. in your schools, community centres, ) b) Online materials (provided through the city’s websites and social media sites) c) Printed materials (brochures, booklets, flyers, etc.) mailed to your home 30. Would you or any member of your family be interested in volunteering to help the city with public emergency preparedness and education? a) Yes b) No
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31. In general, where do you tend to hear about information that you feel is important to you? Website (Please Specify) ______Twitter Facebook Newspaper (Please Specify) ______Television News Community Center Friends/Family Other (Please Specify) ______Please indicate your agreement/disagreement with the following statements.
Strongly Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Disagree Agree Agree 32. Brampton is a safe city 33. We are very well informed about city of Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs 34. We support enhancement of Brampton’s emergency preparedness Programs 35. City of Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency documentation 36. Emergency planning and preparedness has been very important for my family. 37. Having 72 hours emergency/disaster kit in each family should be mandatory just like fire alarms. 38. My family is very well prepared for disasters and emergencies 39. City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies 40. Currently the city of Brampton has one full time staff and spends about 20’000 $ on emergency preparedness education each year. Do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency preparedness and education? 41. We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other major spoken languages in the city. 42. We are very well aware about the hazards in our community
Please provide contact information if you would like to receive information on how to prepare for an emergency from Brampton’s Emergency Preparedness Program.
Name:______Email:______Phone (Optional):______Address (Optional):______
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33% 0-5 years 26% 6-10 years 11-20 years 21+ years
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Figure 1: Question 1 - Number of years lived in Brampton by survey participants.
90 85 80
70 61 60 51 50
40 33 30 23
Number of HouseholdsNumber 20 17 17 10 0 One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Number of People
Figure 2: Question 2 - Number of people in households.
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Figure 3: Question 3 - Age group of survey participants.
200 176 180 160
140 120 100 80 64 60
Number of households Number 40 34 20 9 4 0 Zero One Two Three Four Number of children under 12 years of age
Figure 4: Question 4 - Number of children under 12 years of age in households.
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Figure 5: Question 5 - Number of individuals 65 years of age or older in households.
YES: 12.89%
YES NO
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Figure 6: Question 6 - Percentage of persons with disability/special needs in household.
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Figure 7: Question 7 - Country of origin (excluding Canada) of survey participants.
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Figure 8: Question 8 - Primary language spoken at home (excluding English) of survey participants.
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Unknown 1.39%
Male Female 49.12% Male 49.47% Female Unknown
Figure 9: Question 9 - Gender distribution of survey participants.
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Some High School 48 High School 72 Some College College Some University Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 57 16 Doctorate Degree Unknown
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Figure 10: Question 10 - Highest level of education completed by survey participants.
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Figure 11: Question 11 – Distribution of whether survey participants own/rent/(other) their home.
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Figure 12: Question 12 - Type of house that survey participants live in.
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Figure 13: Question 13 - Number of households with pets.
Table 1: Question 14 - Survey participant response to what they think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for them and their family.
% % Question Yes No Yes No Is flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 95 192 33.1 66.9 Is food poisoning among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 76 211 26.5 73.5 Is ice storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 56 230 19.6 80.4 Is Tornado among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 56 231 19.5 80.5 Is terrorism among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 86 200 30.1 69.9 Is severe cold weather among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 76 211 26.5 73.5 Is industrial accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 64 223 22.3 77.7 Is pandemics among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 108 179 37.6 62.4 Is power outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 123 164 42.9 57.1 Is water outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 53 234 18.5 81.5 Is extreme heat among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 45 242 15.7 84.3 Is cyber security among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 57 230 19.9 80.1 Is snow storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 96 190 33.6 66.4 Is strikes and industrial actions among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 68 219 23.7 76.3 Is economic and financial crisis among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 144 143 50.2 49.8 Is environmental incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 36 251 12.5 87.5 Is large fire incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 68 219 23.7 76.3 Is transportation accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 95 191 33.2 66.8 What do you think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? (OTHER) 27 260 9.4 90.6
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Table 2: Questions 15-23 - Survey participant response to various questions regarding their knowledge on Brampton’s Public EM Program.
Missing Question Yes No or N/A Has your family ever experienced a major emergency that has disrupted or caused damages or 79 207 1 losses to your family or property? (27.5%) (72.1%) (0.3%) 65 219 3 Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan? (22.6%) (76.3%) (1.0%) If you have a pet, do you know what to do with it in the case of a disaster/emergency if you 62 45 179 have to evacuate your house? (27.5%) (15.7%) (62.6%) Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place 107 179 1 (at home)? (37.3%) (62.4%) (0.3%) Do you and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency 111 176 - evacuation? (38.7%) (61.3%) Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case 194 93 - of separation during a disaster/emergency? (67.6%) (32.4%) 98 188 Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a disaster/emergency? - (34.3%) (65.7%) Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation 231 56
in the case of a disaster/emergency? (80.5%) (19.5%) *some Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights etc.) that 52 133 102 would last for 3 days (72 hours)? (18.1%) (46.3%) (35.5%)
Table 3: Questions 24-28, 30 - Survey participant responses to various questions regarding Brampton’s public emergency management plan
Question Yes No
Have you heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their programs? 82 (28.7%) 204 (71.3%)
Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in 80(27.9%) 207(72.1%) the City of Brampton? To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friend’s or relative’s) ever 38(13.3%) 248(86.7 %) participated in activities organized by Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office? During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness 38(13.2%) 249(86.8%) from the City of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office?
Would you be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness? 162(56.4%) 125(43.6%)
Would you or any member of your family be interested in volunteering to help the City with public 86 (30.1%) 200 (69.9%) emergency preparedness an education?
Table 4: Question 29 - Survey participant responses to various questions regarding Brampton’s public emergency management plan
What is the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton? online face to face printed face to face face to face online material material/printe /printed all of the above material /online material d material material
43 (15.4%) 111 (39.8%) 13 (4.7%) 94 (33.7%) 2 (.7%) 4 (1.4%) 12 (4.3%)
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Table 5: Question 31 - Survey participant responses to where they tend to hear about information that they feel is important to them. 1= website; 2= Twitter; 3= FaceBook; 4=Newspaper; 5= Television; 6=Community Center; 7= Friends/family; 8= other
Valid Frequency Percent Valid Frequency Percent 1 21 7.3 1,5,4 1 0.3 2 8 2.8 1,5,7 3 1 3 11 3.8 2,3,4 1 0.3 4 34 11.8 2,3,5 3 1 5 59 20.6 2,3,7 6 2.1 6 6 2.1 2,5,7 1 0.3 7 9 3.1 3,4,5 4 1.4 8 1 0.3 3,4,7 1 0.3 1,2 1 0.3 3,5,7 4 1.4 1,3 4 1.4 4,5,6 2 0.7 1,4 2 0.7 4,5,7 4 1.4 1,5 2 0.7 4,6,7 1 0.3 1,6 1 0.3 5,6,7 3 1 1,7 2 0.7 5,7,8 1 0.3 2,3 3 1 1,2,3,7 1 0.3 2,4 1 0.3 1,3,4,7 1 0.3 2,7 1 0.3 1,4,5,7 1 0.3 3,4 1 0.3 2,3,4,5 3 1 3,5 5 1.7 2,3,5,6 1 0.3 3,6 1 0.3 2,3,5,7 4 1.4 3,7 6 2.1 2,3,6,7 2 0.7 4,5 5 1.7 2,5,7,8 1 0.3 4,7 2 0.7 3,4,5,7 3 1 5,4 1 0.3 3,5,6,7 2 0.7 5,6 3 1 3,5,7,8 1 0.3 5,7 5 1.7 4,5,6,7 4 1.4 5,8 2 0.7 4,5,7,8 1 0.3 6,7 5 1.7 1,2,3,4,5 1 0.3 7,8 1 0.3 1,2,3,4,7 1 0.3 1,2,7 1 0.3 1,2,3,5,7 1 0.3 1,3,4 2 0.7 1,3,4,5,7 1 0.3 1,3,5 3 1 2,3,4,5,7 4 1.4 1,3,7 2 0.7 2,3,5,6,7 3 1 1,4,5 2 0.7 3,4,5,6,7 1 0.3
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strongly disagree Disagree 30% Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree 42%
Figure 14: Question 32 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘Brampton is a safe city’.
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Figure 15: Question 33 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘We are very well informed about city of Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs’.
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4% 17% 11%
strongly disagree disagree somewhat agree 24% agree strongly agree
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Figure 16: Question 34 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘We support enhancement of Brampton’s emergency preparedness Programs’.
3%
9% 19%
strongly disagree disagree somewhat agree 33% agree strongly agree 36%
Figure 17: Question 35 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘The City of Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency documentation’.
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strongly disagree 25% 26% disagree somewhat agree
agree
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Figure 18: Question 36 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘Emergency planning and preparedness has been very important for my family’.
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Figure 19: Question 37 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘Having 72 hours emergency/disaster kit in each family should be mandatory just like fire alarms’.
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100 90 87 80 71 70 60 56 49 50 40
30 24 20 10 0 Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree Level of Agreement
Figure 20: Question 38 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘My Family is Very Well Prepared for Disasters & Emergencies’.
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Figure 21: Question 39 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies’.
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120 113
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Figure 22: Question 40 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘The City of Brampton should spend more on emergency preparedness and education’.
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Figure 23: Question 41 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other major spoken languages in the city’.
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100 90 87 80 80 76 70 60 50 40 30 30
20 13 10 0 Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree Level of Agreement
Figure 24: Question 41 – Level of agreement to the following statement: ‘We are very well aware about the hazards in our community’.
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Table 1: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and Perceived Risk of Strikes and Industrial Actions
Are strikes and industrial actions among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this Years Lived in Brampton time? (Categorized) No Yes Total 0-5 70 24 94 6 to 10 69 24 93 11 to 20 64 10 74 21 and more 16 10 26 Total 219 68 287
Chi-Square Value: 7.783a / Significance Value: .051
Table 2: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and whether family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster/emergency?
Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of Years Lived in Brampton separation during a disaster/emergency? (Categorized) No Yes Total 0-5 31 63 94 6 to 10 34 59 93 11 to 20 16 58 74 21 and more 12 14 26 Total 93 194 287
Chi-Square Value: 6.919a / Significance Value: .075
Table 3: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and whether you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency?
Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the Years Lived in Brampton case of a disaster/emergency? (Categorized) No Yes Total 0-5 27 67 94 6 to 10 13 80 93 11 to 20 11 63 74 21 and more 5 21 26 Total 56 231 287
Chi-Square Value: 7.911a / Significance Value: .048
Table 4: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and what’s the best way for participants household to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton
What is the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton? Years Lived in face to Brampton online face to face to online printed face face to online material printed face face material material /online (Categorized) total face material /printed material /online /printed /printed /online material material material material material material /printed material 0-5 11 39 0 24 1 2 3 0 8 88 6 to 10 15 42 0 34 0 0 1 0 0 92 11 to 20 12 24 0 26 1 1 4 2 3 73 21 and more 5 6 1 10 0 1 2 0 1 26 Total 43 111 1 94 2 4 10 2 12 279
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Table 5: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and whether respondent believes that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other major spoken languages in the city.
We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other major spoken Years Lived in Brampton languages in the city. (Categorized) strongly somewhat disagree agree strongly agree total disagree agree 0-5 1 1 21 44 26 93 6 to 10 0 5 17 35 35 92 11 to 20 4 1 9 35 25 74 21 and more 0 1 5 15 5 26 Total 5 8 52 129 91 285
Chi-Square Value: 19.358a / Significance Value: 0.080
Table 6: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and whether the households are very aware about the hazards in our community.
We are very well aware about the hazards in our community Years Lived in Brampton strongly somewhat (Categorized) disagree agree strongly agree total disagree agree 0-5 4 23 29 30 8 94 6 to 10 2 21 33 25 11 92 11 to 20 3 22 20 20 9 74 21 and more 4 10 5 5 2 26 Total 13 76 87 80 30 286
Chi-Square Value: 14.681a / Significance Value: .259
Table 7: Cross Tabulation Results between numbers of years lived in Brampton and Selected Variables
Variable Chi2 Value Significance Level Flood Risk 1.363a .714 Food Poisoning Risk 1.952a .582 Ice Storm Risk 2.414a .491 Tornado Risk 5.761a .124 Power Outage Risk 4.195a .241 Water Outage Risk 2.132a .545 Extreme Heat Risk 1.474a .688 Cyber Security Risk .222a .974 Terrorism Risk 4.418a .620 Severe Cold Weather Risk 3.237a .356 Pandemic Risk 2.449a .485 Snow Storm Risk 2.816a .421 Strikes & Industrial Actions Risk 7.783a .051 Economic & Financial Crisis Risk 15.620a .001 Environmental Incidents Risk 2.953a .399 Large Fire Incident Risk 2.551a .466 Transportation Accident Risk 1.514a .679 Has your family ever experienced a major emergency 2.876a .411 Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan? 1.788a .618 If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/ 2.669a .849 emergency if you have to evacuate your house? Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take 2.915a .405 shelter in place (at home)? Do you and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory 1.250a .741 emergency evacuation? 6.2.1-78 Appendix III
Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster/emergency? 6.919a .075
Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a disaster/emergency? 2.851a .415 Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency? 7.911a .048
Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, and flashlights) 1.961a .923 that would last for 3 days (72 hours)? Have you heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs? 1.905a .592
Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency 2.628a .453 Preparedness in the city of Brampton? To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friends or relatives) ever participated in activities organized by Brampton's Emergency Measures Office? 2.196a .533
During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness from the city of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office? 3.369a .338
Would you be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness? .495a .920 What is the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton? 38.315a .032
Would you or any member of your family be interested in volunteering to help the city with public emergency preparedness and education? 5.290a .152
Brampton is a safe city? 9.779a .635 We support enhancement of Brampton’s emergency preparedness Programs. 12.598a .399
We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other 19.358a .080 major spoken languages in the city. We are very well aware about the hazards in our community. 14.681a .259
Table 8: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and flood risk.
Number of individuals in Is flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? household No Yes Total 1 13 4 17 2 16 17 33 3 30 21 51 4 60 25 85 5 44 17 61 6 12 11 23 7 17 0 17 Total 192 95 287
Chi-Square Value: 19.198a / Significance Value: .004
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Table 9: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and terrorism risk.
Number of individuals in Is terrorism among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? household No Yes Total 1 9 8 17 2 22 11 33 3 36 15 51 4 64 21 85 5 42 19 61 6 16 7 23 7 11 6 17 Total 200 87 287
Chi-Square Value: 19.670a / Significance Value: .074
Table 10: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and severe cold risk.
Number of individuals in Is severe cold among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? household No Yes Total 1 15 2 17 2 25 8 33 3 41 10 51 4 54 31 85 5 46 15 61 6 13 10 23 7 17 0 17 Total 211 76 287
Chi-Square Value: 17.219a / Significance Value: .009
Table 11: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and large fire risk.
Number of individuals in Is severe cold among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? household No Yes Total 1 11 6 17 2 29 4 33 3 42 9 51 4 64 21 85 5 48 13 61 6 16 7 23 7 9 8 17 Total 219 68 287
Chi-Square Value: 10.692a / Significance Value: .098
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Table 12: Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and having an emergency preparedness plan
Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan? Number of people in household No Yes Total 1 14 2 16 2 22 11 33 3 36 15 51 4 71 13 84 5 45 16 61 6 20 2 22 7 11 6 17 Total 219 65 284
Chi-Square Value: 11.104a / Significance Value: .085
Table 13: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and knowing what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency
If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency if you have to Number of people in household evacuate your house? No Yes No Pet Total 1 2 6 9 17 2 4 10 19 33 3 9 14 28 51 4 12 16 57 85 5 16 7 38 61 6 0 4 18 22 7 2 5 10 17 Total 45 62 179 286
Chi-Square Value: 18.295a / Significance Value: .107
Table 14: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and being willing to volunteer to help the city with public emergency preparedness and education
Would you or any member of your family be interested in volunteering to help the city with public Number of people in household emergency preparedness and education? No Yes Total 1 15 2 17 2 29 4 33 3 40 11 51 4 55 29 84 5 38 23 61 6 18 5 23 7 5 12 17 Total 200 86 286
Chi-Square Value: 26.033a / Significance Value: .000
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Table 15: Cross Tabulation for number of people living in the residence and all variables
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood Risk 19.198a .004* Food Poisoning 4.419a .620 Ice Storm 10.537a .104 Tornado 2.439a .875 Power Outage 3.410a .875 Water Outage 8.333a .215 Extreme Heat 6.843a .336 Cyber Security 4.598a .596 Terrorism 19.670a .074* Severe Cold 17.219a .009* Industrial Accidents 5.237a .514 Pandemic 6.299a .391 Snow Storm 6.102a .412 Strikes and Industrial Actions 4.833a .565 Economic and Financial Crisis 6.709a .349 Environmental Incidents 3.741a .712 Large Fire 10.692a .098* Transport Accidents 3.755a .710 Other 4.996a .544 Experienced major emergency 3.568a .735 Emergency Preparedness Plan 11.104a .085* Know what to do with pet 18.295a .107 Shelter in place 6.976a .323 Emergency Evacuation 3.170a .787 Contact during disaster 8.266a .219 Meeting Place 8.765a .187 Transportation 5.616a .468 Emergency Kit 10.758a .550 Hear of BEMO 9.016a .173 Seen advertisements 9.450a .150 Child participation 4.474a .613 Received material 9.790a .134 Receive more info 10.029a .123 Best way to contact 48.586a .449 Best: Face to Face 6.054a .417 Best: Online 5.035a .539 Best: Printed 8.201a .224 Volunteer 26.033a .000* Hear important info 402.246a .487 Brampton safe 21.650a .600 Well informed 15.829a .894 Support BEPP 28.194a .252 Translate key documents 26.517a .327 Important to me 24.410a .438 Mandatory disaster kit 30.909a .156 Individually prepared 20.627a .661 City of Brampton Prepared 14.546a .933 Spend more money 24.759a .419 Translate material 17.815a .812 Aware of hazards 22.609a .543
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Table 16: Cross Tabulation between levels of school completed vs. flood risk
Is flood risk among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Level of schooling completed No Yes Total Some School 11 3 14 High School 49 23 72 College 44 18 62 Some College 8 8 16 Some University 43 14 57 Bachelor Degree 30 18 48 Masters Degree 7 7 14 Doctorate Degree 0 3 3 Total 192 94 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 13.639a 7 .058
Table 17: Cross Tabulation between levels of school completed vs. food poisoning
Is food poisoning among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Level of schooling completed No Yes Total Some School 13 1 14 High School 50 22 72 College 38 24 62 Some College 11 5 16 Some University 44 13 57 Bachelor Degree 42 6 48 Masters Degree 11 3 14 Doctorate Degree 1 2 3 Total 210 76 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 16.102a 7 .024
Table 18: Tabulation between levels of schooling completed vs. strikes and industrial actions
Are strikes and industrial actions among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this Level of schooling completed time? No Yes Total Some School 7 7 14 High School 57 15 72 College 39 23 62 Some College 13 3 16 Some University 50 7 57 Bachelor Degree 38 10 48 Masters Degree 11 3 14 Doctorate Degree 3 0 3 Total 218 68 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 17.314a 7 .015
6.2.1-83 Appendix III
Table 19: Cross Tabulation between levels of school completed vs. whether or not knowing where to take shelter in case of emergency in one’s home
Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at Level of schooling completed home)? No Yes Total Some School 13 1 14 High School 36 35 71 College 37 25 62 Some College 14 2 16 Some University 36 21 57 Bachelor Degree 29 19 48 Masters Degree 11 3 14 Doctorate Degree 2 1 3 Total 178 107 285
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 15.854a 7 .026
Table 20: Cross Tabulation between level of school completed vs. Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency?
Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for transportation in the Level of schooling completed case of a disaster/emergency? No Yes Total Some School 8 6 14 High School 15 57 72 College 14 48 62 Some College 2 14 16 Some University 12 45 57 Bachelor Degree 2 46 48 Masters Degree 2 12 14 Doctorate Degree 0 3 3 Total 55 231 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 22.058a 7 .002
Table 21: Cross Tabulation between levels of school completed and do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights,) that would last for 3 days?
Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights,) that would last Number of people in household for 3 days (72 hours)? No 0.5 Yes Total Some School 7 5 2 14 High School 36 25 11 72 College 20 28 14 62 Some College 9 7 0 16 Some University 30 14 13 57 Bachelor Degree 26 17 5 48 Masters Degree 4 6 4 14 Doctorate Degree 0 0 3 3 Total 132 102 52 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 30.013a 14 .008
6.2.1-84 Appendix III
Table 22: Cross Tabulation between level of school completed and if you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in the city of Brampton?
Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness Level of schooling completed in the city of Brampton? No Yes Total Some School 10 4 14 High School 55 17 72 College 50 12 62 Some College 12 4 16 Some University 40 17 57 Bachelor Degree 33 15 48 Masters Degree 4 10 14 Doctorate Degree 2 1 3 Total 206 80 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 16.556a 7 .020
Table 23: Cross Tabulation Results Between Level of School Completed and Selected Variables
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood Risk 13.639a .058 Food Poisoning 16.102a .024 Ice Storm 7.913a .340 Tornado 5.356a .617 Power Outage 8.934a .257 Water Outage 7.723a .358 Extreme Heat 4.578a .711 Cyber Security 5.876a .554 Terrorism 17.533a .229 Severe Cold Weather 3.911a .790 Industrial Accident 4.785a .686 Snow Storm 9.522a .217 Strikes and industrial actions 17.314a .015 Economic and financial crisis 3.192a .867 Environmental incidents 6.116a .526 Large Fire Incidents 3.188a .867 Transportation accidents 3.174a .868 Experiencing a major emergency (flood, tornado, ice storm, blackout that has 4.505a .720 disrupted or caused damages or losses to your family or property)? Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan 6.124a .525 If respondents have pets, and if so do you know what to do in case of emergency? 12.204a .590 In case of emergency, do you know where in your home to take shelter? 15.854a .026 Does your family know what to do during a mandatory emergency evacuation? 7.888a .343
Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each a 8.589 .284 other in case of separation during a disaster/emergency? Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a 4.234a .753 disaster/emergency Would you and your family have access to a family, friend’s or relative’s car for a 22.058 .002 transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency? Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights,) 30.013a .008 that would last for 3 days? Have you heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs? 7.208a .408 Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to 16.556a .020 Emergency Preparedness in the city of Brampton? To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friends or relatives) a 4.374 .736 ever participated in activities organized by Brampton's Emergency Measures Office During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency 10.284a .173 Preparedness from the city of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office?
6.2.1-85 Appendix III
Table 24: Cross tabulation table between age group and perceived flooding risk
Is flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 45 9 54 21-30 years 71 37 108 31-50 years 55 34 89 51-65 years 16 11 27 Over 65 years 5 3 8 Total 192 94 286
Chi-Square Value: 8.5032 / Significance Value: .075
Table 25: Cross tabulation table between age group and perceived food poisoning risk
Is food poisoning among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 44 10 54 21-30 years 76 32 108 31-50 years 67 22 89 51-65 years 16 11 27 Over 65 years 8 0 8 Total 211 75 286
Chi-Square Value: 8.193a / Significance Value: .085
Table 26: Cross tabulation table between age group and perceived terrorism risk
Is terrorism among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 47 7 47 21-30 years 79 28 79 31-50 years 55 34 55 51-65 years 15 12 15 Over 65 years 4 4 4 Total 200 85 200
Chi-Square Value: 17.018a / Significance Value: .030
Table 27: Cross tabulation table between age group and pandemics risk
Are pandemics among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 41 13 54 21-30 years 59 49 108 31-50 years 58 31 89 51-65 years 16 11 27 Over 65 years 4 4 8 Total 178 108 286
Chi-Square Value: 7.902a / Significance Value: .095
6.2.1-86 Appendix III
Table 28: Cross tabulation table between age group and perceived financial crisis risk
Is economic and financial crisis among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this Age group time? No Yes Total 20 and under 29 25 54 21-30 years 42 66 108 31-50 years 47 42 89 51-65 years 18 9 27 Over 65 years 6 2 8 Total 142 144 286
Chi-Square Value: 10.897a / Significance Value: .028
Table 29: Cross tabulation table between age group and perceived transportation accident risk
Are transportation accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 28 26 54 21-30 years 75 32 107 31-50 years 64 25 89 51-65 years 17 10 27 Over 65 years 7 1 8 Total 191 94 285
Chi-Square Value: 8.760a / Significance Value: .0678
Table 30: Cross tabulation table between age group knowing what to do in a situation where you are required to shelter in place
Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at Age group home)? No Yes Total 20 and under 24 29 53 21-30 years 64 44 108 31-50 years 63 26 89 51-65 years 20 7 27 Over 65 years 8 0 8 Total 179 106 285
Chi-Square Value: 16.180a / Significance Value: .003
Table 31: Cross tabulation table between age group knowing what to do in a mandatory evacuation
Do you and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency Age group evacuation? No Yes Total 20 and under 27 27 54 21-30 years 60 48 108 31-50 years 67 22 89 51-65 years 14 13 27 Over 65 years 8 0 8 Total 176 110 286
Chi-Square Value: 17.843a / Significance Value: .001
6.2.1-87 Appendix III
Table 32: Cross tabulation table between age group and family members knowing who/how to communicate during separation in an emergency
Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of Age group separation during a disaster/emergency? No Yes Total 20 and under 17 37 54 21-30 years 34 74 108 31-50 years 27 62 89 51-65 years 8 19 27 Over 65 years 7 1 8 Total 93 193 286
Chi-Square Value: 11.396a / Significance Value: .022
Table 33: Cross tabulation table between age group and having heard of the Brampton Emergency Measures office
Have you heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs? Age group No Yes Total 20 and under 46 7 53 21-30 years 71 37 108 31-50 years 64 25 89 51-65 years 15 12 27 Over 65 years 8 0 8 Total 204 81 285
Chi-Square Value: 14.428a / Significance Value: .006
Table 34: Cross tabulation table between age group and having seen advertisements related to emergency preparedness
Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness Age group in the city of Brampton? No Yes Total 20 and under 47 7 54 21-30 years 70 38 108 31-50 years 66 23 89 51-65 years 17 10 27 Over 65 years 6 2 8 Total 206 80 286
Chi-Square Value: 10.163a / Significance Value: .038
Table 35: Cross tabulation table between age group and having received material relating to emergency preparedness from Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office
During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness Age group from the city of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office? No Yes Total 20 and under 49 5 54 21-30 years 93 15 108 31-50 years 79 10 89 51-65 years 19 8 27 Over 65 years 8 0 8 Total 248 38 286
Chi-Square Value: 8.604a / Significance Value: .072
6.2.1-88 Appendix III
Table 36: Cross tabulation table between age group and online communication
Is online the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency Age group preparedness in the city of Brampton? No Yes Total 20 and under 37 17 54 21-30 years 52 56 108 31-50 years 41 48 89 51-65 years 17 10 27 Over 65 years 5 3 8 Total 152 134 286
Chi-Square Value: 9.325a / Significance Value: .053
Table 37: Cross tabulation table between age group and print communication
Is print the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency Age group preparedness in the city of Brampton? No Yes Total 20 and under 25 29 54 21-30 years 63 45 108 31-50 years 62 27 89 51-65 years 10 17 27 Over 65 years 7 1 8 Total 167 119 286
Chi-Square Value: 5.763a / Significance Value: .003
Table 38: Cross tabulation table between age group and perception of Brampton as a safe city
Brampton is a safe city? Age group Strongly Somewhat Strongly Disagree Agree Total Disagree Agree Agree 20 and under 2 2 26 18 6 54 21-30 years 3 8 21 53 21 106 31-50 years 2 7 31 30 19 89 51-65 years 1 5 5 13 3 27 Over 65 years 0 0 2 4 2 8 Total 8 22 85 118 51 284
Chi-Square Value: 25.478a / Significance Value: .062
Table 39: Cross tabulation table between age group and perception of how well prepared Brampton is for disasters
City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies. Age group Strongly Somewhat Strongly Disagree Agree Total Disagree Agree Agree 20 and under 3 11 26 9 2 51 21-30 years 4 20 35 30 18 107 31-50 years 4 15 28 26 15 88 51-65 years 0 2 7 8 9 26 Over 65 years 1 1 4 2 0 8 Total 12 49 100 75 44 280
Chi-Square Value: 23.812a / Significance Value: .094
6.2.1-89 Appendix III
Table 40: Cross tabulation table between age group and perception of how well prepared Brampton is for disasters
Currently the city of Brampton has one full time staff and spends about $20,000 on emergency preparedness education each year. Do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency Age group preparedness and education? Strongly Somewhat Strongly Disagree Agree Total Disagree Agree Agree 20 and under 1 9 19 17 7 53 21-30 years 5 8 26 53 16 108 31-50 years 3 12 29 30 15 89 51-65 years 2 0 6 8 11 27 Over 65 years 1 0 2 5 0 8 Total 12 29 82 113 49 285
Chi-Square Value: 29.872a / Significance Value: .019
Table 41: Chi square and significant levels for age group v. Considering different types of risk concerns for themselves and their family at this time:
Signifi- Chi2 Variable cance Value Level Is flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 8.503a .075 Is food poisoning among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 8.193a .085 Is ice storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? .940a .919 Are tornados among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.696a .610 Is power outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 1.311a .859 Is water outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.712a .607 Is extreme heat among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.153a .708 Is cyber security among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 7.087a .131 Is terrorism among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 17.018a .030 Is severe cold weather among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.278a .685 Are industrial accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 4.935a .294 Are pandemics among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 7.902a .095 Is snow storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 5.014a .286 Is strikes and industrial actions among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.405a .662 Is economic and financial crisis among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 10.897a .028 Are environmental incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 4.525a .340 Are large fire incidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 6.684a .154
Are transportation accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 8.760a .067 What do you think are the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time? 2.423a .658 Has your family ever experienced a major emergency (flood, tornado, ice storm, blackout that has disrupted or 1.963a .743 caused damages or losses to your family or property)? Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan? 4.481a .345 If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency if you have to evacuate your 8.457a .390 house? Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at home)? 16.180a .003 Do you and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency evacuation? 17.843a .001 Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during .022 11.396a a disaster/emergency? Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a disaster/emergency? N/A .148 Would you and your family have access to a family, friends’ or relatives car for transportation in the case of a .351 4.431a disaster/emergency? Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights, ) that would last for 3 days (72 .325 9.214a hours)? Have you heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs? 14.428a .006 Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in the city of 10.163a .038 Brampton? To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friends or relatives) ever participated in activities 1.501a .826 organized by Brampton's Emergency Measures Office? During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness from the city of 8.604a .072 Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office? Would you be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness? 6.687a .153 6.2.1-90 Appendix III
29. What is the best way for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency 37.192a .242 preparedness in the city of Brampton? Is face to face the best way Face to Face for you and your family members to receive more information about 3.672a .452 emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton? Is online the best way Face to Face for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency 9.325a .053 preparedness in the city of Brampton? Is print the best way Face to Face for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency 15.763a .003 preparedness in the city of Brampton? Would you or any member of your family be interested in volunteering to help the city with public emergency 4.385a .356 preparedness and education? In general, where do you tend to hear about information that you feel is important to you? 1= Website (Please Specify) insert 2 for Twitter, insert 3 for Facebook, insert 4 Newspaper (Please Specify), insert 5 for Television 240.039a .889 News, insert 6 for Community Center, insert 7 for Friends/Family , insert 8 for Other (Please Specify)
Brampton is a safe city? 25.478a .062 We are very well informed about city of Brampton’s emergency preparedness programs 17.164a .375 . We support enhancement of Brampton’s emergency preparedness 20.806a .186 City of Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency documentation. 13.677a .623 Emergency planning and preparedness has been very important for my family. 21.236a .170
Having 72 hours emergency/disaster kit in each family should be mandatory just like 11.048a .807 My family is very well prepared for disasters and emergencies. 18.041a .322 City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies. 23.812a .094
Currently the city of Brampton has one full time staff and spends about 20,000 $ on emergency preparedness .019 29.872a education each year. Do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency preparedness and education?
We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be available to other major spoken languages in the city. 18.663a .287
We are very well aware about the hazards in our community. 17.967a .326
Table 42: How many members of your household are less than 12 years of age? v. Has your family ever experienced a major emergency (flood, tornado, ice storm, blackout that has disrupted or caused damages or losses to your family or property)?’
Members of household less Has your family ever experienced a major emergency? than 12 years of age No Yes Total 0 129 46 175 1 46 18 64 2 22 12 34 3 6 3 9 4 4 0 4 Total 207 79 286
Significance level in the chi square test result is 0.585.
6.2.1-91 Appendix III
Table 43: ‘How many members of your household are less than 12 years of age’ v. ‘Does your family know who to contact in case of emergency and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during emergency?’
Does your family know who to contact in case of emergency and how to communicate with each other Members of household less in case of separation during emergency? than 12 years of age No Yes Total 0 49 127 176 1 22 42 64 2 16 18 34 3 3 6 9 4 3 1 4 Total 93 194 287
The significance level given in the chi square test results is 0.077.
Table 44: How many members of your household are less than 12 years of age v. We are very well aware about the hazards in our community
Members of household less We are very well aware about the hazards in our community than 12 years of age strongly disagree disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree 0 12 43 57 47 17 1 0 17 19 20 8 2 1 14 6 12 1 3 0 0 4 1 4 4 0 2 1 0 0 Total 13 76 87 80 30
The significance in the chi square test results is 0.0333.
Table 45: For members in household under 12 years of age considering different types of risk concerns for themselves and their family
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood risks 6.095² .192 Food poisoning 4.404² .354 Ice storms 3.686² .450 Tornado 1.544² .819 Power Outage 1.325² .857 Water outage 1.464² .833 Extreme heat 5.110² .276 Cyber Security 2.408² .661 Terrorism 7.196² .516 Severe cold weather 7.247² 0.123 Industrial accidents 5.740² .219 Pandemics 6.193² 0.185 Snow storms 6.238² .182 Strikes and Industrial actions 7.458² .114 Economic and financial crisis 6.784² .148 Environmental Incidents 16.046² .003 Large fire incidents 3.663² .454 Transportation incidents 3.205² .524 What is the greatest risk concern for you and your family 7.236² .124 Have you and your family experienced an emergency 2.839² .585 Do you and your family have an emergency preparedness plan 2.893² .576 If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case you 8.359² .399 have to evacuate your house Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are 8.359² .399 required to take shelter in place (home) Do you and your family members know what they should do in 4.610² .330 case of a mandatory emergency evacuation Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster 8.437² .077 or emergency 6.2.1-92 Appendix III
Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of 5.635² .228 an emergency We are very well prepared for disasters and emergencies 27.809² .033 Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies 22.404² .131 do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency 20.460² .200 and preparedness and education We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be 13.229² .656 translated in major languages
Table 46: For members in household of 65 years of age or older years considering different types of risk concerns for themselves and their family
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood risks 3.864² .277 Food poisoning 1.709² .635 Ice storms 4.589² .212 Tornado 2.645² .450 Power Outage 4.247² .236 Water outage 1.360² .715 Extreme heat .855² .836 Cyber Security 4.110² .250 Terrorism 18.445² .005 Severe cold weather 7.247² 0.123 Industrial accidents 5.740² .219 Pandemics 6.193² 0.185 Snow storms 6.238² .182 Strikes and Industrial actions 7.458² .114 Economic and financial crisis 7.1273² .067 Environmental Incidents 1.592a ² .661 Large fire incidents 3.1258² .368 Transportation incidents 2.96 .397 What is the greatest risk concern for you and your family 2.934 .402 Have you and your family experienced an emergency 2.839² .585 Do you and your family have an emergency preparedness plan 2.893² .576 If you have a pet, do you know what to do with your pet in case you 8.359² .399 have to evacuate your house Do you know what to do in case of an emergency that you are 8.359² .399 required to take shelter in place (home) Do you and your family members know what they should do in 4.610² .330 case of a mandatory emergency evacuation Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster 8.437² .077 or emergency Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of 5.635² .228 an emergency We are very well prepared for disasters and emergencies 27.809² .033 Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies 22.404² .131 do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency 20.460² .200 and preparedness and education We believe that emergency preparedness materials should be 13.229² .656 translated in major languages
6.2.1-93 Appendix III
Table 47: Persons of Special Needs or Disability’ v. ‘Emergency Preparedness is Important to the Family
Emergency planning and preparedness has been very important for my family
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 18 65 84 63 18 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 1 6 14 10 6
Total 19 71 98 73 24
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.542a 4 .236
Table 48: Persons of Special Needs or Disability’ v. ‘City Needs to Spend more on Education
Do you think that the city should spend more on public emergency preparedness and education?
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 10 25 78 95 41 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 2 4 5 18 8
Total 12 29 83 113 49
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.087a 4 .279
Table 49: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in Family v Water Outage
Is water outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time?
no yes
no 199 51 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 35 2
Total 234 53
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 4.813a 1 .028
6.2.1-94 Appendix III
Table 50: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Extreme Heat
Is extreme heat among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time?
no yes
no 207 43 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 35 2
Total 242 45
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 3.391a 1 .066
Table 51: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Snow Storm
Is snow storm among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time?
no yes
no 160 89 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 30 7
Total 190 96
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 4.089a 1 .043
Table 52: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Transportation Accidents
Is transportation accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time?
no yes
no 172 77 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 19 18
Total 191 95
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 4.562a 1 .033
6.2.1-95 Appendix III
Table 53: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Strike and Major Emergency
Has your family ever experienced a major emergency (flood, tornado, ice storm, blackout that has disrupted or caused damages or losses to your family or property)?
no yes
no 187 62 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 20 17
Total 207 79
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 7.137a 1 .008
Table 54: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Family Emergency Preparedness Plan
Does your family have a family emergency preparedness plan?
no yes
no 196 51 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 23 14
Total 219 65
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.388a 1 .020
Table 55: Persons of Special Needs in family v. Communicating after Emergency
Do your family members know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation during a disaster/emergency?
no yes
no 87 163 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 6 31
Total 93 194
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.082a 1 .024
6.2.1-96 Appendix III
Table 56: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in Family v Knowledge of Designated Meeting Space
Does your family have a designated place to go and meet in case of a disaster/emergency?
no yes
no 170 79 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 18 19
Total 188 98
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.508a 1 .019
Table 57: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Having Emergency Kit
Do you have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights, ) that would last for 3 days (72 hours)?
no 0.5 yes
no 120 89 41 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 13 13 11
Total 133 102 52
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 4.314a 2 .116
Table 58: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Knowledge of Brampton Office
Have you heard of the Brampton?s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs?
no yes
no 188 61 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 16 21
Total 204 82
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 16.391a 1 .000
6.2.1-97 Appendix III
Table 59: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Knowledge of Brampton Ads
Have you or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in the city of Brampton?
no yes
no 187 63 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 20 17
Total 207 80
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 6.900a 1 .009
Table 60: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. School Education Programs
To the best of your knowledge, has your child (or a child of your friends or relatives) ever participated in activities organized by Brampton's Emergency Measures Office?
no yes
no 221 28 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 27 10
Total 248 38
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 6.964a 1 .008
Table 61: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Reception of Emergency Management Materials
During the past 12 months have you ever received any material related to Emergency Preparedness from the city of Brampton?s Emergency Measures Office?
no yes
no 223 27 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 26 11
Total 249 38
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 10.054a 1 .002
6.2.1-98 Appendix III
Table 62: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Interested in receiving information
Would you be interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness?
no yes
no 104 146 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 21 16
Total 125 162
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 3.012a 1 .083
Table 63: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Informed about Brampton Preparedness Plan
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 11.622a 4 .020
Table 64: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Support Enhancements of Brampton’s Plan
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 3.909a 4 .418
Table 65: Persons Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Spending on Translating
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 22.015a 4 .000
Table 66: Persons Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Family is well prepared for Emergency
My family is very well prepared for disasters and emergencies.
