Brampton public meetings in 2023
181 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Special Meeting
This special meeting of Brampton City Council focuses on a discussion about international student housing, requested by Mayor Brown. A presentation by Dr. Mike Moffatt from the Smart Prosperity Institute will inform the discussion. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and a confirming by-law.
- Discussion on international student housing within Brampton
- Presentation by Dr. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation, Smart Prosperity Institute
- By-law to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider several heritage matters, including a recommendation to designate 44 Nelson Street West (The Cuthbert House) under the Ontario Heritage Act, a commemoration plan for the McClure Farmhouse at 8331 Heritage Road, a heritage incentive grant application for 7741 Churchville Road, and a review of property standards for designated heritage properties. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public question period.
- Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 44 Nelson Street West, The Cuthbert House - Ward 1
- Commemoration Plan for the McClure Farmhouse – 8331 Heritage Road
- Heritage Incentive Grant Application – 7741 Churchville Road
- Property Standards Review for Designated Heritage Properties
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting on December 19, 2023, to consider minor variance and consent applications. The agenda includes one new consent application, several deferrals, and numerous minor variance requests for properties across the city. Items range from driveway width and setback adjustments to requests for uses not currently permitted by the zoning by-law.
- Consent application B-2023-0029 by Trio Global Inc. for a lease over 21 years at 10041 McLaughlin Road North
- Deferral of A-2022-0181 for 11953 Creditview Road and 1577 Mayfield Road to reduce parking to 473 spaces (required 530) and drive-through stacking to 2 (required 4)
- Deferral of A-2022-0268 for 2257 and 2267 Embleton Road to permit a day nursery, reduce front yard landscaping to 40%, reduce setbacks, and increase building height to 12m
- Minor variance A-2023-0311 for 49 Kennedy Road South to permit a take-out restaurant where not allowed
- Minor variance A-2023-0339 for 16 Monkton Circle to permit a home occupation in a building with two dwelling units
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed.
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is holding a regular hybrid meeting to handle routine administrative items. The agenda includes approving the agenda, declarations of interest, and receiving minutes from a previous meeting and a nomination sub-committee. No reports, presentations, or new business items are listed, making this a largely procedural meeting.
- Receive minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting (approved by Council November 1, 2023)
- Receive Nomination Sub-Committee minutes from September 28, 2023
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual under Municipal Act 2001
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting agenda for Brampton City Council on December 13, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda.
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on Complete Streets Guidelines, parking in bike lanes, and winter cycling lessons from Finland. The committee will also receive updates on community rides and bike lanes on Charolais Boulevard. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are marked 'to be received.'
- Presentation on Complete Streets Guidelines by Fernanda Soares and Rowaidah Chaudry
- Presentation on parking in bike lanes by Barry Lavelle
- Presentation on winter cycling in Brampton, lessons from Finland, by Stephane Laidlaw
- Community Rides Debrief 2023 information item
- Wards 3 & 4 Town Hall on bike lanes on Charolais Boulevard information item
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council, but the agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, motions, or reports. There is nothing concrete for the council to decide or discuss in the provided text.
Brampton Heritage Board
This agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting on December 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council on December 11, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting.
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on December 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council with an agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
This agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting on December 7, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new residential rental licensing program for Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7, and amendments to the user fee by-law. They will also vote on zoning amendments for properties on Clarkway Drive and The Gore Road, and heritage designations for three properties. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and closed session matters.
- By-law 216-2023: Establish a licensing program for residential rental housing in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7
- By-law 217-2023: Amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, Schedule E (Facilities, Operations and Maintenance)
- By-law 218-2023: Zoning amendment for 10308 Clarkway Drive (Cedar Developments)
- By-law 219-2023: Zoning amendment for 10263 The Gore Road (Gore Creek Estates)
- By-law 223-2023: Heritage designation for 10315 Winston Churchill Boulevard
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special City Council meeting called to consider the 2024 Proposed Budget. Council will hear presentations from the Mayor, Treasurer, and department heads, followed by public delegations and a report on adding 50 transit operator positions. The meeting is part of a multi-day budget schedule running from December 5 to 13, 2023.
- 2024 Proposed Budget presentations by Mayor Brown and Treasurer N. Damer
- Departmental budget presentations (Transit, Fire, Community Services, Public Works, etc.)
- Staff report: Approval to increase Brampton Transit operator complement by 50 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
- Public delegations on the 2024 Proposed Budget (5 minutes max)
- Correspondence from resident Anthony Melo re: By-law Enforcement
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Brampton Environmental Alliance, receive updates on the Don't Mow, Let It Grow initiative and Grow Green Awards, and discuss creating an ad-hoc pollinator sub-committee. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Delegation from Rajbalinder Ghatoura and Stacey Wilson, Brampton Environmental Alliance, re: Introduction of the BEA
- Verbal update on Don't Mow, Let It Grow Initiative
- Verbal update on Grow Green Awards
- Discussion on establishment of an Ad-Hoc Pollinator Sub-Committee
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several development applications, including draft plans of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments along The Gore Road, as well as temporary zoning and sign by-law changes. The committee will also receive an update on development application fees and minutes from the Brampton Heritage Board. Public delegations are scheduled for two sign by-law amendments.
- Draft plan of subdivision for 282 residential units at 10365 The Gore Road (OZS-2021-0039)
- Draft plan of subdivision for 199 residential units at 10431 The Gore Road (OZS-2021-0047)
- Draft plan of subdivision for 471 single detached lots plus school and park blocks at 10635, 10647, and 0 The Gore Road (OZS-2023-0001)
- Draft plan of subdivision for 202 single detached dwellings at 10797 The Gore Road (OZS-2023-0002)
- Temporary zoning amendment for outdoor vehicle storage and security booth at 0 Queen Street East (OZS-2023-0031)
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to conduct applicant interviews and selection deliberations for municipal appointments. The substantive work will occur in closed session under the Municipal Act's personal-matters exception. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions listed.
- Closed session: applicant interviews (Section 239(2)(b))
- Closed session: selection deliberation (Section 239(2)(b))
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear four appeals. Three appeals concern orders issued under the Dog License By-law 250-2005, and one concerns an order under By-law 165-2022 (as amended) regarding a property at PLAN 688 LOT144. The tribunal will decide whether to uphold, vary, or cancel the orders.
- Hearing #1: Dog license appeal by Gangatharan Sellathamby & Gangatheran Sisikaladevi (incident July 19, 2023)
- Hearing #2: Dog license appeal by Barbara Whalen (incident June 6, 2023)
- Hearing #3: By-law 165-2022 appeal by Charanjit Singh and Gurjit Kaur Dhillon (OTC dated May 4, 2023; rescheduled from Oct 16, 2023)
- Hearing #4: Dog license appeal by Kamal Gill (incident August 21, 2023)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council will review several procurement requests for road reconstruction, transit improvements, and winter maintenance. Members will also discuss budget amendments for local projects and a proposed residential rental licensing pilot program.
- Procurement for Williams Parkway reconstruction between McLaughlin Road and Dixie Road
- Procurement for Chinguacousy Züm and cycling infrastructure improvements
- Proposed Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program for Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
- Budget amendments for Gage Park Construction and Bramalea Tennis Club Expansion
- Ten-year procurement for winter maintenance services
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on accessibility reviews of the Site Plan and Capital Project Review Process, the Brampton Sport Hall of Fame, and the new Brampton Transit Facility. They will also hear an update on accessible enforcement statistics for Q3 2023 and discuss municipal accessibility plan priorities. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public question period.
- Presentation on Site Plan and Capital Project Review Process by Accessibility Coordinator Sabrina Cook
- Accessible review of Brampton Sport Hall of Fame by Reich&Petch Design International
- Accessibility review of Brampton Transit Facility by Architecture49 Inc.
- Update on Accessible Enforcement Statistics Q3 2023 by Enforcement Officer Roberta Van Belkom
- Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
MedTech Task Force
The MedTech Task Force is meeting to hear presentations from stakeholders including MedTech Canada, Rowan University, Sheridan College, and others on topics like Ontario's wet lab challenge and the 2024 MedTech Conference in Toronto. Members will also discuss how Brampton businesses can support investment attraction, how to help startups grow alongside the new medical school and hospital, and opportunities from the wet lab challenge. The agenda is largely discussion and presentation-focused, with no formal decisions listed.
- Presentation by MedTech Canada on AdvaMed Toronto 2024 conference
- Presentation by Rowan University (guest) on potential collaboration
- Presentation by Sheridan College on academic partnerships
- Presentation on Ontario's Wet Lab Challenge by McMaster Innovation Park and Toronto Global
- Roundtable discussion on supporting startups in Brampton Venture Zone
City Council
City Council will consider updating 2024 user fees across multiple city departments and discuss a proposed parking plan. The meeting also includes discussions on animal service by-laws and a subdivision release in Ward 10.
- Proposed 2024 User Fees for Community, Corporate, Fire, Legislative, Public Works, and Planning services
- Proposed Brampton Parking Plan including rate increases starting in 2027
- Amendments to Dog and Animal Services By-laws
- Subdivision Release and Assumption for 2138436 Ontario Inc. in Ward 10
- Official Plan Amendment for 2959-2989 Bovaird Drive East and 9960-9990 Airport Road
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals regarding appointment deliberations, as permitted under the Municipal Act. No specific appointments or decisions are listed in the public agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for appointment deliberations
- Public Question Period limited to 15 minutes for questions on decisions made at this meeting
- Meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm or 30 minutes after City Council adjournment
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a heritage impact assessment for a property at 10020 Mississauga Road in Ward 6, and to receive an information report on heritage report terms of reference documents. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of previous minutes and updates on current heritage issues.
- Heritage Impact Assessment – 10020 Mississauga Road, Ward 6
- Information report on Heritage Report Terms of Reference documents
- Summary of Recommendations from September 19, 2023 meeting (approved by Council September 29, 2023)
- Update on current heritage issues by Principal Planner/Supervisor
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will consider four residential subdivision applications, together proposing over 2,500 new housing units, and will hear a staff presentation on city-wide zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also handle routine items such as consent motions, minutes, and question periods.
- City-initiated amendments to the Zoning By-law, city-wide (information presentation)
- Plan of subdivision and Official Plan/Zoning By-law amendment for 1,306 units at NE corner of Castlemore Road and Clarkway Drive (OZS-2021-0050)
- Draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 93 single detached dwellings and 26 townhouses at 10308 Clarkway Drive (OZS-2021-0019)
- Draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 91 single detached, 58 semi-detached, and 34 townhouse dwellings at 10263 The Gore Road (OZS-2021-0041)
- Plan of subdivision and Official Plan/Zoning By-law amendment for 1,038 units south of Mayfield Road between Bramalea Road and Torbram Road (OZS-2021-0026)
Council Workshop
This is a City Council workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive an update on Downtown projects and interim strategies for Downtown properties, followed by a closed session on the Downtown Riverwalk Project update. The closed session is held under the Municipal Act exception for educating or training members.
- Downtown projects update and interim strategies for Downtown properties
- Closed session: Downtown Riverwalk Project update
- Hybrid meeting: in-person and virtual options available
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear a continuation of an appeal filed under the Dog License By-law 250-2005. The appeal was filed by Marcia Parker and Daniel Gilruth regarding an incident on May 30, 2023, and was previously heard on October 16, 2023. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Continuation of hearing for File L25.03/2023 under Dog License By-law 250-2005
- Appellants: Marcia Parker and Daniel Gilruth
- Incident date: May 30, 2023; appeal filed June 30, 2023
- Hybrid meeting: in-person in Council Chambers and virtual option
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to discuss and decide on several staff reports, including the Brampton Parking Plan, options for dedicated breastfeeding spaces in city facilities, and a request to begin procurement for the 2024 Road Resurfacing Project. The committee will also receive a KPMG audit of the Historic Bovaird Site and consider updates to animal services and towing by-laws. Several announcements and delegations are scheduled, including a request for support for fashion festival events.
