Committee of Council Minutes for September 4, 2019
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Minutes Committee of Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Members Present: Regional Councillor R. Santos – Wards 1 and 5 Chair, Community Services Section Vice-Chair, Corporate Services Section Regional Councillor P. Vicente – Wards 1 and 5 Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section Vice-Chair, Economic Development and Culture Section Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 (arrived late after 1st recess – 12:49 p.m. – personal) (left at 2:55 p.m. – personal) Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 (arrived late after 1st recess – 12:46 p.m. – personal) Regional Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 Vice-Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section (arrived late after 1st recess – 12:46 p.m. – personal) City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor C. Williams – Wards 7 and 8 Vice-Chair, Community Services Section City Councillor H. Singh – Wards 9 and 10 Chair, Corporate Services Section Members Absent: Regional Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 Chair, Economic Development and Culture Section (other municipal business) Staff Present: A. Meneses, Acting Chief Administrative Officer J. Pittari, Commissioner, Corporate Services A. Parsons, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Development Services R. Rason, Acting Commissioner, Community Services M. Won, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit B. Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services J. Zingaro, Deputy City Solicitor, Corporate Services P. Fay, City Clerk C. Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk S. Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office Minutes Committee of Council The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., failed for quorum at 10:58 a.m., regained quorum at 10:59 a.m., recessed at 11:55 a.m. and reconvened at 12:45 p.m. At 3:03 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session and recessed from Closed Session at 3:25 pm. Committee moved back into Open Session at 3:29 p.m. and adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Note: At 10:58 a.m., Committee failed for quorum, at which time the following members were recorded as being present: Regional Councillor Vicente City Councillor Whillans City Councillor Bowman City Councillor Singh City Councillor Williams Committee regained quorum at 10:59 a.m. and the meeting resumed. 1. Approval of Agenda During consideration of the agenda, there was Committee consensus to re- order the items to deal with Item 4.3 before Item 4.1. Staff provided background regarding Item 8.3.2, and advised that a report on this matter is targeting a future Planning and Development Committee meeting. The following motion was considered CW316-2019 That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2019 be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: 4.2. Announcement – 3rd Annual World of Jazz Festival– September 6-7, 2019 – Downtown Brampton 4.3. Announcement – Don Doan Dash – Sunday, September 8, 2019 – Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre 6.5. Delegation from Richard Antonio, Chair, Peel Health Coalition, re: Healthcare Town Hall – Request for Support / Partnership. 6.6. Delegation from John Pearce, Brampton resident, re: Short Term Rentals. 2019 09 04 Page 2 of 37 Minutes Committee of Council 8.3.5. Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: City Use of CAA Centre for Mayor and Council Garba. To delete: 8.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Driveway Widenings and Resurfacing. Carried The following supplementary information was published on the City’s website on September 3, 2019: 4.1. Presentation re: Cruisin' for a Cure Canada 5.1. Briefing report from L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters. The following supplementary information was published on the City’s website on September 4, 2019: 6.4. Presentation – Second Unit Registration Process 10.3.6. Presentation – Violence Against Women: Steps to End Violence and Take Back the Night 2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act – nil 3. Consent The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. (7.2.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.5, 8.3.1, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 10.2.2, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.4,) Items 7.2.1 and 8.2.2 were added to consent Items 8.2.4 and 10.3.5 were removed from consent 4. Announcements 2019 09 04 Page 3 of 37 Minutes Committee of Council 4.1. Announcement – Cruisin' for a Cure Canada – September 8, 2019 – CAA Centre Jim Dorsey, Communications, Prostate Cancer Canada Network Brampton Inc., announced the 13th Annual Cruisin' for a Cure Canada event taking place on September 8, 2019 at the CAA Centre, and invited Members of Council to attend. He provided information regarding the Prostate Cancer Canada Network and advised the purpose of this event is to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to get tested. Mr. Dorsey added that free PSA tests will be provided at the event. City Councillor Bowman thanked Mr. Dorsey for his presentation, encouraged all Members of Council to attend this event, and highlighted the importance of getting tested. 4.2. Announcement – 3rd Annual World of Jazz Festival – September 6-7, 2019 – Downtown Brampton Carmen Spada, Artistic Director, B-Jazzed, announced the 3rd Annual World of Jazz Festival taking place on September 6-7, 2019 in Downtown Brampton. Mr. Spada provided information on the schedule of events, and extended thanks to the event sponsors. Discussion ensued with respect to the economic impact, sustainability and growth of this festival, and the benefits of the City’s support through the Community Grant Program. 4.3. Announcement – Don Doan Dash – Sunday, September 8, 2019 – Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre Pam Barnwell, Brampton resident, announced that the Don Doan Dash is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre. Ms. Barnwell advised that all proceeds from this event will go directly to ALS Canada, and provided information on event registration, how to donate, and funds raised in 2018. Alan Beasley, Brampton resident, challenged Mayor Brown and Members of Council to participate in the race. A video of Don Doan’s 2019 induction into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame was played. 2019 09 04 Page 4 of 37 Minutes Committee of Council Committee recognized Mr. Doan for his many contributions to the Brampton community and for his courage battling ALS. Mr. Doan was described as an inspiration and local hero. 5. Government Relations Matters 5.1. Briefing Report from L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters. L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided an overview of the briefing report, which included updates on various Provincial and Federal Government matters. Committee asked questions regarding the community, culture and recreation funding, and thanked staff for their efforts in preparing Members of Council for the 2019 AMO Conference. The following motion was considered. CW317-2019 That the Briefing Report from L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2019, re: Government Relations Matters be received. Carried 5.2. Presentation by L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: 2019 AMO Conference Update. L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided a summary of the 2019 AMO Conference, which included delegations with eight (8) Ministries. Committee discussion took place with respect to the following: Commitments provided by the Ministries during the AMO delegations and follow-up strategies Provincial review on regional governance Role of MPPs to advocate for Brampton, and the need for meaningful consultations with the Province Update from staff on funding streams and tracking of funds received from the Province 2019 09 04 Page 5 of 37 Minutes Committee of Council Status of the invite extended to the Minister of Health to visit Brampton Civic Hospital to better understand healthcare issues The following motion was considered. CW318-2019 That the presentation by L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2019, re: 2019 AMO Conference Update be received. Carried 6. Delegations 6.1. Possible Delegations, re: Notice of the Intention to Amend Sign By-law 399- 2002, as amended, To Expand the Definition of “Urban Furniture”. Note: Notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on August 20, 2019. In response to an inquiry from the Chair, no one expressed an interest in delegating Committee on this matter. Item 7.2.1 was added to consent. See Item 7.2.1 – Recommendation CW323-2019 6.2. Possible Delegations, re: Notice of the Intention to Amend Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended – Minor Housekeeping Amendments. Note: Notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on August 20, 2019. In response to an inquiry from the Chair, no one expressed an interest in delegating Committee on this matter. Item 8.2.2 was added to consent. See Item 8.2.2 – Recommendation CW326-2019 6.3. Delegation from Henry F.