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 44 66 77 45 18 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 5 5 10 11 6
Total 49 71 87 56 24
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 8.036a 4 .090
6.2.1-99 Appendix III
Table 67: Persons of Special Needs or Disability v. Brampton is very well prepared for Disasters
My family is very well prepared for disasters and emergencies.
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 8 50 93 62 31 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 4 0 7 13 13
Total 12 50 100 75 44
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 26.638a 4 .000
Table 68: For Cross Tabulation Results between persons of special needs or disability & selected variables
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood Risk 1.973a .160 Food Poisoning .230a .631 Ice Storm .305a .580 Tornado .973a .324 Power Outage .437a .509 Water Outage 4.813a .028 Extreme Heat 3.391a .066 Cyber Security .024a .878 Terrorism 5.258a .072 Severe Cold 5.357a .021 Industrial Accident .907a .341 Pandemic .570a .450 Snow Storm 4.089a .043 Strikes .009a .923 Financial Crisis 1.465a .226 Environmental Incident .116a .733 Large Fire .261a .609 Transportation Accident 4.562a .033 Black Out 7.137a .008 Family Preparedness Plan 5.388a .020 Pet Evacuation Plan 1.119a .572 Taking Shelter .094a .759 Mandatory Evacuation .374a .541 Communication 5.082a .024 Designated Meeting Area 5.508a .019 Emergency Car .010a .922 Emergency Kit 4.314a .116 Knowledge of Brampton Office 16.391a .000 Knowledge of Brampton Ads 6.900a .009 Child Participation 6.964a .008 Received Brampton Info 10.054a .002 Interested in receiving Info 3.012a .083 Face to Face for Info 1.823a .177 Online for Info .020a .887 Print for Info .055a .814 Interest in Volunteering 1.206a .272 Brampton is Safe .794a .939 Well Informed of Brampton Plan 11.622a .020 Support Enhancement 3.909a .418 Spend on Translation 22.015a .000 Emergency planning is important 5.542a .236 Mandatory Emergency Kit .203a .995 6.2.1-100 Appendix III
Family is well Prepared 8.036a .090 Brampton is well Prepared 26.638a .000 Spend More on Education 5.087a .279 Materials in different languages 17.852a .001 Well aware of Hazards 8.136a .087
Table 69: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Family is well prepared for Emergency
Family well prepared for disasters and emergencies
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 44 66 77 45 18 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 5 5 10 11 6
Total 49 71 87 56 24
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 8.036a 4 .090
Table 70: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Believe City of Brampton is very well prepared for disasters and emergencies
Brampton prepared for major disasters and emergencies
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 8 50 93 62 31 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 4 0 7 13 13
Total 12 50 100 75 44
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 26.638a 4 .000
Table 71: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Materials should be available in Major Languages
Emergency preparedness materials should be available to other languages
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 2 8 51 108 79 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 3 0 1 21 12
Total 5 8 52 129 91
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 17.852a 4 .001
6.2.1-101 Appendix III
Table 72: Persons of Special Needs or Disability in family v. Very aware of Community Hazards
Aware of hazards in our community
strongly disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree disagree
no 12 69 79 67 22 Person with a disability or special needs in household yes 1 7 8 13 8
Total 13 76 87 80 30
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 8.136a 4 .087
Table 73: Cross Tabulation Results between persons of special needs or disability & selected variables
Variable Chi2 Value Significance Level Flood Risk 1.973a .160 Food Poisoning .230a .631 Ice Storm .305a .580 Tornado .973a .324 Power Outage .437a .509 Water Outage 4.813a .028 Extreme Heat 3.391a .066 Cyber Security .024a .878 Terrorism 5.258a .072 Severe Cold 5.357a .021 Industrial Accident .907a .341 Pandemic .570a .450 Snow Storm 4.089a .043 Strikes .009a .923 Financial Crisis 1.465a .226 Environmental Incident .116a .733 Large Fire .261a .609 Transportation Accident 4.562a .033 Black Out 7.137a .008 Family Preparedness Plan 5.388a .020 Pet Evacuation Plan 1.119a .572 Taking Shelter .094a .759 Mandatory Evacuation .374a .541 Communication 5.082a .024 Designated Meeting Area 5.508a .019 Emergency Car .010a .922 Emergency Kit 4.314a .116 Knowledge of Brampton Office 16.391a .000 Knowledge of Brampton Ads 6.900a .009 Child Participation 6.964a .008 Received Brampton Info 10.054a .002 Interested in receiving Info 3.012a .083 Face to Face for Info 1.823a .177 Online for Info .020a .887 Print for Info .055a .814 Interest in Volunteering 1.206a .272 Brampton is Safe .794a .939 Well Informed of Brampton Plan 11.622a .020 Support Enhancement 3.909a .418 Spend on Translation 22.015a .000 Emergency planning is important 5.542a .236 Mandatory Emergency Kit .203a .995 Family is well Prepared 8.036a .090 6.2.1-102 Appendix III
Brampton is well Prepared 26.638a .000 Spend More on Education 5.087a .279 Materials in different languages 17.852a .001 Well aware of Hazards 8.136a .087
Table 74: Born in Canada v. Food poisoning among 5 greatest risk concerns for your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 104 30 134 Born in Canada 107 46 153 Total 211 76 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.163 / Significance Value: .141
Table 75: Born in Canada v. power outage among the 5 greatest risk concerns fort you and your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 83 51 134 Born in Canada 81 72 153 Total 164 123 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.362 / Significance Value: .124
Table 76: Born in Canada v. Severe cold weather among 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 90 44 134 Born in Canada 121 32 153 Total 211 76 286
Chi-Square Value: 5.214 / Significance Value: .022
Table 77: Born in Canada v. Snow storm among 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 82 52 134 Born in Canada 108 44 152 Total 190 96 286
Chi-Square Value: 3.104 / Significance Value: .078
Table 78: Born in Canada v. Strikes and industrial accidents among 5 greatest risk concerns for you / your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 96 38 134 Born in Canada 123 30 153 Total 219 68 287
Chi-Square Value: 3.025 / Significance Value: .082
Table 79: Born in Canada v. economic and financial crisis among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you / your family at this time
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 60 74 134 Born in Canada 83 70 153 Total 143 144 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.564 / Significance Value: .109
6.2.1-103 Appendix III
Table 80: Born in Canada v. Know what to do with pet in case of disaster
No Yes No Pet Total Born outside Canada 19 20 95 134 Born in Canada 26 42 84 152 Total 45 62 179 286
Chi-Square Value: 8.472 / Significance Value: .014
Table 81: Born in Canada v. Know what to do in case of emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at home)
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 91 42 133 Born in Canada 88 65 153 Total 179 107 286
Chi-Square Value: 3.613 / Significance Value: .057
Table 82: Born in Canada v. Heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their programs
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 88 46 134 Born in Canada 116 36 153 Total 204 82 286
Chi-Square Value: 3.945 / Significance Value: .047
Table 83: Born in Canada v. Seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness in Brampton
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 91 43 134 Born in Canada 116 37 153 Total 207 80 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.221 / Significance Value: .136
Table 84: Born in Canada v. Interested in volunteering to help the city of Brampton with public emergency preparedness and education.
No Yes Total Born outside Canada 87 47 134 Born in Canada 113 39 152 Total 200 86 286
Chi-Square Value: 3.003 / Significance Value: .083
Table 85: Born in Canada v. Believe Brampton is a safe city
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Born outside Canada 4 11 31 66 21 133 Born in Canada 4 11 54 53 30 152 Total 8 22 85 119 51 285
Chi-Square Value: 8.001 / Significance Value: .092
6.2.1-104 Appendix III
Table 86: Born in Canada v. Believe city of Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency documentation.
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Born outside Canada 0 10 39 49 35 133 Born in Canada 8 17 54 55 19 153 Total 8 27 93 104 54 286
Chi-Square Value: 16.001 / Significance Value: .003
Table 87: Born in Canada v. Believe City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Born outside Canada 2 17 51 40 22 132 Born in Canada 10 33 49 35 22 149 Total 12 50 100 75 44 281
Chi-Square Value: 9.834 / Significance Value: .043
Table 88: Born in Canada v. Believe City of Brampton should spend more money on emergency preparedness and education
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Born outside Canada 2 4 36 66 25 133 Born in Canada 10 25 47 47 24 153 Total 12 29 83 113 49 286
Chi-Square Value: 23.932 / Significance Value: .000
Table 89: Speak English v. Ice storm among 5 greatest risk concerns to your family at this time
No Yes Total Not English 71 14 85 English 159 42 201 Total 230 56 286
Chi-Square Value: .743 / Significance Value: .027
Table 90: Speak English v. Power outage among 5 greatest risk concerns fort you and your family at this time
No Yes Total Not English 55 31 86 English 109 92 201 Total 164 123 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.326 / Significance Value: .127
Table 91: Speak English v. Strikes and industrial accidents among 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time.
No Yes Total Not English 60 26 86 English 159 42 201 Total 219 68 287
Chi-Square Value: 2.904 / Significance Value: .088
6.2.1-105 Appendix III
Table 92: Speak English v. Family has emergency preparedness plan
No Yes Total Not English 72 12 84 English 147 53 200 Total 219 65 284
Chi-Square Value: 5.000 / Significance Value: .025
Table 93: Speak English v. Know what to do with pets in case of disaster or emergency
No Yes Total Not English 60 26 86 English 159 42 201 Total 219 68 287
Chi-Square Value: 18.397 / Significance Value: .000
Table 94: Speak English v. Know what to do with pets in case of disaster or emergency
No Yes No Pet Total Not English 5 11 69 85 English 40 51 110 201 Total 45 62 179 286
Chi-Square Value: 18.397 / Significance Value: .000
Table 95: Speak English v. Have emergency kit with essential items
No Some Yes Total Not English 33 38 15 86 English 100 64 37 201 Total 133 102 52 287
Chi-Square Value: 1.510 / Significance Value: .219
Table 96: Speak English v. Heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their programs
No Yes Total Not English 50 35 85 English 154 47 201 Total 204 82 286
Chi-Square Value: 9.248 / Significance Value: .002
Table 97: Speak English v. Seen an advertisement related to emergency preparedness in Brampton
No Yes Total Not English 54 32 86 English 153 48 201 Total 207 80 287
Chi-Square Value: 5.322 / Significance Value: .021
Table 98: Speak English v. Child has participated in activities organized by Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office
No Yes Total Not English 69 17 86 English 179 21 200 Total 248 38 286
Chi-Square Value: 4.483 / Significance Value: .034
6.2.1-106 Appendix III
Table 99: Speak English v. Believe Brampton is a safe city
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 1 3 17 49 16 86 English 7 19 68 70 35 199 Total 8 22 85 119 51 285
Chi-Square Value: 15.089 / Significance Value: .005
Table 100: Speak English v. Well informed about City of Brampton’s emergency preparedness program
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 20 21 23 12 8 84 English 49 79 32 27 13 200 Total 69 100 55 39 21 287
Chi-Square Value: 8.258 / Significance Value: .083
Table 101: Speak English v. City of Brampton should spend more money on translating key documentation
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 0 10 39 49 35 133 English 8 17 54 55 19 153 Total 8 27 93 104 54 286
Chi-Square Value: 36.557 / Significance Value: .000
Table 102: Speak English v. Emergency planning and preparedness has been important for family
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 6 14 40 17 8 85 English 13 57 58 56 16 200 Total 19 71 98 73 24 285
Chi-Square Value: 10.782 / Significance Value: .029
Table 103: Speak Speak English v. Believe City of Brampton is very well prepared for major disasters and emergencies
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 2 6 31 28 18 85 English 10 44 69 47 26 196 Total 12 50 100 75 44 281
Chi-Square Value: 13.122 / Significance Value: .011
Table 104: Speak English v. City of Brampton should spend more money on emergency preparedness and education
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 0 6 20 43 16 85 English 12 23 63 70 33 201 Total 12 29 83 113 49 286
Chi-Square Value: 11.422 / Significance Value: .022
6.2.1-107 Appendix III
Table 105: Speak English v. Believe emergency preparedness materials should be available in other major spoken languages.
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 0 0 13 31 41 85 English 5 8 39 98 50 200 Total 5 8 52 129 91 285
Chi-Square Value: 18.258 / Significance Value: .001
Table 106: Speak English v. Aware about hazards in the community
Strongly Somewhat Disagree Agree Strongly agree Total disagree agree Not English 0 19 35 25 6 85 English 13 57 52 55 24 201 Total 13 76 87 80 30 286
Chi-Square Value: 12.355 / Significance Value: .015
Table 107: Cross Tabulation Results between country of origin & selected variables
Variable Chi2 Value Significance Level Flood Risk 1.364a .243 Food Poisoning 2.163a .141 Ice Storm .097a .756 Tornado 1.532a .216 Power Outage 2.362a .124 Water Outage .006a .938 Extreme Heat .104a .747 Cyber Security 1.148a .284 Terrorism 2.211a .331 Severe Cold 5.214a .022 Industrial Accidents .001a .973 Pandemic .011a .917 Snow Storm 3.104a .078 Strikes and Industrial Actions 3.025a .082 Economic and Financial Crisis 2.564a .109 Environmental Incidents .417a .518 Large Fire .121a .728 Transport Accidents .140a .708 Other .941a .332 Experienced major emergency .000a .997 Emergency Preparedness Plan .118a .732 Know what to do with pet 8.472a .014 Shelter in place 3.613a .057 Emergency Evacuation .081a .775 Contact during disaster 1.989a .158 Meeting Place 1.223a .269 Transportation 1.324a .250 Emergency Kit 3.163a .206 Hear of BEMO 3.945a .047 Seen advertisements 2.221a .136 Child participation 1.245a .265 Received material .008a .928 Receive more info 1.084a .298 Best way to contact 5.039a .753 Best: Face to Face .531a .466 Best: Online .053a .818 Best: Printed 1.784a .182 Volunteer 3.003a .083 Hear important info 77.667a .175 Brampton safe 8.001a .092 Well informed 6.445a .168 Support BEPP .685a .953 6.2.1-108 Appendix III
Translate key documents 16.001a .003 Important to me 5.417a .247 Mandatory disaster kit 4.089a .394 Individually prepared 3.221a .522 City of Brampton Prepared 9.834a .043 Spend more money 23.932a .000 Translate material 3.991a .407 Aware of hazards 8.953a .062
Table 108: Cross Tabulation Results between primary language spoken & selected variables
Variable Chi2 Value Significance Level Flood Risk .936a .333 Food Poisoning .656a .418 Ice Storm .743a .389 Tornado 4.860a .027 Power Outage 2.326a .127 Water Outage .495a .482 Extreme Heat .277a .599 Cyber Security 1.737a .188 Terrorism .532a .766 Severe Cold .888a .346 Industrial Accidents .968a .325 Pandemic .492a .483 Snow Storm .056a .813 Strikes and Industrial Actions 2.904a .088 Economic and Financial Crisis 1.562a .211 Environmental Incidents .007a .934 Large Fire 1.206a .272 Transport Accidents .444a .505 Other .851a .356 Experienced major emergency 1.038a .308 Emergency Preparedness Plan 5.000a .025 Know what to do with pet 18.397a .000 Shelter in place .046a .830 Emergency Evacuation .978a .323 Contact during disaster .097a .755 Meeting Place 4.608a .032 Transportation .817a .366 Emergency Kit 4.297a .117 Hear of BEMO 9.248a .002 Seen advertisements 5.322a .021 Child participation 4.483a .034 Received material .376a .540 Receive more info .848a .357 Best way to contact 6.766a .562 Best: Face to Face .008a .930 Best: Online .014a .907 Best: Printed .030a .863 Volunteer .274a .601 Hear important info 84.999a .068 Brampton safe 15.089a .005 Well informed 8.258a .083 Support BEPP 3.337a .503 Translate key documents 36.557a .000 Important to me 10.782a .029 Mandatory disaster kit 4.317a .365 Individually prepared 2.252a .690 City of Brampton Prepared 13.122a .011 Spend more money 11.422a .022 Translate material 18.258a .001 Aware of hazards 12.355a .015
6.2.1-109 Appendix III
Table 109: Have pet v. flooding among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family
Flooding in top 5 concerns
No Yes Total
No 135 57 192 Have pets Yes 55 38 93
Total 190 95 285
Table 110: Have pets v. have a family emergency preparedness plan?
Have a family emergency preparedness plan
No Yes Total
No 155 35 190 Have pets Yes 63 30 93
Total 218 65 283
Table 111: Have pets v. know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency if you have to evacuate your house?