- Brampton Parking Plan (RM 44/2022) staff report and presentation
- Request to begin procurement for 2024 Road Resurfacing Project with list of streets
- Historic Bovaird Site Audit by KPMG and status of Bovaird House Management Agreement
- Animal Services By-law Updates and amendments to Administrative Penalties By-law 218-2019
- Updates and amendments regarding new Provincial Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid hearing on November 14, 2023, to consider new minor variance and consent applications, as well as deferrals and withdrawals. The agenda includes 18 new minor variance applications, 3 new consent applications, and several items deferred from previous meetings due to insufficient notice. The committee will also review minutes from the October 24 meeting and receive Region of Peel comments.
- Consent to sever land at 85 Victoria Street to create a residential lot (B-2023-0026)
- Consent for a lease over 21 years at Canadian Tire, 10021-10031 McLaughlin Road (B-2023-0027)
- Consent to sever 3.48 acres at 25 Peel Centre Drive for future residential use (B-2023-0028)
- Variance to allow a take-out restaurant at 49 Kennedy Road South (A-2023-0311)
- Variance to allow a third unit at 5 Mill Street North (A-2023-0313)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is meeting to receive and approve several audit-related reports, including the 2023 Property Tax Audit, the KPMG Audit Plan for the 2023 fiscal year, and an audit of the Historic Bovaird Site. The committee will also receive updates on the internal audit work plan, the corporate ethics hotline, and management action plans. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a security matter.
- Property Tax Audit 2023 - to be approved
- KPMG Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year - recommendation
- Historic Bovaird Site Audit - to be received
- Internal Audit Work Plan Status Update - to be received
- Corporate Ethics Hotline Quarterly Report - to be received
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will consider three planning reports: a zoning by-law amendment for a 45- and 50-storey mixed-use development at 137 Steeles Avenue West, an Official Plan amendment for residential development at 2959-2989 Bovaird Drive East and 9960-9990 Airport Road, and building improvement grants for 25 and 27 Main Street North. The committee will also receive correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Greenbelt legislation and housing targets. Public delegations and question periods are scheduled.
- Zoning amendment for two towers (45 and 50 storeys) on a 6-storey podium at 137 Steeles Avenue West
- Official Plan amendment for residential development at 2959-2989 Bovaird Drive East and 9960-9990 Airport Road
- Building Improvement Grant applications for 25 and 27 Main Street North (patio stones and gazebos)
- Correspondence on proposed Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine legislation
- Correspondence on housing targets from Minister Paul Calandra
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive business detailed.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to discuss school traffic safety, including site inspection reports for two schools. They will consider a crosswalk request at Jean Augustine Secondary School and a crossing guard request at Northwood Public School. The council will also receive an update on school patrol statistics for 2023-2024 and review previous minutes.
- Crosswalk request at Elbern Markell Drive and Bovaird Drive near Jean Augustine Secondary School, 500 Elbern Markell Drive, Ward 5
- Crossing guard request at Kimbark Drive and Gretna Drive near Northwood Public School, 70 Gretna Drive, Ward 5
- Update from Enforcement and By-law Services on School Patrol Statistics 2023-2024
- Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and substantive items, including the proposed adoption of the revised 2023 Official Plan (Brampton Plan), which would replace the 2006 plan. The agenda also includes several by-laws on topics such as interim taxes for 2024, business licensing, and electric vehicle charging fees, as well as various planning and administrative matters.
- Adoption of revised 2023 Official Plan (Brampton Plan) via By-law 195-2023
- By-law 182-2023 to levy and collect interim taxes for 2024
- By-law 184-2023 to replace Business Licensing By-law 332-2013
- By-law 183-2023 to amend fees for electric vehicle charging stations
- By-law 180-2023 to increase penalties for vehicles interfering with snow removal
Council Workshop
The City Council will participate in a workshop to receive an overview of the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar roles. The session also includes emergency management training and a review of the Covid-19 after action report.
- Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar overview by Muneeza Sheikh
- Emergency management training
- Covid-19 after action report review
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on October 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including amendments to the procedure by-law to implement new mayoral duties and authorities, the 2024 interim tax levy, and various infrastructure and community services reports. The agenda also includes several delegations, such as a request for a ceremonial street naming and a discussion on transitional housing for women fleeing violence.
- Amendments to Procedure By-law 160-2004 to implement new mayoral duties and authorities
- 2024 Interim Tax Levy and draft by-law
- Increased penalty for vehicles interfering with snow removal on city roads
- Procurement for consultant for new Brampton Arts and Culture Centre (Ward 4)
- Initiation of subdivision assumption for Scottish Heather Development Inc. (north of Steeles Avenue, west of Mississauga Road)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a hybrid hearing to decide on numerous minor variance and consent applications, including new, deferred, and withdrawn items. The agenda lists over 30 property-specific applications across Brampton, with one withdrawal request from BentallGreenOak for 297 Rutherford Road South. Decisions will affect individual properties, not city-wide policy.
- Withdrawal request B-2023-0022 for 297 Rutherford Road South (BentallGreenOak)
- New consent application B-2023-0025 for 175 Sun Pac Blvd (Di Poce Management)
- Deferred consent B-2023-0021 for 0 Exchange Drive (Di Poce Management)
- Deferred consent B-2023-0023 for 54 Beech Street (Mann)
- 23 new minor variance applications (A-2023-0219 through A-2023-0303)
Planning and Development Committee - Special Meeting
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the City of Brampton 2023 Official Plan (Brampton Plan), including policies for Major Transit Station Areas. The agenda includes a staff recommendation report, public delegations, and a public question period. This is a decision-making meeting on a major planning document.
- Proposed adoption of the City of Brampton 2023 Official Plan (Brampton Plan)
- Proposed adoption of Major Transit Station Areas policies
- Staff report by Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building, & Growth Management
- Public delegations (5 minutes maximum)
- Public question period (15 minute limit)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several staff reports and presentations regarding land use amendments. Items include proposed residential towers, a hospital height increase, a public youth shelter, and a truck parking facility.
- Proposed 39-storey apartment and student residence at 22-32 John Street
- Proposed 12-storey residential building with 300 units at 9624 Goreway Drive
- Proposed 29-storey mixed-use building at 2 Bartley Bull Parkway
- Proposed 13-storey hospital height increase at 20 Lynch Street
- Proposed 4-storey public youth shelter at 1358 Queen Street West
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a mayoral proposed matter regarding an affordable housing project by Habitat for Humanity, along with several routine subdivision releases, by-laws, and committee minutes. The agenda includes multiple land-related approvals and administrative items, with a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Mayoral proposed matter: Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project
- By-law 161-2023: Deeming by-law for 35 Worthington Avenue (Cabbage Patch Developments Inc.)
- By-law 162-2023: Subdivision release/assumption for Helport Developments Inc., south of Queen Street and east of Creditview Road
- By-law 163-2023: Subdivision release/assumption for Creview Development Inc., south of Bovaird Drive and west of Chinguacousy Road
- By-law 167-2023: Heritage designation for 9393 McLaughlin Road North
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a Heritage Impact Assessment for 10020 Mississauga Road in Ward 6. The board will also receive an information report on Heritage Report Terms of Reference documents. Previous minutes from September 19, 2023, were approved by Council on September 29, 2023, and are provided for information.
- Heritage Impact Assessment – 10020 Mississauga Road, Brampton - Ward 6
- Heritage Report Terms of Reference Documents (information report)
- Summary of Recommendations from September 19, 2023 meeting
- Hybrid meeting: in-person in Council Chambers and virtual option
- Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is holding a hybrid meeting on October 16, 2023, to hear five appeals. These include two property standard appeals, one licensing appeal, and two dog license appeals. The tribunal will decide each case based on the evidence presented.
- Hearing #1: Peel Condominium Corporation #260 appeal of OTCs issued March 16, 2023 under By-law 165-2022
- Hearing #2: Charanjit Singh and Gurjit Kaur Dhillon appeal of OTCs issued May 4, 2023 under By-law 165-2022
- Hearing #3: Gurmehtab Singh Cheema appeal under Licensing By-law 67-2014 (incident July 20, 2023)
- Hearing #4: Mandeep Dhaliwal appeal under Dog License By-law 250-2005 (incident April 3, 2023)
- Hearing #5: Marcia Parker and Daniel Gilruth appeal under Dog License By-law 250-2005 (incident May 30, 2023)
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to decide on a new stationary business licensing by-law, property expropriations for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project, and a fair wage policy, among other items. The agenda also includes delegations, reports on transit, tree services, and a community satisfaction survey, plus a notice of motion to proclaim Somali Heritage Month.
- New Stationary Business Licensing By-Law (replacing By-law 332-2013)
- Property expropriations for Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project (Riverwalk), Wards 1 and 3
- Fair Wage Policy recommendation
- Procurement for tree maintenance, planting, and stumping services (3-year period)
- Amendment to PRESTO Operating Agreement
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on protected intersections, crossrides in Durham Region, and construction updates for the Boviard multi-use path and Peter Robertson bike lanes. Members will also hear verbal updates on 2023 construction status, the Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zone Initiative, and the Orangeville-Brampton Rail Trail project, plus discuss 2024 events and a proposed recognition award.
- Presentation on Protected Intersections by Co-Chair Stephen Laidlaw
- Presentation on Crossrides in Durham Region by Co-Chair Lisa Stokes
- Boviard Multi-Use Path 410-10 construction update
- Peter Robertson Bike Lanes construction update
- Discussion on establishing an Active Transportation Advisory Committee Assistance Recognition Award
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This is a regular meeting of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes and declarations of interest, but also includes discussions on re-establishing sub-committees, a building update on the new Sports Hall of Fame, the meeting start time, and selection of a curator.
- Discussion on re-establishment of sub-committees
- Verbal update on new Sports Hall of Fame building
- Discussion on meeting start time
- Selection of a curator for the Sports Hall of Fame
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to review resident and school requests for traffic safety improvements, including new crosswalks and intersection reviews, and to consider site inspection reports for several schools. The agenda includes correspondence from residents and a vice-principal, as well as reports on traffic congestion, parking, and kiss-and-ride operations at multiple schools.
- Review of Honey Bee / Canarygrass Drive intersection near Sunny View Public School, 30 Chapparal Drive, Ward 9
- Review of Sunny Meadow / Sandalwood Parkway intersection near Sunny View Public School
- Request for crosswalk on Elbern Markell and Bovaird Drive near Jean Augustine Secondary School, 500 Elbern Markell Drive, Ward 5
- Site inspection reports for St. Jacinto Marto, St. Ursula, Fernforest, St. Edmund Campion, and St. Joseph schools
- Future inspections: St. Joseph walking route and Northwood Public School crossing guard at Kimbark and Gretna
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on the Grow Green Awards, the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, the Dearbourne Pollinator Pilot Project, and the Strategic Plan. The committee will also discuss environmental concerns in residential areas and how to mitigate them through public education and engagement. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for a vote.
- Verbal update on Grow Green Awards
- Verbal update on Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP)
- Verbal update on Dearbourne Pollinator Pilot Project
- Verbal update on Strategic Plan
- Discussion on environmental concerns in residential areas and public education
Committee of Adjustment
Brampton's Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear applications for minor variances and consents to land severance. The agenda includes one withdrawal, one new consent application, one deferred consent application, and 16 new minor variance applications. Decisions will be made on property-specific requests to relax zoning bylaws.
- Withdrawal of A-2023-0188 for 47 Drake Blvd.
- Consent B-2023-0024: re-establish separate properties at 535-547 Steeles Ave E and 59 First Gulf Blvd.
- Deferred consent B-2023-0020: sever 5.24 ha for commercial use at 35 Worthington Ave.
- Minor variance A-2023-0055: allow motor vehicle sales at 15 Hale Rd.
- Minor variance A-2023-0279: allow motor vehicle sales, repair, truck school at 68 Eastern Ave.
City Council - Special Meeting
Brampton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a series of by-laws related to zoning and official plan amendments, as well as to receive recommendations from the Brampton Heritage Board and Planning and Development Committee. The agenda includes a closed session for a property acquisition matter. Most items are approvals of previously discussed recommendations.
- By-law 152-2023: Zoning amendment for 253 Queen Street East (Ward 3)
- By-law 153-2023: Temporary use amendment for 5254 Old Castlemore Road (Ward 10)
- By-laws 154-2023 and 155-2023: Official plan and zoning amendments for 227 Vodden Street East (Ward 1)
- By-law 156-2023: City-initiated zoning amendment for 5556, 5600, 5620 Countryside Drive (Ward 10)
- By-laws 157-2023 and 158-2023: Official plan and zoning amendments for 10209 Bramalea Road (Ward 9)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document only contains interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop where members will review and provide feedback on the City's response to the Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force's 74 recommendations. The session includes presentations and discussion, with no formal decisions expected. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.
- Review of 74 Housing Affordability Task Force (HATF) Recommendations for City Response
- Discussion of City response to Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
- Attachments include Minister's letter and task force recommendation ranking chart
Council Workshop
This agenda for the Brampton Council Workshop on September 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two presentations: an orientation from the City Clerk's Office and an update from the Community Safety and Well-Being Office. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no decisions listed.
- Presentation by City Clerk's Office on committee orientation
- Presentation by Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being, on the Community Safety & Well-Being Office
Committee of Council
This Committee of Council meeting covers a wide range of reports and recommendations, including a budget amendment and procurement request for two fully electric fire trucks, a residential rental licensing pilot program, and updates on short-term rental licensing. The committee will also receive quarterly financial reports and consider several other items, such as a rent relief request from BGC Peel and a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Public delegations are scheduled for the fire truck and rent relief items.
- Budget amendment and procurement request for two fully electric fire trucks (items 10.2.1/10.2.2)
- Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program report and presentation (items 11.1.1/11.2.4)
- Short-Term Rental (STR) Accommodations Program and Business Licensing By-Law update (item 11.2.3)
- Rent relief request from BGC Peel for 247 McMurchy Avenue South (item 6.1)
- Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement (item 12.2.1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council. The main business is a summary of recommendations from the September 20, 2023 Committee of Council meeting, which includes a by-law to appoint an auditor. Council will also hold two closed-session discussions about litigation and solicitor-client privilege related to Ontario Land Tribunal matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items like approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and a public question period.
- By-law 150-2023 – To appoint an Auditor
- Closed session: Ontario Land Tribunal matter (litigation/privilege)
- Closed session: second Ontario Land Tribunal matter (litigation/privilege)
- Confirming by-law for proceedings of this special meeting
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to review heritage impact assessments for properties at 8331 Heritage Road, 69 Bramalea Road, 8000 Dixie Road, and 223 Main Street North, as well as heritage permit applications and a conservation plan. The board will also consider a heritage permit and incentive grant application for Camp Naivelt at 8956 Creditview Road. These are discussion and decision items under the Designation Program and Heritage Impact Assessment sections of the agenda.
- Heritage Impact Assessment and Documentation and Salvage Plan – 8331 Heritage Road – Ward 6
- Heritage Impact Assessment – 69 Bramalea Road – Ward 7
- Heritage Impact Assessment – 8000 Dixie Road – Ward 3
- Heritage Impact Assessment – 223 Main Street North – Ward 1 (Albert Milner House)
- Heritage Permit Application – 44 Church Street East – Ward 1
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is holding a regular meeting with presentations on committee orientation, selection of a nomination sub-committee, election of a chair and vice chair, and an update on the new Sports Hall of Fame building. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Staff presentations on Sports Hall of Fame Committee orientation by City Clerk's Office and Recreation Services
- Selection of Nomination Sub-Committee
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Verbal update on new Sports Hall of Fame building
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including merging the Brampton Appeal Tribunal and Property Standards Committee into a single administrative tribunal, approving a budget amendment to buy two fully electric fire trucks, and adopting multiple by-laws. The agenda also includes proclamations, announcements, and notices of motion on natural gas infrastructure delays and expanding the MedTech Task Force.
- By-law 138-2023 to merge Brampton Appeal Tribunal and Property Standards Committee into a single tribunal
- Budget amendment and procurement request for two fully electric fire trucks
- By-laws 139-2023 and 140-2023 for Official Plan and Zoning amendments at 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road (Ward 10)
- By-law 141-2023 to allow two-year pet licences under Dog By-law 250-2005
- By-law 142-2023 to levy annual amounts on Sheridan College, William Osler Health Centre, and other institutions
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 18 minor variance applications and one consent application, plus one withdrawal. The applications seek relief from zoning by-laws for things like lot widths, setbacks, driveway widths, and building heights. The committee will also consider deferrals for three related applications at 54 Beech Street.
- Consent application B-2023-0023 to sever 54 Beech Street into two lots for residential development (deferred)
- Minor variance A-2023-0211 for 64 Timberlane Drive to allow reduced front and side setbacks and increased lot coverage
- Minor variance A-2023-0255 for 6 Emanuele Place to allow a 12.28m building height and a 100.63 sq m accessory structure
- Minor variance A-2023-0260 for 10 Bowman Avenue to allow a 2m front yard fence (by-law max 1m)
- Withdrawal of application A-2023-0093 for 11 Sun Pac Boulevard, Unit 8
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding statutory public meetings and receiving staff reports on two applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. One would allow a 12-storey, 265-unit residential building at 1286-1306 Queen Street West, and the other a phased two-tower mixed-use development with 572 units at 69 Bramalea Road. The committee will also hear delegations from residents and a representative for a nearby property owner, and consider a recommendation for a private Montessori school and day nursery at 10209 Bramalea Road. Reports on strategic projects and a funding request from Home Opportunities Non-Profit Corporation are to be distributed before the meeting.
- Public hearing: 12-storey, 265-unit residential building at 1286-1306 Queen Street West (OZS-2023-0024)
- Public hearing: two mixed-use high-rise buildings, 572 units, at 69 Bramalea Road (OZS-2023-0020)
- Delegation by Brampton residents on Queen Street West application
- Delegation by Mike Everard (Augusta National Inc.) on Bramalea Road application
- Staff recommendation on private Montessori school and day nursery at 10209 Bramalea Road (OZS-2023-0026)
The Committee approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a property at 10209 Bramalea Road. Other applications for Queen Street West and Bramalea Road were received for consideration, with the latter involving a request for deferral.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 10209 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0026)
- Received presentation and delegations for 1286-1306 Queen Street West (File: OZS-2023-0024)
- Received presentation and delegations for 69 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0020)
- Approved agenda as amended (PDC112-2023)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on September 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council is meeting to review site inspection reports and crossing guard requests for six schools, including Eldorado, Carberry, Springbrook, Lougheed, Pte. Buckam Singh, and Whaley's Corners. They will also consider a new request from a resident for a crossing guard at Northwood Public School and follow up on deferred inspections from previous meetings. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Crossing guard request at Financial Dr. and Olivia Marie Rd. (Eldorado Public School)
- Review of Fernforest Dr. and Abitibi Dr. for crossing guard (Carberry Public School)
- Crossing guard request and traffic congestion at Jordensen Dr. and Lisson Cres. (Springbrook Public School)
- Safety upgrades assessment at Fernforest Dr. and Sandalwood Pkwy. (Lougheed Middle School)
- Resident request for crossing guard at Kimbark Dr. and Gretna Dr. (Northwood Public School)
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council reviewed site inspection reports for six schools and determined crossing guards were not warranted at the requested intersections. The Council approved several infrastructure improvements, including pavement markings and signal reviews, and ordered a new site inspection for Northwood Public School.
- Approved site inspection for Kimbark Drive and Gretna Drive (SC018-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Financial Drive and Olivia Marie Road (SC019-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Fernforest Dr. and Abitibi Lake Dr.; approved enhanced crosswalk markings (SC020-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Jordensen Drive and Lisson/Hanbury Crescent; approved enhanced markings (SC021-2023)
- Approved pedestrian signal timing review and asphalt repairs at Fernforest Dr. and Sandalwood Pkwy (SC022-2023)
- Denied crossing guard on Squire Ellis Dr.; approved All Way Stop warrant study (SC023-2023)
- Denied crossing guard at Edinburgh Road and Mugford Crescent; approved 'No Stopping Anytime' signs on Edinburgh Drive (SC024-2023)
- Approved agenda for September 7, 2023 meeting (SC0017-2023)
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting on September 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a motion to endorse the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' call for a modernized growth framework, a zero-carbon retrofit of the Susan Fennell Sportsplex, and updates to pet licensing fees. The agenda also includes several routine reports, such as the surplus declaration of city-owned property at 7752 Churchville Road and the 2023 levy by-law for institutions. Public delegations are scheduled for the surplus property, pet licensing fees, and a petition for more pickleball courts.
- Motion to endorse FCM's modernized municipal growth framework
- Zero Carbon Retrofit of Susan Fennell Sportsplex – budget amendment and procurement request
- Surplus declaration of ~0.066 acres at 7752 Churchville Road for disposal at fair market value
- Amendment to User-Fee By-law 380-2003 for pet licensing fees, including two-year licences
- Petition with 29 signatures for more pickleball courts in Brampton
The Committee approved changes to pet licensing fees and expiration dates. It also decided that a specific property on Churchville Road will not be deemed surplus. Additionally, a request for more pickleball courts was referred to staff for a 2024 report.
- Approved changes to pet license expiry from calendar year to 365 or 730 days (Carried)
- Approved amendments to User Fee By-law 380-2003 for pet license fees effective Nov 1, 2023 (Carried)
- Decided property at 7752 Churchville Road will not be deemed surplus for this or future Council terms (Carried)
- Referred petition for more pickleball courts to staff for a Q1 2024 report (Carried)
- Approved agenda amendments including a discussion on Riverstone Development (Carried)
- Approved routine consent items 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, and 15.1 (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee received four presentations regarding the design of Fire Station 215, the federal Enabling Youth Fund, recreation inclusion services, and Q2 accessible parking enforcement. No policy changes were made, and a proposed motion to review the Fire Station 215 access corridor was withdrawn.
- Approved agenda as published (AAC016-2023)
- Received presentation on Accessibility Design within Brampton Fire Station 215 (AAC017-2023)
- Received presentation on Government of Canada’s Enabling Youth Fund (AAC018-2023)
- Received presentation on Recreation Inclusion and Integration (AAC019-2023)
- Received Q2 Accessible Parking Enforcement Update (AAC020-2023)
- Withdrew motion to review access corridor at Fire Station 215 following staff response
Planning and Development Committee
Brampton's Planning and Development Committee meets to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including a city-wide Official Plan amendment for Major Transit Station Areas, zoning by-law amendments for specific properties, and applications for residential and commercial developments. The agenda includes statutory public meetings, staff reports with recommendations, and public delegations. Items range from a proposed residential development with two towers and townhouses to a truck wash facility and a commercial plaza.