Know what to do with pet in case of disaster/emergency
No Yes No Pet Total
No 9 6 176 191 Have pets Yes 35 56 2 93
Total 44 62 178 284
Table 112: Have pets v. Know who to contact and how to communicate with each other in case of separation
Family members know how to communicate in case of separation
No Yes Total
No 69 123 192 Have pets Yes 23 70 93
Total 92 193 285
Table 113: Have pets v. family has designated place to meet in case of an emergency
Family has designated place to meet
No Yes Total
No 123 68 191 Have pets Yes 63 30 93
Total 186 98 284 6.2.1-110 Appendix III
Table 114: Have pets v. heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs
Heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs No Yes Total
No 145 47 192 Have pets Yes 57 35 92
Total 202 82 284
Table 115: Have pets v. print is best way for you and your family to receive information about emergency preparedness
Print is the best way to receive info
No Yes Total
No 125 67 192 Have pets Yes 41 52 93
Total 166 119 285
Table 116: Cross Tabulation Results between primary language spoken & selected variables
Variable Chi2 Value Significance Level Floods 3.519a .061 Food Poisoning .525a .469 Ice Storm .552a .457 Tornado .301a .583 Power Outage 2.498a .114 Water Outage .555a .456 Extreme Heat 1.629a .202 Cyber Security .016a .899 Terrorism 1.097a .578 Severe Cold .264a .607 Industrial Accident .193a .661 Pandemic .057a .811 Snow Storm .559a .455 Strikes and Industrial Actions .212a .645 Economic/Financial .349a .555 Environmental Incident .442a .506 Large Fire .066a .797 Transport Accident 1.972a .160 Experienced Major Emergency .102a .750 Have a Family Preparedness Plan 6.757a .009 Know what to do with pet in emergency 217.906a .000 Taking Shelter 1.517a .218 Emergency Evacuation 1.614a .204 Communicate in Emergency 3.599a .058 Designated Place .309a .578 Access to Transportation .523a .470 Emergency Kit 3.979a .137 Know Brampton EMO 5.572a .018 Ads about Emergency Preparedness 1.199a .273 Child Participated in Activities by Brampton .043a .836 EMO Received Materials 1.790a .181 Interested in Receiving Material .317a .574 Face to Face .344a .557 Online .831a .362 Print 11.381a .001 Interested in Volunteering .757a .384 6.2.1-111 Appendix III
Table 117: Gender v. flood among top 5 risk concerns for you & your family
Flooding in top 5 concerns
No Yes Total
Male 86 55 141 Gender Female 102 40 142
Total 188 95 283
Chi-Square Value: 3.727 / Significance Value: .054
Table 118: Gender v. extreme heat among top 5 risk concerns for you & your family
Extreme heat in top 5 concerns
No Yes Total
Male 113 28 141 Gender Female 125 17 142
Total 238 45 283
Chi-Square Value: 3.29 / Significance Value: .070
Table 119: Gender v. environmental incidents among top 5 risk concerns for you & your family
Environmental incidents in top 5 concerns
No Yes Total
Male 117 24 141 Gender Female 130 12 142
Total 247 36 283
Chi-Square Value: 4.681 / Significance Value: .031
Table 120: Gender v. other risks among top 5 risk concerns for you & your family
Environmental incidents in top 5 concerns
No Yes Total
Male 124 17 141 Gender Female 133 9 142
Total 257 26 283
Chi-Square Value: 2.773 / Significance Value: .096
6.2.1-112 Appendix III
Table 121: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and industrial accidents
Industrial accidents among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family
no yes total own 129 50 179 own/rent/(other) rent 68 10 78 your home? other 26 4 30 Total 223 64 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 8.715a 2 .013
Table 122: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and pandemics
Pandemics among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family
no yes total own 117 62 179 own/rent/(other) rent 40 38 78 your home? other 22 8 30 Total 179 108 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 6.305a 2 .043
Table 123: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and what to do with pets
know what to do with your pet in case of disaster/emergency in case of evacuation of your
no yes no pet total own 33 43 103 179 own/rent/(other) rent 10 17 51 78 your home? other 2 2 25 29 Total 45 62 179 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 9.478a 4 .050
Table 124: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and what to do in case of being required to take shelter
Know what to do in case of an emergency that you are required to take shelter in place (at home)
no yes total own 120 58 178 own/rent/(other) rent 44 34 78 your home? other 15 15 30 Total 179 107 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.073a 2 .079
6.2.1-113 Appendix III
Table 125: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and what to do in case of a mandatory emergency evacuation
You and your family members know what they should do in case of a mandatory emergency evacuation no yes total own 118 61 179 own/rent/(other) rent 40 38 78 your home? other 18 12 30 Total 176 111 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 4.934a 2 .085
Table 126: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and whether have an emergency kit
have an emergency kit with essential items (food, water, candles, flashlights, ) that would last for 3 days (72 hours) no yes (some) yes (all) total own 81 68 30 179 own/rent/(other) rent 32 26 20 78 your home? other 20 8 2 30 Total 133 102 52 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 9.059a 4 .060
Table 127: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and ever heard of Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office
Heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs
no yes total own 134 44 178 own/rent/(other) rent 43 35 78 your home? other 27 3 30 Total 204 82 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 16.484a 2 .000
Table 128: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and ever seen any advertisements of Emergency Management
You or any member of your family seen any advertisements related to Emergency Preparedness in the city of Brampton no yes total own 129 50 179 own/rent/(other) rent 50 28 78 your home? other 28 2 30 Total 207 80 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 9.209a 2 .010
6.2.1-114 Appendix III
Table 129: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and whether interested in receiving more information
Interested in receiving more information from the City on emergency preparedness
no yes total own 72 107 179 own/rent/(other) rent 34 44 78 your home? other 19 11 30 Total 125 162 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 5.582a 2 .061
Table 130: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and the best way of receiving information
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 25.254a 16 .065
Table 131: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and the best way of receiving information (Online)
Online the best way Face to Face for you and your family members to receive more information about emergency preparedness in the city of Brampton no yes total own 88 91 179 own/rent/(other) rent 41 37 78 your home? other 23 7 30 Total 152 135 287
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 7.809a 2 .020
Table 132: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and whether Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency management documentation
City of Brampton should spend more money on translating key emergency documentation
strongly somewhat disagree agree strongly agree total disagree agree own 4 17 63 65 29 178 own/rent/(other) rent 4 8 15 29 22 78 your home? other 0 2 15 10 3 30 Total 8 27 93 104 54 286
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 15.923a 8 .043
6.2.1-115 Appendix III
Table 133: Cross tabulation results between ownership of the home and whether emergency preparedness has been important
Emergency planning and preparedness has been very important for my family
strongly somewhat disagree agree strongly agree total disagree agree own 9 55 58 41 15 178 own/rent/(other) rent 4 12 28 24 9 77 your home? other 6 4 12 8 0 30 Total 19 71 98 73 24 285
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 21.244a 8 .007
Table 134: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and ice storms
Ice storm is among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time
no yes total detached house 121 21 142 semi-detached house 39 7 46 The type of townhouse/row house 41 16 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 17 4 21 apartment (high rise) 9 7 16 8 1 0 1 Total 228 55 283
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 11.480a 5 .043
Table 135: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and economic and financial crisis
Economic and financial crisis is among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time no yes total detached house 59 83 142 semi-detached house 22 24 46 The type of townhouse/row house 37 20 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 13 8 21 apartment (high rise) 10 6 16 8 0 1 1 Total 141 142 283
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 12.401a 5 .030
6.2.1-116 Appendix III
Table 136: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and large fire incidents
Large fire incidents are among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time no yes total detached house 108 34 142 semi-detached house 34 12 46 The type of townhouse/row house 41 16 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 19 2 21 apartment (high rise) 16 0 16 8 0 1 1 Total 218 65 283
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 11.438a 5 .043
Table 137: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and transportation accidents
Transportation accidents are among the 5 greatest risk concerns for you and your family at this time no yes total detached house 91 51 142 semi-detached house 24 21 45 The type of townhouse/row house 43 14 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 18 3 21 apartment (high rise) 11 5 16 8 1 0 1 Total 188 94 282
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 9.960a 5 .076
Table 138: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and whether have access to a family/car in case of a disaster
You and your family have access to a family, friends or relatives car for transportation in the case of a disaster/emergency no yes total detached house 25 117 142 semi-detached house 8 38 46 The type of townhouse/row house 11 46 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 8 13 21 apartment (high rise) 1 15 16 8 1 0 1 Total 54 229 283
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 11.151a 5 .048
6.2.1-117 Appendix III
Table 139: Cross tabulation results between type of the house and ever heard of Brampton’s Emergency Management Office
Heard of the Brampton’s Emergency Measures Office and their Programs
no yes total detached house 112 30 142 semi-detached house 31 15 46 The type of townhouse/row house 36 21 57 house do you live in apartment (low rise) 12 9 21 apartment (high rise) 9 7 16 8 1 0 1 Total 201 82 283
Value df Significance Pearson Chi-Square 10.331a 5 .066
Table 140: Cross tabulation results between type of the houses and selected variables
Significance Variable Chi2 Value Level Flood risk 4.961 0.421 Food poisoning 0.607 0.988 Ice storms 11.480 0.043 Tornado 3.969 0.554 Power outage 1.262 0.939 Water outage 6.754 0.240 Extreme heat 4.637 0.462 Terrorism 8.457 0.584 Severe cold weather 3.803 0.578 Industrial accidents 3.336 0.648 Pandemics 6.773 0.238 Snowstorms 6.745 0.240 Strikes and industrial actions 2.548 0.769 Economic and financial crisis 12.401 0.030 Environmental incidents 2.173 0.825 Large fire incidents 11.438 0.043 Transportation accidents 9.960 0.076 Others 2.071 0.839 Major emergency experience 1.914 0.861 Emergency preparedness plan 2.251 0.813 What to do with pets 11.113 0.349 What to do if required to take shelter at home 7.057 0.216 What to do in case of a emergency evacuation 3.339 0.648 Whether know who to contact 7.511 0.185 Whether have a designated place to go 1.770 0.880 Whether have access to a family/car 11.151 0.048 Whether have a emergency kit 11.210 0.341 Ever heard of Brampton’s EMO 10.331 0.066 Ever seen advertisements 1.501 0.913 Whether have children ever participated 1.529 0.910 Whether have received materials 7.901 0.162 Whether interested in receiving more info 6.007 0.306 Best way (face to face) 4.546 0.474 Best way (online) 2.784 0.733 Best way (print) 9.027 0.108 Whether interested in volunteering 8.103 0.151 6.2.1-118 Appendix III
Brampton is safe city? 23.274 0.276 Whether well informed 14.625 0.797 Whether support enhancement 19.134 0.513 Whether should spend more on translating key documentations 17.672 0.609 Whether emergency planning is important 24.515 0.221 Whether having disaster kit is mandatory 20.786 0.410 Whether the family is well prepared 26.066 0.164 Whether Brampton is well prepared 27.279 0.128 Whether City of Brampton should spend more on preparedness 12.153 0.911 Whether materials should available in other major spoken 11.082 0.944 languages in the city Whether people were aware of the hazard in their community 23.632 0.259
6.2.1-119 Project Lighthouse Phase 6.2.1-1202 Outreach Vulnerable Populations and Access to Community Service Organizations (CSOs) and Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) in the Event of an Emergency City of Brampton Emergency Management Office (BEMO)
Legend
Vulnerable Occupants
Affordable Housing
1500m Buffers around CSO/FBO
Ward Boundaries
Major Roads
CSOs and FBOs by Tier
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Lighthouse Map legend
Tier 1: “Ready” - Agencies that have confirmed their intent to participate and are awaiting agreement in order to sign up for the program
Tier 2: “Potential” - Agencies that have expressed a strong interest in the program and await more information on the terms of agreement, the training program and or other service delivery requirements
Tier 3: “Internally focused” - Agencies that have indicated that they would possibly participate with a preference to providing additional services to their members during emergencies
Tier 4: “Unprepared” – Agencies that are currently not ready to embark on the program because of logistical or other concerns limiting their ability to participate 6.2.1-122
This agreement executed this ___ day of ____, 2017 (“Effective Date”).
B E T W E E N: [Service Provider]
(the "Service Provider")
- AND -
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON, a corporation that operates the Brampton Emergency Management Office under Fire and Emergency Services
("BEMO")
(referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”)
WHEREAS the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER E.9, as amended, requires that every municipality shall formulate an emergency plan governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which employees of the municipality and other persons will respond to the emergency and the council of the municipality shall by by- law adopt the emergency plan;
WHEREAS Brampton By-law 265-2014 (the “Emergency Plan”) outlines BEMO’s response to major incidents and emergencies, such as tornadoes, floods, and spills and defines the roles and responsibilities of officials from every level of government and from external agencies;
WHEREAS community service organizations and faith based organizations engage with the local community and work with vulnerable populations on a regular basis and volunteers from these organizations can provide invaluable support and services to BEMO in the event of an incident or emergency, as set out in the Emergency Plan ( “Incident or Emergency”);
WHEREAS BEMO has initiated a capacity-building project with various community service organizations and faith-based organizations throughout the City of Brampton with a mandate to engage and train volunteers to assist and provide services and support in the event of an Incident or Emergency, including but not limited to: the provision of warming and cooling centres; gathering points and temporary day time refuge locations for people affected by Incidents or Emergencies; language translation services; spiritual and emotional support; and opportunities to provide public education on emergency preparedness (the “Lighthouse Program”);
AND WHEREAS the Service Provider has the capacity, expertise and experience to supply such services in the event of an Incident or Emergency in Brampton and wishes to participate in the Lighthouse Program;
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged, the Parties agree to as follows:
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1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1. Upon receiving notification from BEMO that it has activated its Emergency Plan, the Service Provider will provide services as set out below and detailed in Schedule “A” to this Agreement (the “Services”):
(a) Facilities [Service provider to select all applicable services]
Gathering Point and Day-time Refuge Location Facilities Warming Centre Cooling Centre Member Contact Centre and/or Emergency Info. Centre Charging Centre Other ______
(b) Subject Matter Experts
Foreign Language Translators, Braille and/or Sign Language Spiritual and Emotional Support providers Information Technology Professions Cultural, Religious & Neighborhood Engagement Norms Knowledge Experts Other ______
2. SERVICE PROVIDER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTS AND COVENANTS
2.1. The Service Provider represents, warrants and covenants that:
(a) it is, and shall continue to be for the Term, as defined in Section 4, a validly existing legal entity with full power to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement;
(b) it has, and shall continue to have for the Term, the experience and expertise necessary to deliver the Services described in Schedule A to this Agreement;
(c) it is in compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws and all municipal by-laws, including but not limited to the Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code, and does not know of or have reasonable grounds to know of, any fact that could result in or give rise to non-compliance with any such laws, regulations or by-laws;
(d) it will provide vulnerable sector and criminal background checks for all volunteers prior to providing Services under this Agreement;
(e) all volunteers providing Services are above the age of eighteen (18) and are adequately trained and are familiarized, to the satisfaction of BEMO, with the emergency plans, protocols and procedures of BEMO;
(f) all volunteers are trained and familiarized with Ministry of Labour standards, First Aid and CPR;
(g) it will not permit its use its facilities to be as overnight shelters, as overnight shelters are governed by the Region of Peel’s Human Services standards.
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(h) it will not handle or prepare food, as this is regulated under the Region of Peel’s Public Health Food Handler Certification.
3. BEMO SUPPORT
3.1. BEMO will provide the following support to the Service Provider during the Term of this Agreement:
(a) Design and implement applicable training programs and workshops for Service Provider staff and volunteers based on BEMO standards;
(b) Provide administrative support, including but not limited to: circulating newsletters, documentation, and online resources;
(c) Provide ongoing communications, situation reports and status updates to the Service Provider during an Incident or Emergency;
(d) Reimburse the Service Provider for eligible expenses directly associated with the provision of Services during an Incident or Emergency, to the satisfaction of BEMO, as set out in Schedule B to this Agreement (“Eligible Expenses”).
(e) BEMO shall not have any additional obligations with respect to the Lighthouse Program.
4. TERM
4.1. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on the date this Agreement is effective as set out above and shall continue in full force and effect until either Party has provided notice to the other of termination pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement.
5. TERMINATION
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party by giving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the other Party.
5.2. BEMO may give immediate notice of termination to the Service Provider without liability, penalty, or costs in the event that the Service Provider breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or other material term of this Agreement.
5.3. Both the Service Provider and BEMO may give immediate notice of termination in the event that conditions are such that the Service Provider and/or BEMO is/are unable to provide Services without compromising the health or safety of staff, volunteers or Brampton residents.
5.4. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party of any ongoing obligation(s) incurred in accordance with this Agreement prior to its termination.
6. RECORDS MANAGEMENT
6.1. The Service Provider will establish, maintain, and retain records of Services offered, as applicable, during an Incident or Emergency. The records are for statistical and audit value only and will contain minimal personal information. As such, the records will include:
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(a) names of people directly involved in the Incident or Emergency;
(b) the Postal Code of primary residence address;
(c) ;a contact phone number and/or e-mail for the people directly involved with the Incident or Emergency in order to provide any required follow-up service, as applicable; and
(d) depending on the situation, other information may be requested by the City on a case by case basis.
6.2. The Service Provider will deliver all records to the City within thirty (30) days, after the conclusion of the Incident or Emergency response.
7. REPORTING
7.1. In the event that the Services of the Service Provider are required to support BEMO during an Incident or Emergency, the Service Provider will provide BEMO with a summary of events and/or a debriefing within ten (10) days after the start of the Emergency. At the conclusion of the Incident or Emergency, the Service Provider will, within sixty (60) days, provide to the City a final report and financial accounting of its activities during the Incident or Emergency.
8. INSPECTION
8.1. BEMO may, with the approval of the Service Provider, and during normal business hours, enter upon the Service Provider’s premises to review the progress of the activities and Services described in this Agreement.
9. INSURANCE
9.1. The Service Provider shall, at its own cost and expense, obtain and maintain the following policies of insurance for the TERM of this agreement, with an insurer acceptable to the City, licensed to operate in Ontario:
a) General Liability Insurance against all claims for personal injury, including injury resulting in death, and property damage, with an inclusive limit of not less than THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00) per occurrence. Such policy(s) shall name the Corporation of the City of Brampton as an additional insured and be with an insurer that has a rating, which meets the requirements of the City of Brampton’s policy on insurance.
10. INDEMNITY
10.1. The Service Provider will indemnify, save harmless, and defend (at the discretion of the City) the City, its elected officials, and any other person for whom it is in law responsible for, from any kind of liability, suit, claim, demand, fine, action, or proceeding of any kind which may be brought against it, and from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) suffered or incurred by the City (the “Claims and Losses”), howsoever caused, including, but not limited to, by reason of any damage to property or injury (including injury resulting in death) to any person, in any way connected with this Agreement, or arising from any breach of or non-performance by the Service Provider of any provision of this Agreement, unless such Claims and Losses are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or those for whom in law it is responsible.
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11. NOTICE
11.1. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effectively given if:
(a) delivered personally; or
(b) sent by prepaid courier services; or
(c) sent by facsimile to the Service Provider or BEMO, and subsequently by regular mail service.
(d) In the case of BEMO, any notice or communication shall be addressed to:
The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2 Attention: Alain Normand, Manager, Emergency Management Office Tel: (905) 874-3360
In the case of the Service Provider, any notice or communication shall be addressed to:
Attention:
Tel: ( ) -
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
12.1. The Service Provider will carry out the Lighthouse Program without any actual potential or perceived conflict of interest. For greater clarity, a conflict of interest includes any circumstances where:
(a) the Service Provider; or
(b) any person who has the capacity to influence the Service Provider’s decisions, has outside commitments, relationships or financial interest that could, or could be seen to, interfere with the Service Provider’s objective, unbiased and impartial judgment relating to the Lighthouse Program, the use of in-kind support, or both.
12.2. The Service Provider will:
(a) disclose to BEMO, without delay, any situation that a reasonable person would interpret as an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest; and comply with any terms and conditions that BEMO may prescribe as a result of the disclosure.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY
13.1. Neither party shall disclose to third parties any confidential information nor confidential data relating to the provision of Services.
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13.2. The Service Provider acknowledges that BEMO is bound by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M 56 (“MFIPPA”) and any information provided to BEMO in connection with the Lighthouse Program or the BEMO’s support may be subject to protection or disclosure in accordance with MFIPPA.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
14.1. The Service Provider shall provide to BEMO, prior to release, an electronic copy of all reports, announcements, brochures, audiovisual materials, internet materials, advertising and publicity, including design or other public communication or publication in relation to the Lighthouse Program.
14.2. The Service Provider will not make any public announcement related the Lighthouse Program activities and Services until BEMO has been notified of the announcement.
14.3. The Service Provider will respond to requests by BEMO for information about any public announcement as soon as possible and in any event will provide an initial response within twenty-four (24) hours.
14.4. The Service Provider will acknowledge that it is a participant in the Lighthouse Program by using the official Lighthouse Program logo (the “Logo”). The Service Provider will immediately discontinue using the Logo once it ceases to participate in the Lighthouse Program.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
(a) the remainder of this Agreement and its application to any person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby; and
(b) the Parties will negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement to implement the intentions set forth herein.
15.2. The laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada shall govern this Agreement.
15.3. The Service Provider shall not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of BEMO.
15.4. This Agreement shall not be varied, altered, amended or supplemented except in writing signed by the authorized representatives of both Parties.
15.5. No waiver of a breach by a Party under this Agreement shall constitute a consent to or waiver of any other different or subsequent breach.
15.6. The Service Provider acknowledges that it is bound by the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “HRC”) amended from time to time and all other applicable laws.
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15.7. The Service Provider acknowledges that it shall be compliant with all applicable requirements, specifications and standards for accessibility established in accordance with the HRC, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act as amended from time to time and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act as amended from time to time, and regulations made thereto and any direction from BEMO.
15.8. For the purposes of interpretation:
(a) words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa;
(b) words in one gender include all genders;
(c) the background and the headings do not form part of the Agreement; they are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the Agreement;
(d) any reference to dollars or currency shall be to Canadian dollars and currency; and
(e) “include”, “includes” and “including” shall not denote an exhaustive list.
15.9. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement
15.10. The Parties understand and agree that nothing contained in this Agreement shall constitute or be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.
15.11. The rights and remedies of BEMO under this Agreement are cumulative, and not in substitution for, any of its rights and remedies by law or in equity.
15.12. The Service Provider agrees that monetary damages are not an adequate remedy if the terms of this Agreement are breached, and that BEMO will suffer irreparable damage. Therefore, BEMO, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies, shall be entitled to seek an injunction or similar equitable relief against such breach or threatened breach.
15.13. If this Agreement is signed in the name of a corporation, partnership, business, association, club or society, the person signing represents and warrants that he/she has full authority to sign this Agreement and to bind such organization, and that in the event that he/she is not so authorized, he/she will be personally liable for the performance of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed as of the Effective Date.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SERVICE PROVIDER BRAMPTON
______Alain Normand, Manager, Name: Emergency Management Office Title:
I have the authority to bind the Service Provider. WITNESS
WITNESS
______Name: Name: Title: Title:
Date signed by the City: ______, Date signed by the Service Provider: 2017. ______, 2017.
Approved as to Approved as to Document Execution Authorized by City of content by the form by Legal Brampton Council Resolution No. Fire Chief Services and
______N. Kotecha __/__/2017 04/28/2017
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SCHEDULE “A” – SERVICE PROVIDER
DETAILS OF THE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED BASED ON THE OPTIONS SELECTED BY THE PROVIDER IN SECTION 1.1.