- City-initiated Official Plan amendment for Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), city-wide
- Zoning by-law amendment for 5556, 5600, 5620 Countryside Drive to permit permanent office and outdoor storage
- Zoning amendment for 0 Goreway Drive for truck wash/repair facility, office, warehouse, and parking
- Official Plan and zoning amendment for 10209 Bramalea Road for a private Montessori school and day nursery
- Official Plan amendment for 2959-2989 Bovaird Drive East & 9960-9990 Airport Road to permit residential development
The Planning and Development Committee approved the inclusion of proposed Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) policies into a future Official Plan Amendment. The Committee requested reviews of sustainability metrics and home size ratios. Several staff presentations regarding zoning by-law amendments were received.
- Approved including proposed MTSA policies and schedules in future Official Plan Amendment
- Directed City Clerk to forward MTSA Information Report and resolution to Region of Peel, local MPs, and local MPPs
- Received staff presentation for zoning by-law amendment at 5556, 5600 and 5620 Countryside Drive
- Received staff presentation for zoning by-law amendment at 0 Goreway Drive (File: OZS-2023-0011)
- Received staff presentation for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment at 10209 Bramalea Road (File: OZS-2023-0026)
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on 2023-08-24 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports to summarize.
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is holding a hybrid meeting to hear 24 new minor variance applications, 2 new consent applications, and several deferred items. The agenda includes requests for driveway width increases, below-grade entrances, accessory structures, and various commercial uses. One application (A-2023-0130) has been withdrawn by the owner.
- Consent application B-2023-0022 by Bentall Green Oak for a servicing easement at 297 Rutherford Road South and 0 Glidden Road
- Consent application B-2022-0027 by Aecon Construction to sever a 0.65-hectare lot at 45, 55 Van Kirk Drive/12 Canam Crescent
- Minor variance A-2023-0230 by Waheguru Management Inc. to permit motor vehicle sales, repair, and a truck driving school at 68 Eastern Avenue
- Minor variance A-2023-0244 by 2 Bramkay St Holdings ULC to reduce parking from 403 to 296 spaces at 2 Bramkay Street
- Minor variance A-2023-0246 by The Helican Group Inc. to permit a health care office and larger grocery store at 5-7 Sandalwood Parkway
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on its 2023-26 work plan and budget, and on Ontario Walk Friendly Communities. Members will also hear a verbal update on proposed curb cuts and pedestrian crossovers, and discuss several items including bike lane parking enforcement, flooded pathways, and intersection safety. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-based, with no formal decisions listed.
- Presentation on 2023-26 Work Plan and Budget
- Presentation on Ontario Walk Friendly Communities
- Verbal update on 2023 proposed curb cuts and pedestrian crossovers
- Discussion on enforcing no parking in bike lanes (Bylaw 93-93, Schedule XXX)
- Discussion on Creditview Park flooded pathways and Franceschini Bridge curb cuts
The committee accepted a comprehensive work plan aligned with the 2040 Vision and Vision Zero to help the city pursue silver status from the Share The Road Cycling Coalition. The committee also requested that Traffic Operations staff attend the next meeting to discuss curb cuts and bike lane design.
- Accepted the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan (Carried)
- Received presentation on Ontario Walk Friendly Communities (Carried)
- Requested Traffic Operations staff attend next meeting for info on curb cuts and bike lane design (Carried)
- Received verbal update on 2023 Proposed Curb Cuts and Pedestrian Crossovers (Carried)
- Received July 2023 Sub-Committee Minutes (Carried)
- Referred correspondence regarding Orenda Road and Steeles Avenue East link to staff for response (Carried)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on August 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a proposed removal of a heritage-listed property to facilitate residential development, amendments to sign and nuisance by-laws, and various procurement and budget requests. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws, as well as public delegations on specific sign amendments and a planning fee change.
- Proposed removal of 223 Main Street North from heritage register for residential development
- Site-specific sign by-law amendments for 499 Main Street South (RioCan REIT) and 11-17 Bramalea Road (ADMNS)
- Introduction of decibel sound limits to Public Nuisance By-law 136-2018
- Procurement for widening Countryside Drive from The Gore Road to Regional Road 50
- Budget amendment for Chris Gibson Recreation Centre addition and renovation
City Council approved a budget amendment for the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre addition and renovation. The council also authorized procurement for electric vehicles and engineering services for the widening of Countryside Drive.
- Approved $9,942,000 budget increase for Chris Gibson Recreation Centre Addition and Renovation
- Authorized procurement for the supply and delivery of electric vehicles
- Authorized procurement for engineering services to widen Countryside Drive from The Gore Road to Regional Road 50
- Approved assumption of streets for Registered Plan 43M-1841 (By-law 125-2023)
- Approved Planning and Development Committee Recommendations PDC075-2023 to PDC088-2023
- Designated leased space at 150 Central Park Drive as Municipal Capital Facilities
- Adopted minutes from June 28 and July 13, 2023 meetings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to decide on one new consent application, one request to change a condition of a previous consent, and 25 minor variance applications. The consent application seeks to sever a parcel at 35 Worthington Avenue, while the condition change request involves removing a mutual access easement requirement at 36 and 42 Ace Drive. The minor variance applications cover a range of residential property requests, including day nursery use, garden suites, building heights, setbacks, and driveway widths.
- Consent application B-2023-0020: Cabbage Patch Developments Inc. seeks to sever 1.11 hectares at 35 Worthington Avenue to merge with abutting lands at 31 Worthington Avenue
- Condition change B-2023-0009: 1552262 Ontario Inc. requests removal of Condition #2 requiring a mutual access easement at 36 and 42 Ace Drive
- Minor variance A-2023-0119: 10254 Hurontario Property Inc. requests permission for a day nursery at 10254 Hurontario Street
- Minor variance A-2023-0190: Request to allow building height of 13.81m at 7 Evergreen Avenue, exceeding the 10.6m by-law limit
- Minor variance A-2023-0212: Jindal Developments Ltd. requests 74 apartment units at 8-1975 Cottrelle Blvd., exceeding the 72-unit maximum
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority about the draft Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan and public engagement, receive a verbal update on a pollinator habitat pilot project at Dearbourne Park, and discuss establishing sub-committees and educating newcomers about the environment. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and declarations of interest.
- Delegation from TRCA on draft Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan
- Verbal update on Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project
- Establishment of Engagement and Events Sub-Committees
- Discussion on educating newcomers about the environment
- Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes
The committee established the Engagement and Events Sub-Committees and appointed six members to these roles. The committee also referred the matter of environmental education for newcomers to the Engagement Sub-Committee for further review.
- Established Engagement Sub-Committee and appointed Brajgeet Bhathal and Shailly Prajapati (Carried)
- Established Events Sub-Committee and appointed Sukran Balaban, Neil Fairhead, Hardik Mankad, and Shailly Prajapati (Carried)
- Referred environmental education for newcomers to the Engagement Sub-Committee for review (Carried)
- Received presentation on Draft Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan (Carried)
- Received verbal update on Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project (Carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting agenda for the Brampton City Council on July 31, 2023, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The agenda appears to be empty or not yet populated with substantive content.
Planning and Development Committee - Special Meeting
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a special meeting to consider multiple planning reports, including zoning and official plan amendments, development permit system changes, and applications for tax increment equivalent grants. The agenda also includes presentations on pedestrian-level wind studies, major transit station areas, and the city's comments on provincial natural heritage policy. Several items involve public meetings and staff recommendations.
- Official Plan amendment to re-designate land at Tomken Road and Highway 407 for industrial and open space uses (OZS-2021-0027)
- Zoning by-law amendment to permit a warehouse/truck repair facility on Old Castlemore Road (OZS-2022-0020)
- Zoning and Official Plan amendments to allow a supermarket and garden centre at 535 Steeles Avenue East (OZS-2022-0047)
- Zoning amendment to permit a supermarket at 9125 Airport Road (OZS-2023-0012)
- Tax Increment Equivalent Grant applications for 7500/7510 and 7600 Financial Drive
The Planning and Development Committee approved several Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for various developments. The committee also approved two tax increment grants for office developments on Financial Drive and established a fee for minor amendments to the Main Street North Development Permit System.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment for WSP Canada Inc. / Infrastructure Ontario at Tomken Road and Highway 407 Overpass
- Approved fee for minor amendment process for Main Street North Development Permit System
- Approved principal TIEG grant for 7500/7510 Financial Drive (approx. $884,204 over 10 years)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for First Gulf Business Park Inc. at 535 Steeles Avenue East
- Approved principal TIEG grant for 7600 Financial Drive (approx. $220,120 over 10 years)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment for Airport Highway 7 Developments Ltd. at 9125 Airport Road
- Deferred Zoning By-law amendment for 2820453 Ontario Inc. – Candevcon Limited to August 28, 2023
- Received staff report on residential driveway widenings (RM 41/2022)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing five major development applications, including high-rise mixed-use buildings near the Steeles Avenue transit station and a large industrial warehouse. Staff will present recommendations for these projects, which involve amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Public delegations and correspondence regarding these specific developments and planning fees are also scheduled for discussion.
- Zoning amendment for two mixed-use high-rise buildings at 137 Steeles Avenue West (File OZS-2023-0018)
- Official Plan and Zoning amendments for mixed-use development at 0 Steeles Avenue West (File OZS-2023-0014)
- Official Plan and Zoning amendments for mixed-use development at 1735 Steeles Avenue West (File OZS-2023-0015)
- Zoning amendment for 36 townhome units at 9874 The Gore Road (File OZS-2023-0017)
- Zoning amendment for 36,159 sq. metre industrial warehousing at 8386 & 8412 Highway 50 (File OZS-2022-0036)
The Committee received staff presentations and public delegations regarding three separate zoning and official plan applications on Steeles Avenue West. No final approvals were granted; staff will continue working with applicants to address resident concerns.
- Approved agenda as amended (PDC089-2023)
- Approved routine item 8.1 (PDC090-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 137 Steeles Avenue West (PDC091-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 0 Steeles Avenue West (PDC092-2023)
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on July 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including proposed heritage designations for two properties, a heritage impact assessment and permit application, and a heritage conservation plan. The board will also review minutes from its June 20, 2023 meeting. No decisions are final until considered by Council.
- Intention to designate 10315 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Ward 6) under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Intention to designate 17 Frederick Street (Ward 3) under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Heritage Impact Assessment and Heritage Permit for 85 Victoria Street (Ward 6)
- Heritage Conservation Plan and Heritage Building Protection Plan for 8940 Creditview Road (Ward 4)
- Minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting to be considered by Planning and Development Committee on July 31, 2023
The Board approved the intention to designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved a building protection plan for a property in Ward 4. A heritage permit application for a lot severance at 85 Victoria Street was refused due to conflicts with design guidelines.
- Approved intention to designate 10315 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Carried)
- Approved intention to designate 17 Frederick Street (Carried)
- Refused Heritage Permit Application for 85 Victoria Street (14-0)
- Approved Heritage Building Protection Plan for 8940 Creditview Road (Carried)
Brampton Heritage Board
This agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting on July 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no actionable content.
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to review a staff report on campaign contributions from the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election for candidate Rajsatinder Singh Grewal, along with related correspondence. This item was deferred from a previous meeting pending additional information. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and public question period.
- Staff report re: 2022 Municipal and School Board Election – Clerk’s Review of Campaign Contributions – Rajsatinder Singh Grewal
- Correspondence re: campaign contributions from Rajsatinder Singh Grewal and Mohan Singh
- Deferred item from June 29, 2023 meeting (ECA014-2023, ECA018-2023)
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee decided not to start legal proceedings against Rajsatinder Singh Grewal regarding campaign contributions to mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur. The Committee stated it was satisfied that contributions were made by two separate people from a joint account.