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SCHEDULE “B” – ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES WILL DEPEND ON THE SERVICE OPTIONS SELECTED BY THE PROVIDER IN SECTION 1.1
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Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2017-05-02
Subject: Powerade Report Update
Contact: Al Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Al Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services, dated May 02, 2017, to the Committee of Council meeting of May 17, 2017 re: File# AD.x Powerade – Housekeeping Matters - Update be received;
2. That Council direct staff to investigate alternative revenue opportunities concerning the Score Board at the Powerade Centre, conduct such negotiations as staff determine necessary with the current licensee of the Score Board, and that the Commissioner of Community Services or his designate be authorized to execute such waivers, consents or agreements and other documents required to implement revenue opportunities identified by staff on such terms and conditions as he determines satisfactory and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and
3. That Council direct staff to conduct such negotiations as staff determine necessary with PA Sports Inc, as lessee of the Powerade Centre, for the installation of rooftop solar panels at Powerade Centre and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such agreements and other documents in connection with such installation on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
Overview:
In 1997, the City of Brampton entered into various agreements for the financing, development and operation of the Powerade Centre with PA Sports Centre Inc. and its operator, Real Ice Sports Facility Management Services Ltd. Under the terms of those agreements, PA Sports would lease the Powerade Centre until 2034, when the City would then assume possession and start operating the facility. In 2011, City Council authorized amendments to the original 1997 financial agreements and approved a refinancing plan with the goals of enabling the 6.2.2-2
Centre to generate positive cash flow annually and become self-sustaining, reducing the likelihood of additional financial contributions being required by the City and/or PA Sports. In 2013, the City paid for and installed a new Score Board at the Powerade Centre and in 2014 licensed the use of the Score Board to PA Sports with specific terms of use and minimum daily charges to third parties wanting to use the Score Board, with limited exceptions. Additional revenue generating opportunities have been identified with the possibility of utilizing and installing roof-top solar panels on the facility.
Background:
In 1997, the City of Brampton entered into various agreements for the financing, development and operation of the Powerade Centre with PA Sports Centre Inc. and its operator, Real Ice Sports Facility Management Services Ltd. Those agreements provided that PA Sports would lease the Powerade Centre until 2034, when the City would assume possession and the lease and operating agreement would expire.
With the goal of enabling the Powerade Centre to generate positive cash flow and become self-sustaining, City Council approved a refinancing plan for the Powerade Centre that amended various agreements including the Loan and Priorities Agreement between PA Sports, Real Ice Sports and the City in 2011.
Council’s resolutions authorizing the execution of the revised agreements and refinancing plan also directed staff to annually report on the financial performance of the Powerade Centre as it relates to cash flow, the amount applied to the second mortgage (held by the City) and the amount of the outstanding balance of the second mortgage.
Staff reported on the 2015 financial results in September, 2016. At that time, the Powerade Centre had a cash flow deficiency of $61,350 which was funded from the Centre’s cash reserves.
Current Situation:
Score Board – Use and Potential Revenues
In 2013, the City paid for and installed a new score board in the main arena. The current agreement licenses, to PA Sports, the use of the score board and the right to authorize its use by others. PA Sports must charge on behalf of the City a minimum fee of $1,000 per day, plus applicable taxes, to third parties wanting to use the score board, with the exception of certain named hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams, and if PA uses the board for its own events, it must also pay the fee to the City. 6.2.2-3
If Council passes a resolution endorsing an event at Powerade and the use of the score board for that event, the City’s fee can be waived. In essence, if Council deems an event planned for the Powerade benefits the City, Council can waive the minimum fee that must otherwise be charged.
The current arrangement is cumbersome and restrictive, and does not allow for the nimbleness and flexibility required by PA Sports to attract potential renters, generate additional revenue and maximize the use of and/or pay reduced fees for the use of the score board to complement their event.
Based on a review of operations and attempting to assist both PA Sports and, by extension, the City, in generating additional rental revenues, staff believe that the management of such requests and agreements to utilize the score board for a fee should be delegated to staff for consideration, approval and receipt of rental revenues into the City’s general revenues.
Rooftop Solar Panels
PA Sports has previously identified an opportunity to supplement annual income by “leasing” the rooftop of the Powerade Centre to a third party organization that would install solar panels for an annual fee.
It is in the city’s best interests to support and allow PA Sports to “sub-lease” the roof top to generate additional operating cash flow, should the leasing or other form of agreement be acceptable to City staff and deemed to be in the best interests of the City moving forward. In addition, the environmental benefits of solar power also should be considered and encouraged.
Staff recommend that should PA Sports negotiate a draft rooftop lease agreement; Council allow staff to negotiate the agreements required to allow PA Sports to enter into an agreement to install roof top solar panels at the Powerade Centre. PA Sports would be responsible for all due diligence and negotiations with a solar rooftop organization and would then present the draft agreement to City staff for review and approval.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
Additional Revenue Opportunities should be explored and encouraged. Finance supports revenue generating initiatives such as solar panels and Score Board use agreements and anticipate a positive financial impact.
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Legal Implications:
Legal Services, with the assistance of external counsel, will provide advice with respect to the negotiations and will approve as to form any agreements required in connection with the rental or license of the score board and the sub-lease and other agreements for rooftop solar panels.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priority of Good Government by practicing proactive, effective and responsible management of finances, policies and service delivery.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that Council approve the following next steps:
That Council direct staff to investigate and conduct negotiations to determine possible additional revenue opportunities concerning the Score Board at the Powerade Centre and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community Services, or a delegate, to approve the use of the Score Board to compliment events at the Powerade.
That Council authorize the execution of such agreements and other documents as may be required to permit PA Sports, as operator of the Powerade Centre, to review, negotiate and finalize, subject to staff approval, the installation of rooftop solar panels to generate additional operating revenue.
Al Meneses Commissioner, Community Services
Report authored by Al Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services
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Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2017-04-13
Subject: 2016 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record
Contact: Laurie Robinson, Business Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, 905.874.2113, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Laurie Robinson, Business Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, Office of the CAO, dated April 18, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 17, 2017, re: 2016 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record (File BC.x), be received.
Overview:
Council has directed that staff report annually on the record of attendance of Members of Council, for meetings of Council, Standing Committees and advisory committees.
Attachments to this report provide detailed 2016 attendance records for Members of Council.
Background:
In 2011, Council requested that staff report annually with the attendance record for the previous year, for each Member of Council, for Council/Standing Committees and member appointments to Committees and advisory committees.
Current Situation:
This report provides the 2016 attendance report for Council Members appointed to Council and Committees supported by the City Clerk’s Office. In 2012, Council changed the method of recording Member attendance to record late attendance only after a meeting was started (and not after the scheduled start time).
The Minutes for each Council and Standing Committee meeting show the names of Members who were present, absent, arrived late or departed early. This information has been summarized and attached to the report as Appendix 1. Similar information for the 7.2.1-2
City’s other committees is attached as Appendix 2. All attendance information is sourced from meeting minutes prepared by the Clerk’s Office.
The report attachments also indicate reasons for Member absences (Other Municipal Business, Illness, Vacation and Personal), as specified in section 2.14 of the Procedure By-law. If a Member does not provide the Clerk’s Office with the reason for the absence, it is recorded as “Personal”.
In the interest of transparency and accountability, the Clerk’s Office reports a quarterly summary of information on the City’s website regarding Member attendance at City Council and its Standing Committees. The first report for the current term of Council was posted in July 2015. The latest summary was posted to the website April 13, 2017, for meetings up to and including March 31, 2017. The Clerk’s Office continues to report to Council annually with a detailed attendance report such as this one.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications: nil
Other Implications: nil
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priority of Good Government by transparent reporting of Member attendance at Council and Committee meetings.
Conclusion:
This report provides 2016 Member attendance information for Council and Committee meetings, as directed by Council.
Approved by: Approved by:
Laurie Robinson, Business Peter Fay, City Clerk Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office
Attachments: Appendix 1 – Attendance Record 2016 – Council and Standing Committees Appendix 2 – Attendance Record 2016 – Other Committees
Report authored by: Laurie Robinson, Business Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office CITY COUNCIL - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-3
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
27-Jan 10-Feb 24-Feb 09-Mar 09-Mar 30-Mar 06-Apr 08-Apr 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May 25-May 08-Jun 22-Jun
cancelled Special
Meeting Called 9:31 9:33 9:30 3:17 9:30 11:00 1:02 9:30 9:33 9:35 9:31 9:30 9:32 to Order
Meeting 4:27 6:42 6:09 4:45 10:21 12:25 1:54 12:42 12:41 2:24 11:56 12:36 2:19 Adjouned
P PP P P P P P P P LE(PER) P P P LE(PER) Mayor Jeffrey 2:04 11:42 P PP P PPPPPP PPP Councillor Bowman
P P P LE(PER) A(VAC) PPPPPP P P P LE(PER) Councillor 2:49 Dhillon 1:20 vacation P LE(OMB) PP P P P A(PER) P P P LE(PER) P P P LE(OMB) Councillor Fortini 1:33 1:16 2:05 P P P LE(PER) A(VAC) PPPPPP PPP Councillor Gibson 12:13 vacation P P A(VAC) A(VAC) P P A(OMB) P P P P P P LE(PER) Councillor Medeiros 11:42 P PP PLE(PER)PPPPPP P PPLE(OMB) Councillor Miles 3:24 1:48 A(VAC) PP P P PPPPP P PP Councillor Moore
P PP AL(PER)P PPPPP A(OMB)PP Councillor Palleschi 3:20 P PP P P AL(PER) P P P P PPP Councillor Sprovieri 11:01 P PP P PPPPPP PPP Councillor Whillans
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P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
06-Jul 10-Aug 14-Sep 28-Sep 12-Oct 26-Oct 09-Nov 23-Nov 14-Dec 14-Dec
cancelled Special
Meeting Called 9:33 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:45 9:30 9:32 9:31 7:01 to Order
Meeting 3:45 2:59 11:48 3:37 1:42 1:09 1:34 6:13 9:33 Adjouned
P PPPPPP P P Mayor Jeffrey
P PPPPPP P P Councillor Bowman
P P AL(PER) A(PER) AL(PER) P P LE(PER) P P Councillor Dhillon 9:32 9:53 12:40 P PPPPPP P P Councillor Fortini
PLE(OMB)PPPPPP P P Councillor Gibson 3:34 P LE(PER) P P P AL(PER) P P LE(PER) P P Councillor Medeiros 2:52 9:54 12:45 P P AL(PER) P P P P P LE(PER) P Councillor Miles 9:32 3:45 P PPPPPP P P Councillor Moore
P P P P AL(PER) P A(ILL) P P Councillor Palleschi 9:54 P PPPPAL(PER)P P P Councillor Sprovieri 9:30 P PPPPPP PLE(PER)P Councillor Whillans 4:31
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Attendance Totals Scheduled Council Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000002 22 Mayor 22 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 22 Bowman
010102003 Councillor 20 Dhillon
010000021 Councillor 21 Fortini
000100011 Councillor 21 Gibson
001201003 Councillor 19 Medeiros
000001012 22 Councillor Miles
000100000 Councillor 21 Moore
101002000 Councillor 20 Palleschi
000002000 Councillor 22 Sprovieri
000000001 Councillor 22 Whillans
3 of 3 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-6
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 to Order
Meeting 1:00 12:13 11:21 1:28 10:47 11:18 10:41 10:47 12:58 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP PP P P PPP Councillor Bowman
PP P A(OMB) P P A(OMB) P P Councillor Dhillon
PP P AL(PER) P P PPP Councillor Fortini 12:30 PP PP P P PPPLE(OMB) Councillor Gibson 11:45 P P LE(OMB) P P P P P AL(PER) P Councillor Medeiros 11:20 9:50 PP PPPP AL(PER) A(ILL) AL(PER) Councillor Miles 9:31 9:34 PP PP P P PPP Councillor Moore
P A(PER) PPPP PPP Councillor Palleschi
PP AL(PER) P P P P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 9:31 PP PP P P PPP Councillor Whillans
1 of 3 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-7
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
Meeting Called 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 to Order
Meeting 12:41 12:00 10:55 10:45 12:22 4:58 11:06 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP P PPP Councillor Bowman
P AL(PER) P P PPP Councillor Dhillon 9:34 PPP PLE(OMB)PPP Councillor Fortini 9:44 PPP P PPP Councillor Gibson
PPPP A(PER) P P Councillor Medeiros
P P AL(PER) P PPP Councillor Miles 9:36 PPP P PPP Councillor Moore
PPP P PPP Councillor Palleschi
P AL(PER) A(PER) P PPP Councillor Sprovieri 9:34 PPP P PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-8
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 16 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 16 Bowman
002001000 Councillor 14 Dhillon
000001010 Councillor 16 Fortini
000000010 Councillor 16 Gibson
010001010 Councillor 15 Medeiros
100003000 15 Councillor Miles
000000000 Councillor 16 Moore
010000000 Councillor 15 Palleschi
020002000 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 16 Whillans
3 of 3 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-9
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 3:00 3:01 3:01 3:00 3:00 3:01 1:01 3:00 1:20 to Order
Meeting 4:55 6:47 5:13 5:31 4:49 5:06 2:45 3:59 2:12 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPPPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
P P A(OMB) P AL(PER) P A(OMB) PP Councillor Dhillon 3:08 AL(PER) P P PP AL(PER) P PP Councillor Fortini 3:06 3:02 PPPPPPPLE(OMB)PA(OMB) Councillor Gibson 1:45 PPPPPPPPP Councillor Medeiros
AL(PER) P LE(PER) P P P LE(PER) AL(PER) P A(ILL) P Councillor Miles 3:05 6:23 4:07 3:03 PPPPPPAL(OMB)PP Councillor Moore 1:45 P P P P P LE(OMB) AL(PER) P PP Councillor Palleschi 4:48 3:02 P P LE(PER) P PP AL(PER) P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 6:42 3:03 P P P PP P LE(PER) P PP Councillor Whillans 4:21
1 of 3 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-10
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
cancelled
Meeting Called 3:00 3:01 1:00 3:01 3:21 3:00 to Order
Meeting 5:39 3:44 3:29 3:59 4:06 5:30 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP PPP Councillor Bowman
P P P P AL(PER) P LE(OMB) Councillor Dhillon 3:23 4:32 PPP PPP Councillor Fortini
PPP PPP Councillor Gibson
P A(OMB) AL(PER) A(PER) P P LE(OMB) Councillor Medeiros 1:25 5:01 P P P P AL(PER) P Councillor Miles 3:22 PPP PPP Councillor Moore
P P AL(PER) P AL(PER) P Councillor Palleschi 1:01 3:24 PPP PPP Councillor Sprovieri
PPP PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-11
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 15 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 15 Bowman
002002010 Councillor 13 Dhillon
000002000 Councillor 15 Fortini
001000010 Councillor 14 Gibson
011001010 Councillor 13 Medeiros
100003002 14 Councillor Miles
000010000 Councillor 15 Moore
000003010 Councillor 15 Palleschi
010001001 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000001 Councillor 15 Whillans
3 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-12
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
Meeting Called 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:01 1:00 1:00 3:02 1:00 3:01 to Order
Meeting 2:45 2:07 2:35 2:29 1:46 2:21 2:44 3:09 2:43 4:31 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Bowman
PPP A(OMB)PP PA(OMB)PP Councillor Dhillon
P AL(PER) P P AL(PER) P P P P P Councillor Fortini 1:04 1:02 PPP P PP PA(OMB)PA(OMB) Councillor Gibson
PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Medeiros
AL(PER) P AL(PER) P AL(PER) P P P A(ILL) P LE(OMB) Councillor Miles 1:08 1:01 1:02 4:15 PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Moore
AL(PER) P P LE(PER) P LE(OMB) P P P P P P Councillor Palleschi 1:03 2:00 2:21 P P AL(PER) P P P P P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 1:01 PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Whillans
1 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-13
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
cancelled cancelled
Meeting Called 1:01 1:01 1:00 1:28 1:00 to Order
Meeting 2:06 2:09 2:34 3:04 2:07 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP PPP Councillor Bowman
PP P P AL(PER) Councillor Dhillon 1:03 AL(PER) P PPP Councillor Fortini 1:05 PP PPP Councillor Gibson
P P LE(OMB) A(PER) P P Councillor Medeiros 1:46 P P LE(PER) AL(OMB) P P Councillor Miles 2:06 1:01 PP PPP Councillor Moore
P AL(PER) PPP Councillor Palleschi 1:03 PP PPP Councillor Sprovieri
PP PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-14
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 15 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 15 Bowman
002001000 Councillor 13 Dhillon
000003000 Councillor 15 Fortini
002000000 Councillor 13 Gibson
010000010 Councillor 14 Medeiros
100013011 14 Councillor Miles
000000000 Councillor 15 Moore
000002011 Councillor 15 Palleschi
010001000 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 15 Whillans
3 of 3 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-15
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
11-Jan 25-Jan 08-Feb 22-Feb 07-Mar 04-Apr 25-Apr 16-May 30-May 06-Jun 20-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 7:01 1:00 1:00 7:02 7:03 1:00 7:00 1:00 7:01 1:04 to Order
Meeting 8:21 2:42 4:42 11:20 9:19 2:07 8:36 4:34 9:25 4:47 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Dhillon
PP P LE(PER) P P P P P P P Councillor Fortini 3:35 PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Gibson
PP P A(VAC)PPPPPP Councillor Medeiros
A(VAC) P P LE(PER) P P P P P P P Councillor Miles 3:57 PA(VAC)P PPPPPPP Councillor Moore
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Palleschi
A(PER) P P PPPPPPP Councillor Sprovieri
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Whillans
1 of 3 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-16
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
04-Jul 12-Sep 26-Sep 03-Oct 17-Oct 07-Nov 21-Nov 05-Dec
cancelled
Meeting Called 7:00 5:04 7:00 1:02 7:00 1:00 4:00 to Order
Meeting 10:02 8:33 9:20 2:52 9:35 3:31 8:56 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
P P P A(PER) P P P Councillor Dhillon
PPPPPPP Councillor Fortini
PPPPPPP Councillor Gibson
P P P P P AL(PER) A(ILL) Councillor Medeiros 1:01 P P P A(VAC) P P AL(PER) LE(PER) Councillor Miles 4:08 7:00 PPPPPPP Councillor Moore
PPPPAL(PER)PP Councillor Palleschi 7:01 PPPPPPP Councillor Sprovieri
PPPPPPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 7.2.1-17
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 17 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 17 Bowman
010000000 Councillor 16 Dhillon
000000001 Councillor 17 Fortini
000000000 Councillor 17 Gibson
100101000 Councillor 15 Medeiros
000201002 15 Councillor Miles
000100000 Councillor 16 Moore
000001000 Councillor 17 Palleschi
010000000 Councillor 16 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 17 Whillans
3 of 3 7.2.1-18
Attendance Record 2016 – Other Committees Appendix 2 Legend: P = present ill = illness A = absent omb = other municipal business AL = arrived late per = personal LE = left early vac = vacation DES = designated member* NTF = note to file
*Designate: a member of Council may designate another Member of Council to attend a committee meeting on his or her behalf, as per Procedure By-law 160-2001, Section 2.13. Accessibility Advisory Committee – Total Meetings: 8
Member(s) Feb Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Dec # Mtgs. of Council Jan 12 Mar 8 Jul 12 Nov 8 cancelled 9 cancelled 12 17 14 cancelled 9 13 11 cancelled 6 Attd. Appointed Coun. A A P P P P P P 6 Fortini per ill
Audit Committee – Total Meetings: 5
Member(s) of April 25 # Meetings Council February 23 June 7 September 13 December 13 special Attended Appointed
Coun. Gibson P P P P P 5
Coun. Medeiros P / AL A P P P 4 (Vice chair) omb omb P / AL A P / AL A Coun. Miles P 3 omb per per per
Coun. Moore P P P P P 5
Coun. Palleschi A P P P P 4 (Chair) omb
7.2.1-19
Brampton Heritage Board – Total Meetings 10
Member(s) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Sep Oct Nov # Mtgs. of Council Dec 13 19 16 15 19 17 21 19 20 18 15 cancelled Attd. Appointed Coun. A A A A A A A P P P 3 Whillans per per per omb omb per omb
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council – Total Meetings: 9
Member(s) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Sep Oct Nov 3 # Meetings of Council Dec 1 7 4 3 7 5 2 1 6 NTF Attended Appointed Coun. A P P P P P P P P 8 Whillans per
Budget Committee – Total Meetings: 2
Member(s) of # Meetings November 28 November 29 Council Appointed Attended
Mayor Jeffrey P P 2
Coun. Gibson P P 2 (Chair)
Coun. Medeiros P P 2 (Vice chair)
Coun. Moore P P 2
Coun. Palleschi P P 2
A A Coun. Miles 0 per per
P / AL Coun. Sprovieri P 2 per
LE Coun. Whillans P P 2 per
Coun. Bowman P P 2
Coun. Fortini P P 2
P / AL Coun. Dhillon P per 2 7.2.1-20
Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Committee – Total Meetings: 4
Member(s) of Feb # Meetings Council Jan 18 Feb 8 Feb 24 Feb 28 Feb 29 April 6 cancelled 22 special cancelled cancelled special Attended Appointed P / AL P / AL Mayor Jeffrey P P 4 per per
Coun. Gibson P P P P 4 (Chair)
Coun. Moore P P P P 4
Coun. Palleschi P P P P 4 (Vice chair)
Coun. Medeiros P P P P 4
P / AL P / AL LE P / AL Coun. Dhillon P 4 per per omb per
Citizen Appointments Committee – Total Meetings: 1
Member(s) of Council Appointed February 3 # Meetings Attended
Coun. Whillans P 1 (Chair)
Coun. Medeiros P 1
Coun. Moore P 1
Coun. Palleschi P 1
Coun. Fortini P 1
Cycling Advisory Committee – Total Meetings: 12
Member(s) # Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec of Council Mtgs. 21 18 17 21 19 16 21 18 15 20 17 15 Appointed Attd. Coun. A LE A A AL P P P P P P P P 9 Bowman omb per omb omb omb
7.2.1-21
Environment Advisory Committee – Total Meetings: 5
Member(s) of Apr Aug Dec # Meetings Council Feb 16 June 21 Oct 18 Cancelled 19 16 13 Attended Appointed A LE A LE A Coun. Whillans P P 2 per omb per omb omb
Inclusion & Equity Committee – Total Meetings: 3
Member(s) of June 23 November 24 # Meetings Council January 28 March 31 September 29 NTF NTF Attended Appointed A Coun. Dhillon P P 2 per
A Coun. Medeiros P P 2 omb A A Coun. Moore P 1 per per
Member Services Committee – Total Meetings: 6
Member(s) of Nov 15 # Meetings Council Jan 18 Feb 26 May 9 Sep 12 Dec 5 Special Attended Appointed Coun. Gibson P P P P P P 6 (Chair)
AL AL Coun. Miles P P P P 6 omb per
AL A Coun. Moore P P P P 5 omb omb Coun. Palleschi P P P P P P 6 (Vice chair)
7.2.1-22
Sports Hall of Fame Committee – Total Meetings: 8
Member(s) Jan Feb Mar Apr Jun Sep Oct # Mtgs. of Council May 5 Nov 3 Dec 1 21 4 3 7 cancelled 23 8 6 NTF Attd. Appointed Coun. AL A AL LE P P P P P 7 Bowman omb per per per Coun. LE A A A A A P P P 3 Dhillon per omb omb omb omb per Coun. A A A A A A P P 2 Whillans per per omb per per per
Taxicab Advisory Committee – Total Meetings: 4
Member(s) of # Meetings Council March 29 April 19 June 14 November 8 Attended Appointed Coun. Dhillon P P P P 4 (Chair)
Coun.Fortin P P P P 4 (Vice chair)
7.2.2-1
Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: April 24, 2017
Subject: Building Code Act - Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2016
Contact: David Sutton, Treasurer 905-874-2257 [email protected]
Recommendations:
THAT the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Manager of Accounting, Corporate Services, dated April 24, 2017 to the Committee of Council meeting on May 17th, 2017 re: Building Code Act- Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2016, be received.
OVERVIEW: The Building Code Act Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2016 is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 7(4) of the Act (Bill 124). Staff has prepared similar reports annually since 2006 based on a costing model developed in 2005 by C.N. Watson and Associates at the request of the City. Council approved a Building Rate Stabilization Reserve fund be established as recommended by the consultant’s costing model that would protect the Building Division’s ability to maintain the divisional services should an economic down turn occur. This report provides information relating to building permit related fees collected, associated direct and indirect costs, administrative costs and the annual Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund (Reserve #93) financial activities. In 2016, $0.9 million was transferred to Reserve Fund #93. The amount, representing an excess of the fees collected over its associated costs, has been calculated according to the C.N. Watson costing model. Included in the cost is one-time full repayment of outstanding internal loans in the amount of $5.3 million. The Reserve Fund has a fund balance of $38.3 million as at December 31st, 2016. The Building Code Act Annual Report for 2016 is presented to Committee of Council for information.
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Background:
The Building Code Act Annual Report 2016 provides information relating to:
Fees collected on building permits issued by the Building Division during 2016, Associated direct and indirect costs of the Building Division, and Reserve Fund contributions to/from the Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund #93 established under the legislative requirement of Bill 124.
Bill 124, the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 was given Royal Assent in June 2002 and substantially amended the Building Code Act 1992 as it relates to imposing fees. The change related to the reporting requirements came into effect on January 1st, 2006 that required municipalities to prepare an annual report and make it available to the public with respect to the fees imposed under the Act and associated costs. Further to this, Ontario Regulation 305/03 arising from the Act established details on the contents of the annual report stipulating that it must also contain the direct and indirect costs of delivering the services related to administration and enforcement of the Act, and the amount of any reserve fund established for the same purposes.
The City retained C.N. Watson and Associates Limited (C. N. Watson) in Spring 2005 to undertake a costing review of its Building Code Act and Planning Act mandated user fees. The scope of this assignment consisted of providing the City with a costing model using an Activity Based Costing methodology and a legislative framework for calculating the “full cost” of Development Application Approvals Process.
Staff has prepared this report annually adopting the costing model developed by C.N Watson since 2006:
Direct and indirect costs represent 76% and 24% of the total operating costs of the Building Division. In addition, a capital cost component is included, representing primarily the annual repayment of internal borrowing for the construction of the Building Division offices located at the Flower City Community Campus.
Contribution to the Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund occurs when revenues/fees collected during the year on building permits exceeds the Building Division’s total adjusted operating costs according to this model. Otherwise, a contribution from the Reserve Fund would be necessary when the costs exceed revenues.
The reserve fund contribution covers two components recommended by the consultants and approved by Council as justification for the reserve fund:
7.2.2-3
1) A stabilization reserve, primarily to protect the Building Division’s ability to maintain service should a downturn in the economy suddenly reduce building permit revenue, and 2) An anticipated resources reserve, corresponding to the gap in actual divisional resources compared to historical volumes.
Current Situation:
In 2016, the City collected $18.2 million in permit related fees (2015 - $21.3 million) and incurred $17.3 million (2015 - $12.4 million) of expenses according to the Watson costing model. Included in the cost is one-time full repayment of outstanding internal loans in the amount of $5.3 million. This resulted in a net contribution of $0.9 million (2015 - $8.9 million) to the Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund (Schedule A). Without the repayment of internal loans contribution to the Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund would have been $6.2 million. The 2016 Current Budget included an estimated contribution of $1.4 million to the Reserve Fund, resulting in $4.8 million variance. Higher than budgeted contribution to Reserve Fund was due to higher than expected permit fees by $3.0 million.
Schedule A attached also summarizes the following information required by the Building Code Act:
Building Division’s total cost including its direct cost, indirect cost and capital cost. Total Building Permit Fees collected. Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund Activities for the fiscal year 2016 and the Reserve Fund Balance as of December 31st, 2016
Schedule B attached is a continuity schedule showing the build-up of the Reserve Fund balances each year since the Reserve Fund was established.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
Overall, there was $0.9 million net contribution to the Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund. The one-time repayment of internal loans from Building permit revenues resulted in a return of financing to the General Rate Stabilization Reserve in the amount of $5.3 million.
Other Implications:
There are no other implications resulting from this report.
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Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priority of Good Government by practicing proactive, effective and responsible management of finances, policies and service delivery and promotes transparency in the reporting of the City’s financial affairs.
Conclusion:
The Building Code Act Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2016 is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 7(4) of the Act (Bill 124). This report provides information relating to building permit related fees collected, associated direct and indirect costs, administrative costs and the annual Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund (Reserve #93) financial activities.
Approved by: Approved by:
David Sutton Joseph Pittari, Commissioner Treasurer Corporate Services
Report authored by: Maja Kuzmanov, Manager of Accounting
Appendices:
Schedule A: Building Code Act Annual Reporting – 2016 Schedule B: Building Rate Stabilization Reserve Continuity Statement
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SCHEDULE A
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Building Code Act Annual Reporting - 2016
2016 2015
Direct Cost $ 9,087,646 $ 9,180,883
Indirect Cost 2,869,783 2,899,226
Capital Cost 83,870 352,360
Total Cost 12,041,299 12,432,469
Building Permit Fees Collected 18,216,434 21,295,212
Required transfer to Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 6,175,136 $ 8,862,743
Repayment of Internal Loans $ 5,288,470
Net Transfer to Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 886,666
Opening Balance, Reserve Fund 93 at January 1 $ 36,969,878 $ 28,184,706
Add: Investment Interest Earned 468,479 451,209
Less: Reserve Contribution to Revenue Fund 5,288,470 528,780
Add: Contribution from Revenue Fund 6,175,136 8,862,743
Reserve Fund 93 Balance as at December 31 $ 38,325,023 $ 36,969,878 7.2.2-6
SCHEDULE B
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Building Code Reserve Fund #93 Continuity Schedule - 2016
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total Opening Balance as at January 1 $ - $ 4,990,701 $ 12,676,082 $ 9,700,880 $ 5,429,028 $ 7,376,748 $ 10,756,874 $ 19,752,853 $ 22,038,703 $ 28,184,706 $ 36,969,878
Add: Investment Interest earned 175,773 415,103 574,478.00 276,194 190,001 227,446.00 324,897 367,086 451,209 468,479 3,470,666
Add: Net Contribution (to)/from Revenue Fund 4,990,701 7,509,608 (3,390,305) (4,846,330) 1,671,526 3,190,125 8,768,533 1,960,953 5,778,917 8,333,963 886,666 34,854,357
Ending Balance as at December 31 $ 4,990,701 $ 12,676,082 $ 9,700,880 $ 5,429,028 $ 7,376,748 $ 10,756,874 $ 19,752,853 $ 22,038,703 $ 28,184,706 $ 36,969,878 $ 38,325,023 8.2.1-1
Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2017-04-25
Subject: Arts & Culture Panel
Contact: Kelly Stahl, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, 905-874-5941, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture, dated April 25, 2017, to the Committee of Council meeting of May 17, 2017 re: Report from the Arts and Culture Panel (CE.x), be received; and
2. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Arts and Culture Panel attached to this report as Appendix A; and
3. That since the mandate of the Arts and Culture Panel has been achieved, the Panel be dissolved and members of the Panel be acknowledged for their contributions to this initiative.
Overview:
On April 13, 2016, Council established the Arts and Culture Panel and directed them to provide recommendations on the role of the municipality in arts and culture, and key considerations for the development of a Cultural Master Plan
Throughout 2016 and early 2017, the Panel engaged in significant discussion, research, and benchmarking of other municipalities around the world to identity areas for improvement in Brampton’s cultural environment.
The Panel has completed their review and compiled a set of recommendations for Council, that are attached to this report as Appendix A: Report from the Arts and Culture Panel.
Pending Council endorsement of the Panel’s recommendations, staff is prepared to advance these priorities, including moving forward immediately with the development of Brampton’s first Cultural Master Plan, a priority initiative in the 8.2.1-2
Urban Centres focus area of the Strategic Plan.
With the delivery of these recommendations to Council, it is recognized that the Panel has achieved their mandate. Staff has thanked the Panel for their hard work, and it is recommended that they be formally acknowledged for their contributions to this initiative.
Background:
On April 13, 2016, Council established the Arts and Culture Panel, comprised of 18 cultural leaders from the Brampton community and five members of Council. The Panel was mandated to provide Council with recommendations on the role of the municipality in arts and culture, and key considerations for the development of a Cultural Master Plan (CPS039-2016).
Throughout 2016 and early 2017, the Panel engaged in significant discussion, research, and benchmarking of other municipalities around the world to identity areas for improvement in Brampton’s cultural environment. City staff supported this work administratively, providing access to industry expertise as required.
Current Situation:
The Panel has completed their review and compiled the following recommendations for Council:
1. That the City assume the role of a facilitator, partner and promoter for Brampton’s cultural community.
2. That the City move forward with the development of the Cultural Master Plan, ensuring broad stakeholder, community and key staff representation in the planning process.
3. That the outcomes of the Panel’s work, including research and benchmarking, be made available as public resources at the outset of the Cultural Master Plan process.
4. That the City’s existing Community Grant Program be reviewed to streamline process for applicants and support a robust range of artistic and cultural activities.
5. That the City continue to engage formally with the cultural community on a quarterly or bi-annual basis.
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Additional details and context for these recommendations are included in Appendix A: Report from the Arts and Culture Panel.
Pending Council endorsement of the Panel’s recommendations, staff is prepared to advance these priorities. A key recommendation of the Panel is that the City move forward with the development of Brampton’s first Cultural Master Plan, a priority initiative of the Urban Centres focus area of the Strategic Plan. The Cultural Master Plan will set the long-term vision for culture in Brampton and outline the strategies and actions to achieve it. Staff is ready and has sufficient capital funding in place to undertake this project beginning in late Q2 2017, with public engagement in fall 2017, and anticipated completion in spring 2018.
With the delivery of these recommendations to Council, it is recognized that the Panel has achieved their mandate. Staff has thanked the Panel for their hard work, and it is recommended that they be formally acknowledged for their contributions to this initiative.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications: Funding for the development of the Cultural Master Plan is available from the following source:
Expenditures Prog Original Balance Project /Commitments # Budget Available to Date 176810 007 $80,000 $0.00 $80,000
Other Implications: There are no other significant implications associated with this report.
Strategic Plan:
This report contributes to the City’s focus on Urban Centres and contributes to the Strategic Plan priorities of Strong Communities and Smart Growth by celebrating citizens and creating partnerships through arts, culture and social interaction; building complete communities to accommodate growth for people and jobs; and cultivating economic growth, stability, innovation, and investment.
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Conclusion:
The Arts and Culture Panel has fulfilled its mandate and played an important role in guiding the future of cultural services in Brampton. It is recommended that Council endorse the recommendations brought forward by the Panel and formally acknowledge their hard work in developing them.
Approved by: Approved by:
Bob Darling, Director, Harry Schlange, Chief Economic Development & Administrative Officer Culture
Attachments:
Appendix A: Report from the Arts and Culture Panel
Report authored by: Victoria Mountain, Interim Manager, Culture, Economic Development & Culture
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Appendix A: Report from the Arts and Culture Panel
With the closure of the Brampton Arts Council in 2015, there was a need to understand how the City of Brampton could most effectively support the local cultural community. As such, Brampton City Council established the Arts and Culture Panel to provide recommendations on the appropriate role of the municipality in arts and culture. The Panel was also asked to provide recommendations on key considerations for the development of the City’s first Cultural Master Plan. This report and its recommendations achieve this mandate and are intended to lay the foundation for a strong direction in culture going forward.
Based on extensive discussion, research, and benchmarking of other municipalities around the world, the following improvements for culture in Brampton were identified:
• Develop a clear and precise vision for culture in Brampton, that helps transform the City from a suburban community to a global city • Prioritize communication, engagement and outreach • Enhance programming and nurture emerging talent • Increase arts and culture funding • Make existing arts and culture spaces more affordable and accessible, and consider the development of additional purpose built infrastructure to support the local culture scene
In order to address these improvements, the Arts and Culture Panel recommends:
1. That the City assume the role of a facilitator, partner and promoter for Brampton’s cultural community. It is the desire of the community to lead cultural development and innovation, with the municipality playing a supporting role. Municipalities around the world are shifting their roles to increasingly focus on building capacity and sustainability, facilitating access to tools and resources, and brokering strategic partnerships, while moving away from the more traditional model of delivering cultural programs. With the alignment of the Economic Development and Culture Division, the City is well positioned to be effective in this role.
2. That the City move forward with the development of the Cultural Master Plan, ensuring broad stakeholder, community and key staff representation in the planning process. Create a clear terms of reference for the plan, including a framework for considering the range of cultural disciplines and activities to be addressed in the plan. The resulting plan should articulate the long-term vision for culture in Brampton, establish strategic directions, and the implementation and resource plan to achieve it. As part of the plan, the need for an arm’s length entity to help direct the sector may be considered.
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3. That the outcomes of the Panel’s work, including research and benchmarking, be made available as public resources at the outset of the Cultural Master Plan process. Sharing these pieces will help build common understanding of critical cultural issues in Brampton amongst stakeholders and engagement participants, helping to focus and elevate the level of discussion.
4. That the City’s existing Community Grant Program be reviewed to streamline process for applicants and support a robust range of artistic and cultural activities. By implementing process enhancements for considering cash and in-kind grants and investing in a wider range of cultural activities, Brampton can more effectively meet the needs of the cultural community, support its strategic priorities, and contribute to the development of a vibrant and diverse cultural ecosystem.
5. That the City continue to engage formally with the cultural community on a quarterly or bi-annual basis. Through the facilitation of regular and purposeful discussion with leaders and stakeholders in the cultural community, the City can drive information exchange, innovation and collaboration, enable sector-led troubleshooting of issues, spark ideas and action, strengthen relationships and develop opportunity in the sector.
The Arts and Culture Panel believes that the recommendations in this report will help build a strong and beneficial working relationship between the cultural community and the City, and lay the foundation for the development of Brampton’s first Cultural Master Plan. In turn, these pieces will support the pursuit of Brampton’s strategic vision to become an urban city on the global stage, that is innovative, inclusive and bold.
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Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2017-04-25
Subject: Sports Tourism Update
Contact: Kelly Stahl, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, 905-874-5941, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Economic Development & Culture dated April 25, 2017, to the Committee of Council meeting of May 17, 2017 re: Sports Tourism Update (CF.x), be received.
Overview:
In 2015, a dedicated Sport Tourism Unit was created within the City of Brampton Recreation Department with the mandate to attract and support new and existing sporting events in the City of Brampton.
City of Brampton is home to a number of annual signature sport tourism events hosted by local sport organizations. Many of these events are well established, with solid reputations within their respective sports and annually enhanced.
Sport tourism is recognized as the fastest growing segment of Canada’s tourism industry. In April 2017, the Sport Tourism Unit moved from Recreation to the Economic Development & Culture Department to align with the Tourism and Special Events Division.
In Q3 2017, Cultural Services will undertake the development of a Tourism Strategy that will assist the City to become more strategic in perusing the emerging tourism market segments of Sports Tourism and Festivals and Events.
Throughout the development of the strategy, the Sport Tourism Unit will work closely with the Recreation department and stakeholders to develop decision making processes and best practices to support current and emerging sport tourism opportunities.
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Background:
In 2015, a dedicated Sport Tourism Unit was created within the City of Brampton Recreation Department with the mandate to attract and support new and existing sporting events in the City of Brampton. The Sport Tourism Unit defined a “sport tourism event” as one that is:
hosted in Brampton/region multi-day single or multi-sport focus occurs once a year (if applicable) includes participants (min 10%) travelling >80km one way consumes a minimum of 10 overnight guest rooms in local hotels/residences sanctioned by a recognized sport federation (if applicable) open to the public
The City of Brampton has a long history of hosting sport tourism events, championed by 100+ local sport organizations, 21 designated as sport youth affiliates under the Brampton Sport Alliance (BSA). These groups have been instrumental in supporting and delivering sport tourism events at all levels of play, including; the International Softball Federation Junior Women’s World Fast Pitch Championships, International Paralympic Committee, Ice Sledge Hockey Women’s Cup, Ontario Basketball Ontario Cup, Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts and the Canadian Lacrosse Mann Cup.