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against contributor Rajsatinder Singh Grewal for apparent contravention of Section 88.9 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
- Approved agenda as published (Carried)
- Received correspondence from Gary Flynn of TD Canada Trust dated June 30, 2023 (Carried)
- Confirmed the decision regarding the review of campaign contributions for Rajsatinder Singh Grewal (Carried)
Council Workshop
This is a workshop session, not a decision-making meeting. Council will review the new special powers and duties of the Head of Council (Strong Mayor powers) and discuss the Long Term Financial Master Plan, including a benchmarking analysis by Hemson Consulting. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Review of special powers and duties of the Head of Council
- Discussion of Long Term Financial Master Plan
- Presentation of HEMSON LTFMP Benchmarking Analysis
City Council - Special Meeting
City Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute lease agreements with Golden Age Village for the Elderly for a long-term care facility. Council also approved a one-time licensing policy waiver for tier-seating at the 2023 GT event.
- Approved lease and license rights for Golden Age Village for the Elderly at 8870 McLaughlin Road West (Carried)
- Approved one-time waiver of city licensing policy for tier-seating during the 2023 GT event (Carried)
- Approved sharing the Ahmadiyya Heritage Month proclamation with AMO and FCM members (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Passed By-law 121-2023 to confirm proceedings of the July 13, 2023 Special Meeting (Carried)
Council Workshop
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The Council Workshop meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled.
City Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive business for the July 12, 2023 City Council meeting.
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is holding a hybrid meeting on July 11, 2023, to hear 16 minor variance and consent applications. These include requests for property line setbacks, accessory structures, parking reductions, and a private school. The committee will also consider one deferred consent application and one deferred minor variance application.
- Consent to sever land at 33 Silktop Trail to create a new residential lot (B-2022-0026)
- Variance to allow vehicle repair at 15 Regan Road (A-2023-0124)
- Variance to allow a private school at 205 Queen Street East (A-2023-0193)
- Variance to allow a motor vehicle repair shop and reduced parking at 1 Gateway Boulevard (A-2023-0185)
- Variance to allow a garden suite larger than permitted at 12 Mabel Court (A-2023-0177)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on July 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to review staff reports on campaign contributions to candidates in the 2022 municipal and school board election. The agenda includes eight staff reports and one related correspondence, all concerning contributions to specific trustee candidates. The committee will consider these reports and may decide on further action.
- Staff report on contributions to Peel District School Board Trustee candidate Gurratan Singh
- Staff report on contributions to candidate Kashmir Singh
- Staff report on contributions to candidate Sunita Ahuja
- Staff report on contributions to candidate Andrew Wong
- Correspondence from Taranvir Dhaliwal regarding contributions to Gurratan Singh
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee reviewed several campaign contribution reports from the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election. In all five cases reviewed, the committee decided not to commence legal proceedings against the contributors. The committee also appointed its Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Appointed Caroline Lynch as Chair (6 votes)
- Appointed Nancy Mukhija as Vice-Chair (4 votes)
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Gurratan Singh
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Kashmir Singh
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Sunita Ahuja
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against R. Davis
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Robert Davis
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and staff reports, including new regulations on motor vehicle noise and emissions, a subdivision release, and a property acquisition. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and appointments to the Downtown Brampton BIA board.
- By-laws 110-112 to regulate nuisance noise and emissions from motor vehicles and power devices
- By-law 113 to accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1908 (Lawrence Avenue Group Limited)
- By-law 118 to authorize budget amendment for property acquisition at 0 Beechmont Drive (Ward 4)
- Staff report on Reservist Leave Policy (RM 29/2023)
- Appointments to Downtown Brampton BIA Board of Directors for 2023-2027
City Council approved amendments to the Public Nuisance and Business Licensing by-laws to regulate motor vehicle and power device noise. Council also authorized a development charge deferral agreement for the Kaneff Group of Companies. Several routine items, including a new Reservist Leave Policy and park procurement, were passed via consent motion.
- Approved amendments to Public Nuisance By-law 136-2018 and Business Licensing By-law 332-2013 to regulate vehicle and power device noise
- Approved a graduated penalty system for non-parking administrative penalties (By-law 218-2019)
- Authorized a development charge deferral agreement with Kaneff Group of Companies for the MDA Global HQ expansion
- Approved the Reservist Leave Policy
- Accepted and assumed Red Ash Court as part of the public highway system (By-law 113-2023)
- Authorized procurement for impact attenuation surfaces and miscellaneous parks construction at various locations
- Appointed 10 members to the Downtown Brampton BIA Board of Directors for 2023-2027
- Deferred the Sagarmatha Park asset naming report to the next meeting
Environment Advisory Committee
The Environment Advisory Committee is meeting for orientation presentations from City staff and to elect co-chairs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.
- Staff presentations on committee orientation from City Clerk's Office and Environment and Development Engineering
- Election of co-chairs
The committee held an orientation session and elected its leadership for the coming year. Members received presentations on committee processes and Brampton's Environmental Program.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Received orientation presentations from Charlotte Gravlev and Pam Cooper (Carried)
- Appointed Sherry-Ann Ram and Raman Vasudev as Co-Chairs for a one-year term ending June 2024 (Carried)
Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt its procedures for the 2022-2026 term, and review the City Clerk's reports on campaign contributions from the 2022 municipal and school board election. The agenda includes reviews of contributions for several individual candidates and registered third-party advertisers. This is a procedural and oversight meeting focused on election compliance.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Committee
- Adoption of 2022-2026 Compliance Audit Committee Procedures
- Clerk's review of candidate campaign contributions (general)
- Clerk's review of registered third-party advertiser campaign contributions
- Clerk's reviews of contributions for 10 named candidates (e.g., Baljeet Grewal, Jaskaran Grewal, Rajvinder Grewal, Reena Johal, Vinod Kasal, Davinder Khattra, Amrinder Mangat, Jasdeep Saluja, Inderpreet Sihra)
The Election Compliance Audit Committee approved its 2022-2026 procedures and reviewed campaign contribution reports. The Committee decided not to commence legal proceedings against eight contributors to Jaskaran Sandhu's 2022 campaign, citing either minimal over-contributions or evidence that contributions came from different people.
- Appointed Caroline Lynch as Acting Chair (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2026 Brampton Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Procedures (unanimous)
- Received report on 2022 Municipal Election Candidate Campaign Contributions (unanimous)
- Received report on 2022 Municipal Election Registered Third-Party Advertiser Campaign Contributions (unanimous)
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Baljeet Grewal and Vinod Kasal
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Jaskaran Grewal, Rajvinder Grewal, and Reena Johal
- Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Davinder Khattra and Amrinder Mangat
Planning and Development Committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document is a template with placeholders for title, description, category, number, stage, department, attachments, and history, but no actual agenda items are listed.
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets June 21, 2023, to consider staff recommendations on user fees for public EV charging stations, an e-scooter pilot at Bramalea GO, noise by-law amendments, and the 2024 budget process. The agenda also includes delegations from Habitat for Humanity, the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, and the Brampton Honey Badgers, plus routine reports on purchasing, tax collection, and reserves.
- User fees for public EV charging stations and by-law amendments for improper EV parking (Item 10.2.1)
- Electric scooter pilot program – Bramalea GO Connection, Ward 7 (Item 10.2.12)
- Regulating nuisance noises from motor vehicles and power devices – by-law amendments (Item 12.2.1)
- 2024 Budget Process report (Item 9.2.9)
- Cost sharing agreement for surplus property at 1524 Countryside Drive – Habitat for Humanity (Item 6.3)
The Committee approved a large batch of routine items via a consent motion. It also formally received delegations regarding affordable housing at 1524 Countryside Drive, a partnership proposal from the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, and a business update from the Brampton Honey Badgers.
- Approved agenda amendments including new discussion items on street renaming and parking (CW233-2023)
- Approved 25 routine items as part of Consent (CW234-2023)
- Received delegation from Habitat for Humanity GTA regarding cost sharing for 1524 Countryside Drive (CW235-2023)
- Received delegation from Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival regarding a permanent partnership (CW236-2023)
- Received business update delegation from Brampton Honey Badgers (CW237-2023)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to receive orientation presentations and consider several heritage-related items, including heritage impact assessments, heritage permit and incentive grant applications for properties on Church Street East, and a council motion to de-designate 164 and 166 Main Street North. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair. No decisions are final; recommendations will be made to Council.
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 8935 Mississauga Road (Ward 4)
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 0 and 256 Main Street North (Ward 1)
- Heritage permit and incentive grant applications for 21 and 44 Church Street East (Ward 1)
- Council motion to de-designate 164 and 166 Main Street North (Ward 1)
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
The Board approved the removal of 8935 Mississauga Road from the heritage register and approved impact assessments for developments at 0 & 256 Main Street North and 4784 Castlemore Road. The Board also elected Stephen Collie and Doug McLeod as Co-Chairs for a term ending November 2024.
- Approved removal of 8935 Mississauga Road from the heritage register (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 0 & 256 Main Street North, including requirements for a Temporary Protection Plan and a commemorative plaque (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 4784 Castlemore Road, requiring a Heritage Building Protection Plan and Heritage Conservation Plan (Carried)
- Appointed Stephen Collie and Doug McLeod as Co-Chairs through November 2024 (Carried)
- Received orientation presentation by Deputy Clerk Charlotte Gravlev (Carried)
- Received introductory presentation by Principal Planner Charlton Carscallen (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting on June 20, 2023, to consider 22 new minor variance applications and 3 new consent applications, plus one withdrawal. The agenda includes a wide range of requests for relief from zoning by-laws, such as below-grade entrances, setbacks, building heights, and a place of worship in an agricultural zone. One application (B-2022-0003, A-2022-0047, A-2022-0048) for 43 David Street has been withdrawn by the applicant.
- Withdrawal of applications B-2022-0003, A-2022-0047, A-2022-0048 for 43 David Street
- Consent B-2023-0017: easement for sanitary sewer at 18 Beamish Court
- Consent B-2023-0018/0019: stratified lot addition at 40 and 10/20/30 Lagerfeld Drive
- Minor variance A-2023-0154: place of worship in Agricultural zone at 11575 Dixie Road
- Minor variance A-2023-0159: structures within 10m of Trans Canada Pipeline at 38 Tianalee Crescent
Council Workshop
This is a Council workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council members will participate in a facilitated session to establish strategic priorities for the 2022–2026 term and hear presentations on Urban Community Hubs, including status updates and examples from Toronto and private developers. The session is in-person only with no livestreaming or recording.
- Strategic priority setting workshop for 2022–2026 term
- Urban Community Hubs presentations: Canoe Landing (Toronto), RioCan, Morguard, Brampton Library, Monteith Brown
- City of Brampton Multi-Partner Amenities & Culture Master Plan update
- Financial implications presented by City Treasurer and Capital & Development Finance manager
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to vote on several by-laws, including zoning amendments for properties on Mayfield Road and at Mayfield/Torbram, a subdivision release for Landmart Realty, and a road establishment for Williams Parkway. Council will also consider notices of motion for traffic lights at Yellow Avens Boulevard and Countryside Drive, and shade shelters at four parks for the cricket season. Several items, such as a ministerial zoning order request for 545 Steeles Avenue West and a Pride crosswalks report, are noted as being distributed prior to the meeting.
- By-law 104-2023: Zoning amendment for KLM Planning Partners at 5759 Mayfield Road (Ward 10)
- By-law 105-2023: Zoning amendment for Goldberg Group at southwest corner of Mayfield Road and Torbram Road (Ward 9)
- By-law 102-2023: Subdivision release and assumption for Landmart Realty Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1993, north of Wanless Drive and west of Chinguacousy Road (Ward 6)
- Notice of motion: Implement traffic lights at Yellow Avens Boulevard and Countryside Drive
- Notice of motion: Construct shade shelters at Teramoto, Andrew McCandless, Emancipation, and Batsman Parks for 2023 cricket season
City Council approved a request for a Minister's Zoning Order to facilitate mixed-use buildings, parkland, and a private street at 545 Steeles Avenue West. The council also approved several routine items, including the installation of Pride crosswalks and the assumption of five streets.
- Supported MZO request for mixed-use development at 545 Steeles Avenue West
- Approved installation of Pride crosswalks in Ward 3 and Ward 7
- Directed staff to implement annual public Pride displays starting in 2024
- Approved assumption of Belgium Crescent, Brisdale Drive, Bucksaw Street, Hammerhead Road, and Remembrance Road
- Directed staff to initiate traffic light implementation at Yellow Avens Boulevard and Countryside Drive
- Enacted By-law 103-2023 to amend the Chief Building Official appointment by-law
- Approved recommendations PDC064-2023 to PDC074-2023 from Planning and Development Committee
- Approved recommendations AU017-2023 to AU027-2023 from Audit Committee
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two presentations: an orientation from the City Clerk's Office and an update on Brampton's Active Transportation Master Plan from the Acting Senior Manager of Transportation Planning. The committee will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on Active Transportation Advisory Committee Orientation
- Presentation on City of Brampton's Active Transportation Master Plan
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the committee
The committee elected two Co-Chairs for a two-year term. Members received orientation on committee processes and an overview of the City of Brampton's Active Transportation Master Plan.
- Approved the meeting agenda (ATC001-2023)
- Received orientation presentation from Deputy City Clerk C. Gravlev (ATC002-2023)
- Received Active Transportation Master Plan presentation from N. Cadete (ATC003-2023)
- Elected Stephen Laidlaw and Lisa Stokes as Co-Chairs for a term ending June 2025 (ATC004-2023)
- Adjourned meeting to August 15, 2023 (ATC005-2023)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is meeting to receive the 2022 audited consolidated financial statements and the 2022 audit findings report from KPMG, along with a staff presentation on the 2023 development charges audit. The committee will also consider updates to its terms of reference and internal audit charter, a corporate fraud governance structure, and status reports on the internal audit work plan, management action plans, and the corporate ethics hotline. A discussion item on citizen member appointments to the committee is also on the agenda.
- 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Brampton
- 2022 Audit Findings Report from KPMG
- Development Charges 2023 audit report and presentation
- Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter update
- Corporate Fraud Governance Structure and Fraud Prevention Policy 2023
The Audit Committee approved the city's 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and recommendations from the 2023 Development Charges Audit. The committee also enacted a new by-law combining the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter.
- Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
- Approved recommendations in the Development Charges Audit Report 2023 (Carried)
- Approved and enacted combined Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter by-law (Carried)
- Approved updated Corporate Fraud Governance Structure and Corporate Fraud Prevention Policy (Carried)
- Requested Director of Internal Audit review citizen member applicants for audit credentials (Carried)
- Approved agenda for June 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session to deliberate on candidate appointments for municipal boards. The public portion covers agenda approval, minutes, and a question period, but the substantive appointment decisions will be discussed behind closed doors under the Municipal Act exception for personal matters.
- Closed session for candidate deliberations on appointment recommendations
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several procurement requests, a proposed city-wide litter cleanup program, and other community services matters. The agenda includes public delegations on garbage mitigation, landlord licensing, downtown BIA support, and litter cleanup. Most items are routine or discussion-oriented, with no major zoning or budget decisions listed.
- Budget amendment and procurement request for energy retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre (Ward 7)
- Procurement request for 3-year HVAC maintenance services at various city locations
- Procurement request for 3-year installation/repair of air-supported structures (sports domes) at city facilities
- Discussion item: development of a city-wide litter clean-up program, with proposed motion to work with People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s)
- Delegations on multi-residential landlord licensing, displaced garbage mitigation, and downtown Brampton BIA support
The Committee referred a request for downtown business construction mitigation and artist-based tenancy for vacant city properties to staff for a June report. It also directed staff to work with community groups to design a city-wide litter clean-up program. Other delegations regarding garbage mitigation and tenant rights were received or referred.
- Referred Downtown Brampton BIA request for construction support and artist-based tenancy for vacant city properties to staff (Carried)
- Directed staff to work with P.A.L.'s and other stakeholders to design a city-wide litter clean-up program (Carried)
- Referred Angelina Carrara's proposal to mitigate displaced garbage to the Community Safety and Well-being Office (Carried)
- Received delegation from Peel ACORN regarding multi-residential landlord licensing and tenant rights (Carried)
- Approved agenda amendments to add discussion items on Pride Month and International Yoga Day (Carried)
- Approved routine items 10.2.2, 10.2.3, and 11.3.1 as part of Consent (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving an orientation presentation, electing a Chair and Vice-Chair, and receiving an update on accessibility parking enforcement statistics for Q1 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the committee
- Update by Enforcement and By-law Services on accessibility parking statistics Q1 2023
- Presentation on Accessibility Advisory Committee Orientation
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 meeting
The committee held an orientation session and appointed two Co-Chairs for a one-year term. Members also received a presentation on accessibility in Brampton and a report on Q1 2023 accessible parking statistics.
- Approved the meeting agenda (AAC011-2023)
- Received orientation presentations from Peter Fay and Janice Adshead (AAC012-2023)
- Appointed Franco Spadafora and Gurleen Garcha as Co-Chairs for one year (AAC013-2023)
- Received Q1 2023 Accessibility Parking Statistics update from Roberta Van Belkom (AAC014-2023)
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee approved a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Upper Mayfield Estates. Several other zoning applications and staff presentations were received for the record, and one MZO request was referred to staff for a report to Council.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Upper Mayfield Estates at 0, 5759 Mayfield Road (PDC071-2023)
- Referred MZO request for 545 Steeles Avenue West to staff for report to June 14 Council meeting (PDC070-2023)
- Received staff presentation for 5254 Old Castlemore Road zoning application (PDC066-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 8383 Mississauga Road zoning application (PDC067-2023)
- Received staff presentation for 9125 Airport Road zoning application (PDC068-2023)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 4584 Castlemore Road secondary plan and zoning application (PDC069-2023)
- Withdrew application for 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street (PDC064-2023)
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
The Brampton School Traffic Safety Council approved site inspections for several schools to review crossing guard needs, traffic congestion, and 'Kiss and Ride' operations. The council also received an orientation presentation regarding its structure and the role of crossing guards.
- Approved site inspection for Kiss and Ride operation at St. Ursula Catholic School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard request at Eldorado Public School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard request at Carberry Public School
- Approved site inspection for traffic and safety review at St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School
- Approved site inspection for traffic and walking route review at St Joseph Catholic School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard and congestion review at Whaley's Corner Public School
- Approved site inspection for parking and Kiss and Ride review at Fernforest Public School
- Approved site inspection for crossing guard and parking review at Pte. Buckam Singh Public School
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is holding a regular meeting to review the induction ceremony, accept resignations from two members, and receive previously approved minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Discussion on Induction Ceremony Review/Feedback at request of Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison
- Correspondence from Ken Giles, Member, re: Letter of Retirement and Appreciation
- Correspondence from Dean McLeod, Co-Chair, re: Letter of Retirement and Appreciation
- Minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting, approved by Council on April 5, 2023
City Council
City Council agreed in principle to sponsor the 2023 GT20 Tournament as the Hosting Sponsor. The agreement includes a $300,000 payment and a waiver of rental fees for cricket fields at Brampton Sports Park. Council also endorsed recommendations regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023.
- Approved $300,000 sponsorship and rental fee waiver for 2023 GT20 Tournament (Carried)
- Designated 2023 Global GT20 Canada Cricket Tournament as municipally significant for liquor permit purposes (Carried)
- Endorsed comments and recommendations to the Province regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved minutes from the May 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting (Carried)
- Approved recommendations CW200-2023 to CW217-2023 from the May 10, 2023 Committee of Council Meeting (Carried)
- Deferred notice of motion regarding shade shelters for city parks to June 14, 2023 (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a hybrid public hearing on May 30, 2023, to consider new and deferred consent applications and minor variance applications. The agenda lists only procedural items and a site location map; no specific applications or details are provided in the agenda text. Public attendance may be limited, and remote participation is available by contacting the City Clerk's Office.
- New consent applications
- Deferred consent applications
- New minor variance applications
- Deferred minor variance applications
- Site location map for May 30, 2023
MedTech Task Force
The MedTech Task Force is meeting to receive presentations on economic development in health and life sciences, Toronto Metropolitan University's proposed School of Medicine, and an Official Plan discussion focused on MedTech uses. The agenda also includes standard items like approval of minutes, declarations of interest, and public question periods. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and information.
- Presentation: 2023 revised health and life sciences slide deck by Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development
- Presentation: TMU School of Medicine overview by Dr. Mohamed Lachemi
- Presentation: Official Plan discussion and consultation by Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning
- Discussion: City lands highlighting MedTech uses
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on any decision made at this meeting
The MedTech Task Force received presentations regarding economic development partnerships, the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine, and the City of Brampton Official Plan. Members discussed the need for wet labs and the integration of MedTech uses into transit-oriented communities on city lands.
- Approved the meeting agenda (MTTF001-2023)
- Received Economic Development presentation regarding health and life sciences partnerships (MTTF002-2023)
- Received presentation on Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine (MTTF003-2023)
- Received presentation on Official Plan and City Lands highlighting MedTech uses (MTTF004-2023)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (MTTF005-2023)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider staff reports and recommendations, including an application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund, several 2022 year-end financial reports (investment, operating budget, reserves, capital projects), and a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The agenda also includes announcements on arts, festivals, cybersecurity, and a donation, plus discussion items on job accessibility and the Terry Fox statue. Most items are routine or informational, with no decisions listed in the agenda text itself.
- CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application (staff report with recommendation)
- 2022 Year-End Operating Budget Report with departmental variances
- 2022 Year-End Investment Report and Reserve Report
- Memorandum of Understanding with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
- Churchville Ice Jam and Flood Risk Management report
The Committee of Council endorsed an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund. Council also approved a $5.26 million draw from the General Rate Stabilization reserve to cover the 2022 operating budget deficit.
- Endorsed application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund and authorized submission by June 14, 2023
- Approved $5,262,012 draw from General Rate Stabilization reserve for 2022 operating budget deficit
- Approved funding of $7,420,199 in net COVID-19 impacts via Federal and Provincial grants
- Authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for municipally-requested services
- Authorized Treasurer to amend budgets for Capital Projects listed in the Q4 2022 Financial Status Report
- Proclaimed May 5, 2023 as Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Day
City Council
City Council approved a $13,832 grant for Holland Christian Homes and authorized participation in a provincial municipal finances audit. The council also assumed several streets in Ward 9 and waived rental fees for a Hackathon event.
- Approved $13,832 grant to Holland Christian Homes Inc. from the Advance Brampton Fund
- Authorized staff to execute Terms of Reference for the MMAH Municipal Finances Audit by May 26, 2023
- Approved assumption of streets in Registered Plan 43M-1999 (Ward 9) and release of securities
- Approved waiver of $2,258.60 in rental fees for the May 20th Hackathon Event
- Approved Committee of Council recommendations CW173-2023 to CW199-2023
- Adopted minutes of the May 3, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider a Heritage Impact Assessment for 4784 Castlemore Road and a heritage permit application for 6461 Mayfield Road, both in Ward 10. The board will also receive updates on current heritage issues and approve minutes from its April 18, 2023 meeting. No items are on the consent agenda.