In addition, the City of Brampton is home to a number of annual signature sport tourism events hosted by local sport organizations. Many of these events are well established, with solid reputations within their respective sports and annually enhanced.
Annual Signature Sport Tourism Events:
Event Name Local Sport Organization Brampton Cup Bramalea Boxing Club Skate Canada STARSkate Championships Skate Canada Brampton Chinguacousy Canadettes Easter Tournament Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association Brampton Blazers Blast Brampton Girls Softball Association Gus McCauley Memorial Cup Brampton Lacrosse Dave Dash Memorial Mosquito Tournament Brampton Minor Baseball Association Cruiser Cup Sledge Hockey Tournament Cruiser Sports for the Physically Disabled Bob Giroux Memorial Hockey Tournament Brampton Hockey Inc. Two Nations College Prep Series Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association 8.2.2-3
In 2016, 66 sport tourism events were hosted and tracked by the Sport Tourism Unit, resulting in over 5,500 consumed room nights in local hotels. Six of these events submitted COB Community Grant applications and were awarded $133,350.00 in contributions ($124,350.00 cash, $9,000.00 In-kind). Economic assessments on eleven events indicated an injection of over $11 Million dollars into the local economy as a result of hosting these events. A list of planned 2017 Sport Tourism Events is attached as Appendix A.
Currently the City addresses sport event opportunities on a case-by-case basis. Utilizing the City of Brampton Sport Tourism Event Hosting Assessment tool which identifies a number of criteria in the areas of infrastructure assets, community support, public sector support, management & event expertise, financial implications, competitive context, sustainability and alignment with the City of Brampton priorities.
Opportunities to host are identified primarily by local sport volunteer organizations that have a desire to showcase their sport at various levels of play as part of their long term sport development program. The majority of these opportunities are currently received and processed by Sport and Community Partnerships through the facility allocation process. New opportunities are also identified by the Sport Tourism Unit through the cities membership in the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance.
Through this process, 16 sport tourism events have been identified as potential event hosting opportunities for Brampton over the next seven years (see Appendix B).
Current Situation:
Sport tourism is recognized as the fastest growing segment of Canada’s tourism industry (Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, 2016), with 200,000+ sporting events occurring annually, generating over 6.5 billion in sport travel (Statistics Canada, 2015). In April 2017, the Sport Tourism Unit moved from Recreation to the Economic Development & Culture Department to align with the Tourism and Special Events Office.
To enhance the image and competitiveness of Brampton as a destination, Cultural Services will undertake the development of a Tourism Strategy to become more strategic in perusing the emerging tourism market segments of Sports Tourism and Festivals and Events. The strategy will address all facets of Sports Tourism including: event opportunities for Brampton, bidding and hosting strategies, resource allocation, granting, event creation, community engagement, volunteer deployment, branding and marketing, facility enhancement and gap identification.
Throughout the development of the strategy, the Sport Tourism Unit will work closely with the Recreation department and stakeholders to develop decision making processes and best practices to support current and emerging sport tourism opportunities. This cross-functional team will review and consider sport event opportunities that positively 8.2.2-4
impact the local economy; optimizes sport facility usage; leaves lasting legacies; enhances relationships with local sport organizations; leverages community partnerships and showcases the city and its culture and tourism assets.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications: There are no financial implications related to this report. A dedicated resource – Coordinator, Sports Affiliate and $35,000 in operating expenditures exists in the current Economic Development & Culture 2017 approved budget to support the further strategic development and administration of the Sport Tourism segment.
Other Implications: Recreation is committed to working with Economic Development and Culture to review and assess Sport Tourism opportunities, and will continue to support sporting events in Brampton.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Strategic Plan priority of Strong Communities by contributing to our focus on Urban Centres, celebrating citizens, creating partnerships through arts, culture and social interaction; supporting diversity and enabling wellness through health and recreation.
Conclusion:
Given the increasingly greater complexity and number of sport events, enhanced competition between jurisdictions at the national, provincial and local level, increased financial exposure and potential risks associated with hosting a sport tourism event, it is important for the City of Brampton to engage in the development of a Tourism Strategy, that clearly articulates the city’s role in the bidding and hosting of sport tourism events and guides the creation of policies, procedures and programs that support this line of business.
Economic Development & Culture recognizes the economic benefits and sport development opportunities accrued by hosting sport tourism events in Brampton. Staff will update Council on the development of the Tourism Strategy, and our efforts to profile Brampton as a sport tourism hosting destination.
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Approved by: Approved by:
Bob Darling, Director, Harry Schlange, Chief Economic Development & Administrative Officer Culture
Attachments:
Appendix A: City of Brampton 2017 Sport Tourism Events Master List Appendix B: Current City of Brampton Sport Tourism Event Hosting Opportunities List
Report authored by: Kelly Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services
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APPENDIX A City of Brampton 2017 Sport Tourism Events Master List
Event Name Dates Host Organization Brampton Cup Olympic Style Boxing Feb 3-5 Bramalea Boxing Club Tournament Jamfest Feb 18 Jamfest Skate Canada STARSkate Championships Feb 2-5 Skate Canada Brampton Chinguacousy 2017 OFSAA Wrestling Championships Mar 1-3 Turner Fenton Secondary School OCF Cheer Nationals Apr 1-2 Ontario Cheerleading Federation Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Apr 6-9 Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Championships U14 Girls Ontario Cup Apr 7-9 Brampton Minor Basketball Association 50th Canadettes Easter Tournament Apr 12-16 Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association Top Tier Toronto May 5-7 Durham Hockey Institute Canada Floorball Championships May 12-14 Floorball Canada Brampton Blazers Blast May 12-14 Brampton Girls Softball Association Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League May 20-21 Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association Provincials "The Faceoff" Toronto Challenge Cup Hockey Tournament May 19 - CAD Sports Mgmt. Company 22 Touch Football Ontario May 27-28 Touch Football Ontario Rush Hockey Showcase & Rush Hockey Jun 1-4 Rush Hockey Inc. & Brampton Canadettes Rising Stars 25th John "Gus" McCauley Memorial Cup Jun 2-4 Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association Women's Field Lacrosse Hosting Weekend Jun 3-4 Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Association Cruiser Classics Track & Field Jun 10 Cruiser Sports for the Physically Disabled Brampton Racers Minor Track & Field Meet Jun 24 Brampton Racer Brampton Minor Lacrosse Crossover Jun 24-25 Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association Weekend Hosting Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Jul 13-16 Peel Regional Police Summer Games Bantam, Midget, Youth Ontario Track & Jul 28-30 Brampton Track Club Field Championships Brampton Minor Lacrosse Provincial Jul 29-30 Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association Seating Hosting Weekend CanAm Youth Tournament Jul 27 - 30 Brampton Minor Ball Hockey League Canada Kabaddi Cup Aug 12 Minto Cup 2017 Aug. 17- Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Association 27 Women's Open & U14 Canadian Fast Pitch Aug 16-21 Brampton Girls Softball Association Championships Vintage Baseball Federation 35+ Provincials Sep 22-24 Brampton Men’s Recreational Baseball League U16/U19 Field Lacrosse Championships Oct 7-8 Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association Cruiser Cup Sledge Hockey Tournament Nov 3-5 Cruiser Sports for the Physically Disabled Power Cheerleading Nov 24-25 Power Cheerleading Bob Giroux Memorial Tournament Dec 1-3 Brampton Hockey Inc. Two Nations College Prep Series Hockey Dec 1-3 Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association International Silver Stick Brampton Regional Dec 27-29 Brampton Hockey Inc.
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APPENDIX B Current City of Brampton Sport Tourism Event Hosting Opportunities List
Date Event Host Organization
11/2017 Eastern Regional Quidditch Championships City of Brampton
05/2018 Canadian Universities & College Fast Pitch Brampton Girls Softball Assoc. Championships
08/2018 CNOBF National Championships Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation
09/2018 Co-ed Masters Provincial Championships Extreme Slo-pitch
11/2018 National Quidditch Championships City of Brampton
09/2018-20 Slo Pitch Ontario Provincial Championships Extreme Slo-pitch
07/2018 U12 Squirt/U10 Mites Qualifiers/Provincials Brampton Girls Softball Association
10/2018 Canadian University Ultimate Championships Ultimate Canada
05/2018-19 Hockey Night Play ON Street Hockey Play ON!
06/2019 FIBA U19 - BID submitted Nov/2016 * Canada Basketball
07/2019 Canadian Rugby Championships U19 Men’s & Brampton Rugby Football Club U20 Women’s
09/2019 Slo-pitch Canada Slo-pitch Canada
09/2019 Canadian U18 Women’s Fast Pitch Brampton Girls Softball Assoc. Championships
09/2019 Canadian Softball Championships - Co-ed & Extreme Slo-pitch Masters
09/2021 Canadian Lacrosse Association Minto Cup Brampton Excelsiors
07/2023 World Junior Fast Pitch Championships Brampton Girls Softball Assoc.
2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games City of Brampton
* NOTE: FIBA U19 - BID submitted November 2016. Council approved max contribution of $295k of VIK and cash (November 2016). City is not the guarantor for the event. Budget discussions are underway with Canada Basketball. Hosting partner will be selected by Canada Basketball in June 2017. Canada Basketball submits hosting RFP to FIBA fall 2017. Canada is favoured as the preferred host country.
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Report Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-05-17
Date: 2017-03-27
Subject: Parking/Stopping Related Issues – Various Locations (Ward 1, Ward 7, Ward 8 and Ward 9)
Contact: Giancarlo Perez Miller, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering Department, 905-874-3699
Recommendations:
1. That the report from Giancarlo Perez Miller, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering Department, dated March 27, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 17, 2017, re: Parking/Stopping Related Issues – Various Locations (Ward 1, Ward 7, Ward 8 and Ward 9) be received;
2. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Parking, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” on the west side of Park Street between Railroad Street and Denison Avenue;
3. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the north side of Denison Avenue between McMurchy Avenue North and Garden Park Lane/Limestone Edge Lane;
4. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” on the north side of Nuttall Street between Nadia Place and Nimrod Crescent (easterly intersection);
5. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” on the north side of New Hampshire Court between North Park Drive and a point 100 metres east of North Park Drive;
6. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Stopping, Anytime” restriction on both sides of Production Road between a point 433 metres east of Airport Road and the westerly limit of Production Road (including cul-de-sac);
7. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the inner side (Odd numbers) of Lillian 9.2.1-2
Crescent between Demaris Drive (westerly intersection) and Demaris Drive (easterly intersection); and
8. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clover Bloom Road between Rain Lily Lane and a point 80 metres south of Rain Lily Lane.
Overview:
Staff reviews the need for on-street parking and/or stopping restrictions on City streets taking into consideration public safety, emergency vehicle access and the needs of the area residents.
Staff have reviewed, and recommends the implementation of parking/stopping restrictions on:
o Park Street (Ward 1) o Denison Avenue (Ward 1) o Nuttall Street (Ward 7) o New Hampshire Court (Ward 7) o Production Road (Ward 8) o Lillian Crescent (Ward 9) o Clover Bloom Road (Ward 9)
Background:
Staff regularly receives requests to investigate traffic related issues. Although the reason for the request often varies, staff investigates the need to implement or modify parking or stopping restrictions consistently taking into consideration public safety, access requirements of emergency and service vehicles, and the site specific characteristics of each roadway.
Park Street (Ward 1) Denison Avenue (Ward 1) Nuttall Street (Ward 7) New Hampshire Court (Ward 7) Production Road (Ward 8) Lillian Crescent (Ward 9) Clover Bloom Road (Ward 9)
Current Situation:
Staff have completed reviews of on-street parking and/or stopping issues on Park Street, Denison Avenue, Nuttall Street, New Hampshire Court, Production Road, Lillian Crescent and Clover Bloom Road. The following paragraphs describe the 9.2.1-3
current conditions and recommendations related to the implementation of, or modification to parking or stopping restrictions.
Park Street (Ward 1)
Staff conducted observations to assess the frequency and impact of on-street parking on Park Street. A survey was undertaken to ascertain the requirements of the residents.
The results of this survey indicated that most respondents favoured implementing restrictions on Park Street.
Based on the observations and results of the survey, staff recommends the implementation of No Parking restrictions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the west side of Park Street between Railroad Street and Denison Avenue. This restriction will assist the residents in accessing their driveways and provide a clear passage.
Figure 1, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions.
Denison Avenue (Ward 1)
Denison Avenue from McMurchy Avenue North to the dead end is a local residential roadway where on-street parking is primarily used by the residents and visitors of the street. Along the roadway there are a number of townhouse complexes and laneways. There is auxiliary off road visitor parking available in the townhouse complexes. Currently parking is prohibited on the south side of Denison Avenue from McMurchy Avenue North to a point 60 metres west of McMurchy Avenue.
Observations undertaken by staff revealed that parking was evident on both sides of Denison Avenue, causing egress problems for residents, and limited access for through traffic (including emergency service and maintenance vehicles). A survey was undertaken to collect resident feedback, asking the residents to choose either the north or south side for a parking restriction. The results of the survey indicated that respondents equally favoured both north and south sides. Staff also determined that there are plans to extend this section of Denison Avenue to Haggert Avenue North, this year.
Based on the survey comments, and staff observations, the following issues were identified:
Drivers have issues exiting their driveways as a result of vehicles parked on the north side (the majority of available parking is on the north side and the majority of houses that have frontage on Denison Avenue are on the south side of the road).
Concerns with the ability of vehicles to turn left or right from McMurchy Avenue North onto Denison Avenue when vehicles are parked on the north side of 9.2.1-4
Denison Avenue adjacent to McMurchy (as mentioned above parking on the south side, in the area of McMurchy Avenue, is currently restricted).
There is a curve in the road which can cause limited visibility and difficulty for drivers exiting their driveways when vehicles park on the north side (inside) of the curve.
Likely change in traffic patterns once the connection of Denison Avenue to Haggert Avenue North is made.
Based on the above mentioned, staff recommends the implementation of a “No Parking Anytime” restriction on the north side of Denison Avenue between McMurchy Avenue North and Garden Park Lane/Limestone Edge Lane.
Staff will reassess the traffic patterns upon the completion of the connection of Denison Avenue to Haggert Avenue North to determine the needs for further parking restrictions, or public consultation, on the remainder of the road (from Garden Park Lane/Limestone Edge Lane to Haggert Avenue North).
Figure 2, attached, illustrates the current and recommended restrictions.
Nuttall Street (Ward 7)
Staff conducted observations on Nuttall Street to determine frequency and impact of on-street parking generated by a nearby school. Currently, stopping is prohibited from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Nuttall Street between North Park Drive and Nadia Place.
A survey was undertaken to ascertain the requirements of the residents. The results of the survey indicated that current restriction is not representative of the parking needs on this roadway. These results also indicated that most respondents favoured extending the existing restrictions on the north side of Nuttall Street to Nadia Place and Nimrod Crescent (easterly intersection).
Based on the observations and the results of the parking survey, staff recommends implementing on-street stopping restrictions on the north side of Nuttall Street between Nadia Place and Nimrod Crescent (easterly intersection) from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This restriction will assist the residents in accessing their driveways and provide a clear passage for emergency service vehicles accessing the roadway.
A housekeeping amendment is required to remove existing No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. restrictions between Nadia Place (extended) and North Park Drive to reflect the new proposed restrictions from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Nimrod Crescent (easterly intersection) to North Park Drive.
Figure 3, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions. 9.2.1-5
New Hampshire Court (Ward 7)
Staff conducted observations on New Hampshire Court to determine the frequency and impact of on-street parking generated by a nearby school. A survey was undertaken to ascertain the preferences of residents affected by any proposed changes in restrictions.
Based on the observations and the results of the parking survey, staff recommends implementing restrictions on on-street stopping along the north side of New Hampshire Court between North Park Drive and 100 metres west of North Park Drive (the first curve) from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This restriction will assist the residents in accessing their driveways and provide a clear passage for emergency service vehicles accessing the roadway.
Figure 4, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions.
Production Road (Ward 8)
Production Road is a two lane local industrial roadway where on-street parking is generally used by the area businesses. There is a transit stop present at the westerly end of Production Road which is served by Brampton Transit route 20A. Due to the presence of a cul-de-sac at the westerly end of Production Road, there is a need for transit buses to maneuver around the cul-de-sac and travel in the opposing direction. Observations undertaken by staff revealed large trucks stopping in the cul-de-sac portion of the roadway waiting to be processed, and as a result creating unsafe conditions for transit buses to maneuver around.
Based on the observations, staff recommends “No Stopping, Anytime” restrictions on both sides of Production Road between a point 433 metres east of Airport Road and the westerly limit of Production Road (including cul-de-sac).
Figure 5, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions.
Lillian Crescent (Ward 9)
Lillian Crescent is a two lane local roadway where on-street parking is primarily used by local area residents and a nearby place of worship. Observations undertaken by staff revealed that parking was evident on both sides of the roadway causing egress problems for residents and limited access for through traffic (including emergency service and maintenance vehicles). The highest frequency of on-street parking coincides with prayer times offered at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar of Brampton (located at 291 Great Lakes Drive). A survey was undertaken to ascertain the requirements of the residents. The results of this survey indicated that most respondents favoured implementing restrictions on the inner side (Odd numbers) of Lillian Crescent. 9.2.1-6
Based on the observations, resulting safety concern and results of the survey, staff recommends the implementation of “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the inner side (Odd numbers) of Lillian Crescent between Demaris Drive (westerly intersection) and Demaris Drive (easterly intersection). This restriction will assist the residents in accessing their driveways and provide a clear passage for emergency service vehicles accessing the roadway. Jamiat-ul-Ansar of Brampton and all residents impacted have been informed of the proposed parking restrictions. Figure 6, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions.
Clover Bloom Road (Ward 9)
Clover Bloom Road is a local residential roadway where on-street parking is primarily used by the residents and visitors of the street. Observations undertaken by staff along Clover Bloom Road in the vicinity of the southwesterly curved portion revealed that parking was evident on both sides of Clover Bloom Road, causing egress problems for residents, and limited access along this portion of Clover Bloom Road for through traffic (including emergency service and maintenance vehicles). As such, restrictions are required on one side of Clover Bloom Road.
Based on observations and the results of the parking survey distributed to area residents, staff recommend the implementation of “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clover Bloom Road between Rain Lily Lane and a point 80 metres south of Rain Lily Lane.
Figure 7, attached, illustrates the recommended restrictions.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
The costs associated with the installation of the traffic signs required to support this initiative are estimated to be $900.00. These costs are to be funded from account # 200212.001.1320.0001.
There are sufficient funds available to proceed with this initiative.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the Move and Connect Priority of the Strategic Plan by keeping people and goods moving efficiently by investing in new infrastructure and maintaining a good state of repair.
Conclusion:
Based on the review of on-street parking along the subject roadways, staff recommends implementing the following restriction:
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“No Parking, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” restrictions on the west side of Park Street between Railroad Street and Denison Avenue “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the north side of Denison Avenue between McMurchy Avenue North and Garden Park Lane/Limestone Edge Lane. “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” restrictions on the north side of Nuttall Street between Nadia Place and Nimrod Crescent (easterly intersection). “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” restrictions on the north side of New Hampshire Court between North Park Drive and a point 100 metres east of North Park Drive. “No Stopping, Anytime” restrictions along both sides of Production Road between a point 433 metres east of Airport Road and the westerly limit of Production Road (including cul-de-sac). “No Parking, Anytime” Restrictions on the Inner side (Odd numbers) of Lillian Crescent between Demaris Drive (westerly intersection) and Demaris Drive (easterly intersection) “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clover Bloom Road between Rain Lily Lane and a point 80 metres south of Rain Lily Lane
The implementation of the proposed parking/stopping restrictions will improve sightlines and assist in providing a clear passageway for traffic.
Giancarlo Perez Miller Michael Parks, C.E.T. Traffic Operations Technologist, Director, Road Maintenance, Operations Road Maintenance, Operations and and Fleet Fleet Public Works and Engineering Public Works and Engineering
Attachments:
Figure 1: Park Street Figure 2: Denison Avenue Figure 3: Nuttall Street Figure 4: New Hampshire Court Figure 5: Production Road Figure 6: Lillian Crescent Figure 7: Clover Bloom Road
Report authored by: Giancarlo Perez Miller
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Enzo Di Rosa Wednesday April 12, 2017
Brampton, Ontario
Re: Parking/Safety Concern
To Whom It May Concern, I am resident of Clover Bloom Road, since I purchased our home here, I have been faced with many challenges of entering our own driveway, and also exiting my own driveway. Many times we have found unknown individuals parked outside our house in front of our driveway. It puts us in a position here where we cannot leave because of them being parked there. A call should not have to be made to bylaw. Parking enforcement investigates the road at night so I don’t understand lets check it during the day and maybe if the unknown persons obstructing the entrance way & exit bylaw can enforce the issue the parking also relates to safety concerns when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street my wife and I cannot gain access to our driveway properly leaving us with unsafe and difficult challenges every time. We have contacted bylaw services and Chris King but our concerns & also information was taken incorrectly as my calls were recorded. I spoke with my lawyer Daniel Freudman regarding my concerns he has advised me to document and record my calls and take pictures or videos so I have records of all of my conversations and videos of the issues. Importantly the essential services like paramedics & fire & police cannot travel through the street safely to reach my home and the homes of others due to unknown persons parking on both sides of the street the turnaround time for our this concern with the City of Brampton was supposed to be looked after by 35 days its now going on to a year this unacceptable. On December 14, 2016 I recorded a fire truck who was stuck and having to back up to a side street that was located half a block down off of Clover Bloom because of the overflow of vehicles parking on the streets and at the roundabout these matters should have been resolved already this has caused much stress and uneasiness to our access to our property and has a major safety concern regarding essential services arriving, this is not only for us but other residents that may not speak English. I have called bylaw numerous times to have someone come and investigate and I have never had an officer come out and speak with me since I have lived here I am tired of the negligence its time let’s work together because I believe some compensation towards this inconvenience should be negotiated I have also spoken with Giancarlo Perez in traffic services who in the beginning left me hanging for a many months after phone calls emails, I have spoken with Chris King supervisor at Traffic Services who also did the same this is not a proper way to disregard or neglect residents especially with such a high urgency of safety concern, this has definitely impacted us and interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of our property and access to my driveway continues to be a major nuisance in our lives I have records of my calls and documented all of my discussions and many photos and videos to assist with this matter I hope there is a solution to this matter very soon. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at thank you….
Enzo Di Rosa. 4.1 (Revised)
PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON MAY 17, 2017
AN OVERVIEW OF BRAIN INJURY & SERVICES AT PEEL HALTON DUFFERIN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SERVICES WHAT IS AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI)?
ABI refers to damage to the brain which occurs after birth.
Different types of injuries can occur depending on the impact on the brain LEADING CAUSES OF ABI TRAUMATIC AND NON-TRAUMATIC
Automobile Collision, 40% 2% 3% Falls, 12%
17% Illness Affecting the Brain, 11% 17% 7% Victim of Assault, 3%
12% 2% Anoxia, 2% 15% Other, 11%
3% Bicycle Crash, 3% 3%
40% Motorcycle Collision, 3% Recreational Vehicle, 2%
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, 7%
* OBIA Impact Report 2012 (N=592) ABI STATISTICS
. Over 500,000 individuals living with ABI in Ontario, with18,000 new cases added each year (Ontario Brain Injury Association) Cognitive . Cost estimates at more than $2 billion/year in Ontario . ABI is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide (Ontario Brain Injury Association) Behavioural Physical ABI . 15 times more common than spinal cord injury . 30 times more common than breast cancer . 400 times more common than HIV/AIDS
(The OBIA Impact Report, 2012) Emotional . ABI is a chronic disability that requires life long support and resource commitment CHANGES AFTER BRAIN INJURY
Perceptual
Social Physical
Emotional/ Brain Cognitive psychological Injury (thinking)
Information Behavioural Processing
Executive functioning OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AT PHD ABIS OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AT PHD ABIS
• MMP Treatment Beds • Day Services • Caregiver Services (PHD West, TRSL) (Social/Recreational, (Family Support Group, • Residential Rehabilitation Functional Training, Clinical Peer Mentorship, Website, & Treatment Psychosocial Adjustment) Newsletter, Skill Building • (Britannia, Conover, • Seniors Program Workshops) Windsor Hill) (Extendicare Integration • Neuropsychiatry • Partnerships (Thrive, SHIP, Partnership & • Psychology Region of Peel) Neurobehavioural Support • Behavioural Consultation • Supported Independent Workers) • Family/Caregiver Living (SIL) • Case Management Counselling
Outreach Services • Concussion • Education/Knowledge Centre – COPE • System Coordination/Navigation
AssistedLiving/Residential • Concussion Services
(NEW) Clinical and Caregiver ServicesClinicalCaregiver and
OTN COMMUNITY SERVICES
Day Services Functional Skill Groups and Socio-Recreational Programing Psychosocial Groups Case Management Clinical Services Psychological and Neuropsychiatric Counselling and Consultations Seniors Program Neurobehavioural Support Workers in LTC, Hospital and Homes Integrated Partnership Supported Independent Living Program Rent Supplements Targeted Support Caregiver Services Concussion Services
DEVELOPMENTS IN BRAMPTON – NORTH PEEL
Conover Place (Assisted Living Rehabilitation and Treatment, 24/7) – 3 beds Rent-geared-to-income housing units Expansion of Psychological support groups Expansion of Caregiver Services Partnership in providing ABI-specialized Day Services – rehabilitation and teaching! Community and cultural partnerships moving forward… HOW TO APPLY
Who can apply? Anyone can refer Application is available on website: www.phdabis.org Call Candice, Clinical Services Coordinator, at 905-949-4411 ext. 250 WHAT DOES PHD ABIS MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you to all our clients and family members for your heartfelt words and support!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw5aKApPeH0&feature=em- share_video_user COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-6
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 to Order
Meeting 1:00 12:13 11:21 1:28 10:47 11:18 10:41 10:47 12:58 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP PP P P PPP Councillor Bowman
PP P A(OMB) P P A(OMB) P P Councillor Dhillon
PP P AL(PER) P P PPP Councillor Fortini 12:30 PP PP P P PPPLE(OMB) Councillor Gibson 11:45 P P LE(OMB) P P P P P AL(PER) P Councillor Medeiros 11:20 9:50 PP PPPP AL(PER) A(ILL) AL(PER) Councillor Miles 9:31 9:34 PP PP P P PPP Councillor Moore
P A(PER) PPPP PPP Councillor Palleschi
PP AL(PER) P P P P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 9:31 PP PP P P PPP Councillor Whillans
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P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
Meeting Called 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 to Order
Meeting 12:41 12:00 10:55 10:45 12:22 4:58 11:06 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP P PPP Councillor Bowman
P AL(PER) P P PPP Councillor Dhillon 9:34 PPP PLE(OMB)PPP Councillor Fortini 9:44 PPP P PPP Councillor Gibson
PPPP A(PER) P P Councillor Medeiros
P P AL(PER) P PPP Councillor Miles 9:36 PPP P PPP Councillor Moore
PPP P PPP Councillor Palleschi
P AL(PER) A(PER) P PPP Councillor Sprovieri 9:34 PPP P PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-8
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 16 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 16 Bowman
002001000 Councillor 14 Dhillon
000001010 Councillor 16 Fortini
000000010 Councillor 16 Gibson
010001010 Councillor 15 Medeiros
100003000 15 Councillor Miles
000000000 Councillor 16 Moore
010000000 Councillor 15 Palleschi
020002000 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 16 Whillans
3 of 3 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-9
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 3:00 3:01 3:01 3:00 3:00 3:01 1:01 3:00 1:20 to Order
Meeting 4:55 6:47 5:13 5:31 4:49 5:06 2:45 3:59 2:12 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPPPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
P P A(OMB) P AL(PER) P A(OMB) PP Councillor Dhillon 3:08 AL(PER) P P PP AL(PER) P PP Councillor Fortini 3:06 3:02 PPPPPPPLE(OMB)PA(OMB) Councillor Gibson 1:45 PPPPPPPPP Councillor Medeiros
AL(PER) P LE(PER) P P P LE(PER) AL(PER) P A(ILL) P Councillor Miles 3:05 6:23 4:07 3:03 PPPPPPAL(OMB)PP Councillor Moore 1:45 P P P P P LE(OMB) AL(PER) P PP Councillor Palleschi 4:48 3:02 P P LE(PER) P PP AL(PER) P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 6:42 3:03 P P P PP P LE(PER) P PP Councillor Whillans 4:21
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P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
cancelled
Meeting Called 3:00 3:01 1:00 3:01 3:21 3:00 to Order
Meeting 5:39 3:44 3:29 3:59 4:06 5:30 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP PPP Councillor Bowman
P P P P AL(PER) P LE(OMB) Councillor Dhillon 3:23 4:32 PPP PPP Councillor Fortini
PPP PPP Councillor Gibson
P A(OMB) AL(PER) A(PER) P P LE(OMB) Councillor Medeiros 1:25 5:01 P P P P AL(PER) P Councillor Miles 3:22 PPP PPP Councillor Moore
P P AL(PER) P AL(PER) P Councillor Palleschi 1:01 3:24 PPP PPP Councillor Sprovieri
PPP PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-11
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 15 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 15 Bowman
002002010 Councillor 13 Dhillon
000002000 Councillor 15 Fortini
001000010 Councillor 14 Gibson
011001010 Councillor 13 Medeiros
100003002 14 Councillor Miles
000010000 Councillor 15 Moore
000003010 Councillor 15 Palleschi
010001001 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000001 Councillor 15 Whillans
3 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-12
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
20-Jan 03-Feb 17-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun 15-Jun
Meeting Called 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:01 1:00 1:00 3:02 1:00 3:01 to Order
Meeting 2:45 2:07 2:35 2:29 1:46 2:21 2:44 3:09 2:43 4:31 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Bowman
PPP A(OMB)PP PA(OMB)PP Councillor Dhillon
P AL(PER) P P AL(PER) P P P P P Councillor Fortini 1:04 1:02 PPP P PP PA(OMB)PA(OMB) Councillor Gibson
PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Medeiros
AL(PER) P AL(PER) P AL(PER) P P P A(ILL) P LE(OMB) Councillor Miles 1:08 1:01 1:02 4:15 PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Moore
AL(PER) P P LE(PER) P LE(OMB) P P P P P P Councillor Palleschi 1:03 2:00 2:21 P P AL(PER) P P P P P A(PER) P Councillor Sprovieri 1:01 PPP P PP PPPP Councillor Whillans
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P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 02-Nov 16-Nov 07-Dec
cancelled cancelled
Meeting Called 1:01 1:01 1:00 1:28 1:00 to Order
Meeting 2:06 2:09 2:34 3:04 2:07 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP PPP Councillor Bowman
PP P P AL(PER) Councillor Dhillon 1:03 AL(PER) P PPP Councillor Fortini 1:05 PP PPP Councillor Gibson
P P LE(OMB) A(PER) P P Councillor Medeiros 1:46 P P LE(PER) AL(OMB) P P Councillor Miles 2:06 1:01 PP PPP Councillor Moore
P AL(PER) PPP Councillor Palleschi 1:03 PP PPP Councillor Sprovieri
PP PPP Councillor Whillans
2 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-14
Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 15 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 15 Bowman
002001000 Councillor 13 Dhillon
000003000 Councillor 15 Fortini
002000000 Councillor 13 Gibson
010000010 Councillor 14 Medeiros
100013011 14 Councillor Miles
000000000 Councillor 15 Moore
000002011 Councillor 15 Palleschi
010001000 Councillor 14 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 15 Whillans
3 of 3 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE - OPEN SESSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016 Replacement Page 7.2.1-15
P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
11-Jan 25-Jan 08-Feb 22-Feb 07-Mar 04-Apr 25-Apr 16-May 30-May 06-Jun 20-Jun
cancelled
Meeting Called 7:01 1:00 1:00 7:02 7:03 1:00 7:00 1:00 7:01 1:04 to Order
Meeting 8:21 2:42 4:42 11:20 9:19 2:07 8:36 4:34 9:25 4:47 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Dhillon
PP P LE(PER) P P P P P P P Councillor Fortini 3:35 PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Gibson
PP P A(VAC)PPPPPP Councillor Medeiros
A(VAC) P P LE(PER) P P P P P P P Councillor Miles 3:57 PA(VAC)P PPPPPPP Councillor Moore
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Palleschi
A(PER) P P PPPPPPP Councillor Sprovieri
PP P PPPPPPP Councillor Whillans
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P = Present A = Absent: ILL (illness); PER (personal); VAC (vacation); OMB (other municipal business) AL = Arrived late: OMB (other municipal business); PER (personal) LE = Left early and did not return: ILL (illness); PER (personal); OMB (other municipal business)
04-Jul 12-Sep 26-Sep 03-Oct 17-Oct 07-Nov 21-Nov 05-Dec
cancelled
Meeting Called 7:00 5:04 7:00 1:02 7:00 1:00 4:00 to Order
Meeting 10:02 8:33 9:20 2:52 9:35 3:31 8:56 Adjouned
Mayor Jeffrey
PPPPPPP Councillor Bowman
P P P A(PER) P P P Councillor Dhillon
PPPPPPP Councillor Fortini
PPPPPPP Councillor Gibson
P P P P P AL(PER) A(ILL) Councillor Medeiros 1:01 P P P A(VAC) P P AL(PER) LE(PER) Councillor Miles 4:08 7:00 PPPPPPP Councillor Moore
PPPPAL(PER)PP Councillor Palleschi 7:01 PPPPPPP Councillor Sprovieri
PPPPPPP Councillor Whillans
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Scheduled Committee Attendance Totals Meetings
Total number Absent Reasons Arrived Late Left Early Total number of Meetings of Meetings in attended by Other Other Other 2016 the member in Illness Personal Municipal Vacation Municipal Personal Illness Municipal Personal 2016 Business Business Business 000000000 17 Mayor 0 Jeffrey
000000000 Councillor 17 Bowman
010000000 Councillor 16 Dhillon
000000001 Councillor 17 Fortini
000000000 Councillor 17 Gibson
100101000 Councillor 15 Medeiros
000201002 15 Councillor Miles
000100000 Councillor 16 Moore
000001000 Councillor 17 Palleschi
010000000 Councillor 16 Sprovieri
000000000 Councillor 17 Whillans
3 of 3 7.4.1-1
The following Resolution was passed by City Council on May 10, 2017:
C125-2017 That the following correspondence and motion be referred to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 17, 2017:
1. That the correspondence from Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, dated April 24, 2017, to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2017, re: FCM Legal Defense Fund, be received; and,
2. Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has established a Legal Defense Fund which, for over 20 years, has served to defend the national legal interests of Canada’s municipalities and advocate for the constitutional ability of municipalities to exercise their legislative powers; and
Whereas the FCM’s Legal Defense Fund has become depleted in recent years defending, intervening and advocating for shared municipal interests including such matters as the constitutional jurisdiction of municipalities and municipal right-of-way management; and
Whereas FCM is requesting member municipalities to contribute to the Legal Defense Fund to replenish the Fund, and has provided all member municipalities with an invoice for proportional contributions to the Legal Defense Fund based on an formula of 2 cents per capita, and provided a voluntary invoice to the City of Brampton in the amount of $6,639.74, and intends to establish an annual voluntary contribution program; and
Whereas the City of Brampton continues to be a FCM member in good standing and has participated on the FCM board of directors to further common municipal interests benefiting the City of Brampton and other municipalities;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton provide a one-time 2017 contribution of $6,639.74 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Legal Defense Fund to replenish the Fund for the benefit of all member municipalities, including the City of Brampton; and
Be It Further Resolved That funding for the City’s payment to the FCM Legal Defense Fund be sourced from the existing Corporate Representation Account #201115.001.0134.0001 for 2017, used for Council expenditures related to FCM and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) activities, and which has sufficient funding in the approved budget for this contribution; and
Be It Further Resolved That FCM funding requests to replenish the FCM Legal Defense Fund in future years after 2017, be subject to Council approval as part of the annual budget process.
7.4.1-2
April 24, 2017
Dear colleagues,
Last month, you received an information package about a campaign to recapitalize FCM's Legal Defense Fund. Since 1997, the Fund has been instrumental in advancing the national legal interests of Canada's cities. It has enabled FCM to intervene in precedent-setting cases on behalf of a number of BCMC members, on issues such as rights-of-way management and payments in lieu of taxes.
Since the launch of our recapitalization efforts, municipalities from across Canada have begun to contribute. Recently, the City of Gatineau approved a contribution of just over $7,000 to the Fund. Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin had this to say about the contribution:
“The Legal Defense Fund is such an important tool for cities and communities, so contributing was an easy decision. It allows us to tap into proactive legal advice on emerging issues that impact us all—while continuing to advance our legal interests. Cities already collaborate well on an advocacy front. The Fund enables us to do the same on a legal front, ensuring we respond to national legal issues with a united voice."
Contributions to the Fund are voluntary, but critically important. The majority of Fund-supported interventions occur on behalf of BCMC members, so BCMC has a key role to play in supporting the viability of the Fund. That's why I am asking for your support. In your information package, you received a voluntary invoice for your city, based on the set formula of 2 cents per capita. Please consider making a contribution. Thank you to the City of Gatineau and to all those who have contributed so far.
For more information, visit the membership page at fcm.ca or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Brock Carlton Chief Executive Officer
7.4.1-3 7.4.1-4 7.4.1-5 11.1-1
Government Relations Matters Briefing Report Committee of Council
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Region of Peel Committee Meetings Thursday, May 18, 2017
Growth Management Committee 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2017/2017-05-11-phc-agenda.pdf
Emergency Management Program Committee 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2017/2017-05-11-rc-agenda.pdf
Growth Management Committee
4.1: Growth Management Strategy Update http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2017/2017-05-11-rc-agenda.pdf#page=25
Summary:
Provides a discussion on indicators of achievement of the 2031A forecasts; preliminary growth allocations on a range of planning horizons to 2041; and the potential to direct additional population to the Town of Caledon.
City of Brampton:
Staff previously provided comments to Council as part of the January 18, 2017 Government Relations Matters briefing report.
Staff continues to advocate for an allocation for Brampton of: o A population of 890,000 people in 2041; and o Sufficient employment to achieve an activity rate of 40% by 2041 (344,00 jobs)
The report dated May 18, 2017 addresses the provisional distribution of population and employment to the area municipalities. The distribution for Brampton does not result in the municipality achieving a 40% activity rate by 2041.
On page 4.1-2, staff is of the opinion the following statement is not accurate: “The Region’s growth management work is consistent with the 2031B, 2036 and 2041 population forecasts and the principles of the proposed amendments to the Growth Plan,” as the scenario does not reflect the greenfield density and intensification targets in the proposed Growth Plan.
11.1-2
In regards to information provided on 4.1-4, addressing the potential for directing additional population to Caledon, neither of the scenarios presented changes the population assigned to Brampton.
o A potential concern for Brampton is shifting growth from Mississauga to Caledon would lower the Region’s overall intensification rate. o This may trigger an increase in the intensification rate in order to make up the difference (i.e. plan for more units inside the built-up area). o Mississauga staff have provided feedback noting that shifting population to Caledon is inconsistent with policies regarding intensification and the efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure.
The report references the 890,000 population assigned to Brampton that already represents a reduction from preliminary Peel forecasts for the city. This is in reference to the 913,000 population that was initially assigned to Brampton in the first round of the Peel/area municipal forecast distribution exercise.
Recommendation
Receipt of the report is recommended.
Staff will continue to be an active participant in the ongoing discussions with the Region and area municipalities.
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