- Heritage Impact Assessment recommendation for 4784 Castlemore Road, Ward 10
- Heritage Permit Application for 6461 Mayfield Road, Ward 10
- Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting
- Update on current heritage issues by Principal Planner
Governance and Council Operations Committee
The Governance and Council Operations Committee is meeting to discuss several internal governance matters, including councillor website options, office furniture policy, procedure by-law amendments, office support models, and fire warden assignments. The committee will also consider a referred item on hybrid meeting formats for Council and its committees. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.
- Discussion: Councillor website options to communicate with residents
- Discussion: Council office furniture policy and work order submission process
- Discussion: Housekeeping amendments to Council Procedure By-law 160-2004
- Discussion: Council office support model and 6th floor office assistant position
- Referred item: Hybrid meetings of City Council and its committees (Resolution C327-2022)
The committee updated the Member’s Expense Policy to allow reimbursement for external website costs and approved the continuation of the hybrid meeting model for Council and its committees.
- Approved update to Member’s Expense Policy to include costs for external website development, licensing, and maintenance (Carried)
- Approved retroactive reimbursement for external website costs to the start of the 2022-2026 term (Carried)
- Approved the continuation of the hybrid meeting model (Carried)
- Approved agenda for May 15, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session to interview candidates and deliberate on appointments. The public portion covers agenda approval, minutes, and a question period, but the substantive work occurs behind closed doors under the Municipal Act exception for personal matters.
- Closed session for candidate interviews and selection deliberation under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
- Meeting runs 5:00-6:00 PM in Boardroom CH-4A, 4th Floor, City Hall
Planning and Development Committee
Brampton's Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications and city-wide policy changes. Key items include a proposed 200-unit retirement community on Mayfield Road, a temporary zoning amendment for a car sales lot on Highway 50, and a city-initiated Official Plan amendment for Major Transit Station Areas. The committee will also discuss a motion to study infill and intensification in the Toronto Gore estate residential area.
- Application for 8-storey, 200-unit retirement community at 2247, 2257, 2271 Mayfield Road (OZS-2020-0038)
- Temporary zoning amendment for motor vehicle sales at 9296 Highway 50 (OZS-2023-0004)
- City-initiated Official Plan amendment for Major Transit Station Areas (city-wide)
- Motion to study infill and intensification in Toronto Gore Estate Residential Area
- City-initiated Official Plan amendment in response to Bill 109 (site plan control, public meetings)
The Planning and Development Committee approved several Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, including city-wide updates for Major Transit Station Areas and responses to Bill 109. The committee also approved a specific development application for Mayfield Road and heritage assessments for two properties.
- Approved Official Plan Amendments in response to Bill 109 (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan amendments for Major Transit Station Areas city-wide (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Block Plan amendments for 2247, 2257, 2271 Mayfield Road (Carried)
- Approved Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for 9893 Torbram Road (Carried)
- Approved addendum to the Heritage Conservation Plan for 6461 Mayfield Road (Carried)
- Received staff presentation regarding temporary Zoning By-law amendment for 9296 Highway 50 (Carried)
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets May 10, 2023, to consider staff recommendations on the 2023 final tax levy, a Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension study update, several procurement requests, and other city business. The agenda includes public delegations on topics like a ParticipACTION park partnership and a hackathon fee waiver, plus reports on transit planning, traffic calming, and surplus land.
- 2023 Final Tax Levy and By-Law with tax rates
- Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update
- Request to Begin Procurement – Digital Billboard Advertising on City Property
- Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan
- Surplus Declaration of ~0.90 acre at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive, Ward 8
The Committee referred a report on the surplus declaration of land at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive back to staff to consider long-term lease options. It also directed staff to engage in further dialogue with Metrolinx and Provincial officials regarding the Tunnel option for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension.
- Referred surplus declaration of 0.90 acre of land at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive back to staff for further consideration (CW176-2023)
- Directed staff to hold further dialogue with Metrolinx and Provincial officials to inform the LRT Tunnel option (CW180-2023)
- Referred request to waive rental fees for S.P.A.R.K. Hackathon event to staff for a report back on May 17, 2023 (CW178-2023)
- Approved agenda amendments including a discussion item on Dedicated Feeding Spaces (CW173-2023)
- Approved routine consent items 7.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.7, and 12.2.1 (CW174-2023)
Committee of Adjustment
Brampton's Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear one consent application and 17 minor variance applications. The consent application seeks to re-establish two separate properties at 17 Railroad Street and 59 Elizabeth Street North. The minor variance applications request relief from zoning by-laws for various residential and commercial properties across the city.
- Consent B-2023-0013: Re-establish separate properties at 17 Railroad St and 59 Elizabeth St N
- A-2023-0093: 81 parking spaces vs required 121 for mezzanine at 11 Sun Pac Blvd Unit 8
- A-2023-0101: Permit bank/retail use and 30 parking spaces at 194-196 Main St S
- A-2023-0095: Two-unit dwelling on open space zoning at 48 Madras Pl
- A-2023-0103: Permit bank use at 8125 Dixie Rd
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on May 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content provided.
Governance and Council Operations Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Governance and Council Operations Committee meeting on May 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what the committee will address.
- No agenda items listed
- No reports or attachments referenced
- No votes or decisions scheduled
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed in the provided document.
City Council
Council voted to refer a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45 back to staff for further work, including a functional servicing report and angular plane analysis. The consent motion approved routine items including city comments on Bill 97, committee minutes, and zoning amendments for additional residential units. A discussion on banning caste classifications was deferred to May 17.
- Referred Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45 amendment back to staff for further study (C106-2023)
- Approved consent motion including city comments on Bill 97, committee minutes, and ARU zoning amendments (C104-2023)
- Deferred discussion on banning caste classifications to May 17, 2023 (13.3)
- Approved agenda with additions for Ride for Raja and Blood Services announcements (C102-2023)
- Adopted minutes of April 19, 2023 meeting (C103-2023)
- Received delegations on Credit Valley plan (C105-2023)
Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-04-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session to interview candidates and deliberate on citizen appointments. The public portion covers agenda approval, minutes, and a question period, but the substantive work of candidate selection happens behind closed doors under the Municipal Act exception for personal matters.
- Closed session for candidate interviews and selection deliberation under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
- Meeting held at Brampton City Hall, Boardroom CH-4A, 4th Floor
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hold two hearings. The first concerns an order to comply issued to Sandeep Kaur Pandher and Amrinder Singh Pandher on November 22, 2022. The second concerns an order to comply issued to Moldenhauer Corporation on September 17, 2019. Both orders were issued under By-law 104-96, as amended.
- Hearing #1: File L11.11/2022, appellant Sandeep Kaur Pandher and Amrinder Singh Pandher, OTC date November 22, 2022
- Hearing #2: File L11.10/2019, appellant Moldenhauer Corporation, OTC date September 17, 2019
- Both hearings under By-law 104-96, as amended
- Next scheduled meeting: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Committee of Council
The Committee approved funding for a September 2023 Garba event and renewed a funding agreement with Altitude Accelerator. It also directed staff to resolve power supply and payment issues regarding the downtown 5G pilot program.
- Approved $70,000 budget to add Community Garba to the 2023-2026 event listing (Carried)
- Renewed funding agreement with Altitude Accelerator for four additional years (Carried)
- Approved tax account adjustments, cancellations, and reductions (Carried)
- Directed staff to work with Alectra and providers to resolve downtown 5G power and payment issues (Carried)
- Referred Solmar Development Corporation's request to reduce zoning fee to staff for review (Carried)
- Received government relations update regarding Region of Peel phasing and Bill 5 (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a statutory public meeting to hear staff presentations and public delegations on five development applications, including a 471-unit residential subdivision at The Gore Road, a 202-unit subdivision at 10797 The Gore Road, a supermarket at 535 Steeles Avenue East, a mixed-use tower development at 700 Balmoral Drive, and a 23-storey tower with townhouses at 4538 Castlemore Road. The committee will also consider staff reports on city-initiated official plan amendments, including one for Major Transit Station Areas and one to conform additional residential unit regulations to Bill 23, as well as several other zoning and official plan amendment applications. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion and recommendation.
- OZS-2023-0001: 471 single-detached dwellings, 2 parks, stormwater pond, school block at 0, 10635, 10647 The Gore Road
- OZS-2023-0002: 202 single-detached dwellings and school block at 10797 The Gore Road
- OZS-2022-0040: Mixed-use towers of 10, 12, 18, 20 storeys, 980+ units, 4,613 m² retail at 700 Balmoral Drive
- OZS-2022-0045: 23-storey residential tower with commercial at grade and 3-storey townhouses at 4538 Castlemore Road
- City-initiated OPA for Major Transit Station Areas and ARU regulations to conform to Bill 23
The Committee endorsed an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a project by Candevcon Ltd. on behalf of 2537079 Ontario Inc. in Ward 10. Several other staff presentations regarding zoning and subdivision applications were received.
- Endorsed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 2537079 Ontario Inc. (East of The Gore Road and North of Countryside Drive)
- Approved consent motion for items 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 and 8.1
- Received staff presentation for 0, 10635, and 10647 The Gore Road (OZS-2023-0001)
- Received staff presentation for 10797 The Gore Road (OZS-2023-0002)
- Received staff presentation for 535 Steeles Avenue East (OZS-2022-0047)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 700 Balmoral Drive (OZS-2022-0040)
- Received staff presentation and delegations for 4538 Castlemore Road (OZS-2022-0045)
- Deferred items 7.2 and 11.2 to May 15, 2023, and referred items 6.4, 7.1, 7.7, and 11.3 to May 3, 2023, Council meeting
Council Workshop
This is a workshop session, not a decision-making meeting. Council members will participate in an interactive session to establish strategic priorities for the 2022-2026 term of Council, led by the Chief Administrative Officer and Organizational Performance staff. The agenda contains no specific items, contracts, or dollar amounts—only the workshop purpose and schedule.
- Strategic priority setting workshop for 2022-2026 Council term
- Interactive participation planned with Organizational Performance staff
- Led by CAO Marlon Kallideen and Acting Director Madelaine Raiz
- Scheduled 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a 15-minute break
City Council
This is the agenda for the April 19, 2023 Brampton City Council meeting. Council will consider a notice of motion to add 'Moosa' to the Master Street Naming List in honour of Sidhu Moosewala, receive correspondence about a Minister's Zoning Order request for a development at 11176 Highway 50, and vote on a by-law to establish Rivermont Road and Bermondsey Way as public highways. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, proclamations, and committee reports.
- Notice of motion to add 'Moosa' to Master Street Naming List in honour of Sidhu Moosewala
- Correspondence re: Minister's Zoning Order request for proposed Prestige Industrial & Commercial Complex at 11176 Highway 50
- By-law 66-2023 to establish Rivermont Road and Bermondsey Way as public highway (Ward 6)
- Correspondence from Minister Clark re: third-party advertising response to Mayor Brown
- Proclamations for Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Tourism Week, Human Values Day, Jewish Heritage Month, Gujarat Day, and National Youth Week
City Council approved adding the name "Moosa" to the Master Street Naming List to honor Sidhu Moosewala. Council also approved a letter of advocacy to Minister Lecce regarding youth mental health and the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act.
- Approved adding 'Moosa' to the Master Street Naming List in honour of Sidhu Moosewala
- Approved sending a letter of advocacy to Minister Lecce regarding Youth Mental Health and the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act
- Approved the agenda for the April 19, 2023 meeting as amended
- Adopted the minutes of the April 5, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
- Approved recommendations CW135-2023 to CW153-2023 from the April 12, 2023 Committee of Council Meeting
- Received the staff update regarding Government Relations Matters
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda, reviewing minutes from April 4, 2023, and holding a public question period. The main substantive item is a closed-session discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals, specifically applicant information packages, under the Municipal Act exception.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for applicant information packages
- Minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting to be considered
- Public question period limited to 15 minutes on decisions made at this meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment will hold a hybrid hearing on April 18, 2023, to consider five new consent applications (land severances and a long-term lease) and 22 new minor variance applications. One consent application (A-2022-0341) has been withdrawn. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, Region of Peel comments, and declarations of interest.
- Consent applications B-2023-0008 and B-2023-0009: 1552262 Ontario Inc. seeks to sever two parcels at 0 Ace Drive (Ward 9) to merge with adjacent land.
- Consent application B-2023-0010: Willow Cedar Estates Inc. requests a lease over 21 years for a commercial property at 150-160 Yellow Avens Boulevard (Ward 10).
- Consent applications B-2023-0011 and B-2023-0012: Link Charity Canada Inc. seeks to sever land at 7780 Creditview Road (Ward 6) to create two additional residential lots, with related minor variances A-2023-0072 and A-2023-0073.
- Minor variance A-2022-0211: Rogers Communication Inc. requests variances at 8200 Dixie Road (Ward 3) to permit a warehouse, outside storage, and a gross floor area of 132,200 sq m (by-law max 96,100 sq m).
- Minor variance A-2023-0082: City of Brampton requests multiple variances at 8950 McLaughlin Road South (Ward 4) for a proposed long-term care facility, including a 4-storey height (by-law max 3 storeys) and reduced setbacks.
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to consider a scoped heritage impact assessment for 9893 Torbram Road and a revised heritage conservation plan for 6461 Mayfield Road (The Thompson Farmhouse). The board will also review minutes from its March 21, 2023 meeting, which are pending approval by Council.
- Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment, 9893 Torbram Road, Ward 8
- Revised Heritage Conservation Plan – 6461 Mayfield Road (The Thompson Farmhouse), Ward 10
- Minutes of March 21, 2023 meeting
The Brampton Heritage Board approved a Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for a property on Torbram Road and an addendum to the Heritage Conservation Plan for the Thompson Farmhouse. Staff reported that neither proposal would negatively impact the heritage resources of the respective sites.
- Approved Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment for 9893 Torbram Road (Carried)
- Approved addendum to the Heritage Conservation Plan for 6461 Mayfield Road (The Thompson Farmhouse) (Carried)
- Approved agenda for April 18, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets April 12, 2023, to discuss and decide on several staff reports, including starting procurement for digital billboards on city property, a municipal accommodation tax, and hiring general contractors for construction. The agenda also includes public delegations on affordable housing, library relocation, and a water park update, plus discussion items on noise by-law amendments and Tamil Genocide Education Week.
- Request to begin procurement for digital billboard advertising on city property
- Staff report on municipal accommodation tax (MAT)
- Request to begin procurement for hiring general contractors for construction projects
- Request to begin procurement for office furniture citywide
- Request to begin procurement for short-term rental of pickup trucks and compact cars (3-year period)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting on April 6, 2023, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no listed decisions, discussions, or agenda items.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and policy items, including a citywide 40 km/h speed limit neighbourhood pilot, several procurement requests, and amendments to administrative by-laws. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- 40 km/h speed limit neighbourhood pilot – citywide
- Procurement requests: general contractors, office furniture, rental vehicles, street sweeping
- By-law 50-2023: delegate authority for temporary outdoor liquor licence extensions
- By-law 51-2023: accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1995 (Redberry Holdings Inc. and Jetron Holdings Inc.)
- By-law 57-2023: establish tax ratios for 2023
Council approved a two-year rental landlord registration and licensing pilot program for Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 to begin in Q1 2024. Several zoning and official plan amendments were passed, and the city authorized the procurement of street sweeping services. Council also voted to express concern to the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding an anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda.
- Approved rental landlord licensing pilot for Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Schlegel Villages Inc. at 425 Great Lakes Drive (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Primont (M3 Condos) Inc. at 10629 Mississauga Road (Carried)
- Approved Zoning amendment for Nahid Corp. at 226 Queen Street E. (Carried)
- Authorized procurement for street, parking lot, and special events sweeping services (Carried)
- Approved request to Peel Region to place William G. Davis memorial sculpture at 9 Wellington Street East (Carried)
- Voted 11-0 to send correspondence to Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill (Carried)
- Authorized Brampton Transit to join the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative (Carried)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Citizen Appointments Committee
The Citizen Appointments Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, citizen-based advisory committee guidelines, and discuss the evaluation and selection process for citizen applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. A closed session will address personal matters about identifiable individuals regarding a compendium of applications.
- Review of Terms of Reference for Citizen Appointments Committee
- Review of Citizen-Based Advisory Committee Guidelines and Appointment Procedure
- Discussion on Citizen Applications Evaluation and Selection Process
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of Municipal Act for personal matters about identifiable individuals
Council Workshop
This agenda for the Brampton Council Workshop on April 3, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content for residents to review.
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear one appeal against an order to comply (OTC) issued under By-law 104-96. The appellant, The Apple Factory (2007) Corporation, is contesting the order dated November 21, 2022. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Hearing #1: File L11.10/2022 — appeal of OTC issued November 21, 2022
- Appellant: The Apple Factory (2007) Corporation 2032339 Ontario Inc.
- Order issued under By-law 104-96, as amended
- Property: PT LT 11 CON 5 WHS CHINGAUCOUSY DES PT 1 PL 43R-11013, Brampton
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to consider reports and recommendations on rental housing licensing, proactive property standards enforcement, 2023 tax ratios, and other administrative matters. The agenda includes staff presentations, public delegations, and several items for decision or discussion.
- Staff report on rental housing licensing and registration programs, including potential landlord licensing and code of conduct
- Report on proactive property standards exterior enforcement
- By-law to establish 2023 tax ratios
- Request to begin procurement for digital billboard advertising on city property
- Budget amendment for Torbram-Sandalwood Adventure Park federal grant funding (Ward 10)
The Committee directed staff to develop a two-year pilot for a rental landlord registration and licensing program starting in Q1 2024, focusing on Wards 1, 3, 4, and 5. Other key actions included approving 2023 tax ratios and a $750,000 budget amendment for the Sandalwood Heights Adventure Park.
- Directed staff to report back in Q3 2023 on a two-year rental landlord licensing pilot for Wards 1, 3, 4, and 5
- Approved 2023 tax ratios for residential, commercial, industrial, and other property classes
- Approved $750,000 budget amendment for Sandalwood Heights Adventure Park via federal grants
- Authorized Expression of Interest for the Centre for Innovation project in Ward 1
- Waived transit charter fees for the Royal Canadian Legion District Convention
- Approved amendments to Administrative Penalties By-law 218-2019 for ARU and licensing charges
- Referred William G. Davis Memorial Sculpture site report to April 5 Council meeting (11-0)
- Approved retroactive revisions to Salary Administration Policy HRM-210 effective March 1, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider new and deferred consent applications, as well as new and deferred minor variance applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific applications or details listed in the provided text.
- New consent applications
- Deferred consent applications
- New minor variance applications
- Deferred minor variance applications
City Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no concrete business is documented in the provided text.
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee is holding hearings on two property standards appeals and one other business item. Both hearings were rescheduled from earlier meetings. The committee will also discuss a matter related to 8331 Heritage Road.
- Hearing #1: Peel Condominium Corporation #260, OTCs dated October 18, 2022, under By-law 104-96
- Hearing #2: Sam Catalfamo, OTCs dated November 15, 2022, under By-law 104-96
- Other business: 8331 Heritage Road - 840866 Ontario Limited
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is scheduled to review recommendations for Heritage Impact Assessments at 8950 McLaughlin Road South, 16 West Street, 21 Nelson Street West, and 93 John Street. The board will also consider a Commemoration Plan for Main and Market (Bristol Place) and a request for funds for the 2023 Heritage Plaque Ceremony. Additionally, the board will hear a delegation regarding the City of Brampton Archaeological Management Plan and discuss Churchville District representation on the board.
- Heritage Impact Assessment recommendation for 8950 McLaughlin Road South
- Heritage Impact Assessment recommendation for 16 West Street
- Heritage Impact Assessment recommendation for 21 Nelson Street West (Brampton Centre for Innovation)
- Heritage Impact Assessment recommendation for 93 John Street
- Recommendation for the Main and Market (Bristol Place) Commemoration Plan
The Brampton Heritage Board approved a commemoration plan for Bristol Place and accepted several Heritage Impact Assessments. The Board also authorized funding for a plaque ceremony and recommended a specific location for the Gage Park Bandstand plaque.
- Approved Heritage Commemoration Plan for Bristol Place (HB019-2023)
- Approved selection of a Board member for the Archaeological Management Plan project once new membership is established (HB020-2023)
- Accepted Heritage Impact Assessment recommendations for 8950 McLaughlin Road South (HB021-2023)
- Approved Heritage Impact Assessment recommendations for 16 West Street (HB022-2023)
- Approved mitigation measures for 21 Nelson Street West (HB023-2023)
- Accepted Heritage Impact Assessment for 93 John Street (HB024-2023)
- Approved $3,000 from annual budget for 2023 Heritage Plaque Ceremony (HB025-2023)
- Recommended Option 1 for the Gage Park Bandstand Commemorative Plaque location (HB026-2023)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a statutory public meeting and considering staff recommendations on five development applications, including zoning and official plan amendments. The agenda includes public delegations and staff reports on each application, with decisions to be made on whether to approve the proposed developments.
- Zoning amendment for 4 towers (23-45 storeys) and 2 mid-rise buildings at Hurontario Street and Turtlecreek Boulevard (OZS-2023-0003)
- Official plan and zoning amendment for 3 residential buildings (12, 27, 30 storeys) with ground-floor commercial at 10629 Mississauga Road (OZS-2021-0002)
- Official plan and zoning amendment for a 518-unit retirement community at 425 Great Lakes Drive (OZS-2020-0009)
- Zoning amendment for 2 towers (35 and 47 storeys) with podium at Queen Street East and June Avenue (OZS-2022-0028)
- Official plan and zoning amendment for 60 single-detached dwellings at 8940 Creditview Road (OZS-2022-0014)
The Planning and Development Committee approved several development applications for condos, retirement villages, and subdivisions. One staff report regarding 8940 Creditview Road was withdrawn for further technical review. The committee also approved minutes and heritage grants from the Brampton Heritage Board.
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Schlegel Villages Inc. at 425 Great Lakes Drive
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Primont (M3 Condos) Inc. at 10629 Mississauga Road (9-0)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Gurpreet Gill at 9058 Creditview Road (9-0)
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 2556830 Ontario Inc. at 226 Queen Street E.
- Withdrew staff report and delegations for 8940 Creditview Road to review sustainability scoring
- Approved $10,000 heritage grant for 249 Main Street North
- Approved $10,000 heritage grant for 63 Elizabeth St S
- Approved Brampton Heritage Board minutes from February 21, 2023 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear one appeal under the Dog License By-law 250-2005, filed by Chris and Allison Duncan regarding an incident on October 29, 2022. The meeting is largely procedural, with the single hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and adjournment following.
- Hearing #1: File L25.04/2022, appeal by Chris and Allison Duncan under Dog License By-law 250-2005, incident date October 29, 2022
City Council - Special Meeting
Brampton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and likely adopt recommendations from the Budget Committee and Committee of Council, including a by-law to update Transit Division user fees. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, public delegations, correspondence, and a public question period. Most substantive reports will be distributed just before the meeting.
- By-law 48-2023 to amend User Fee by-law 380-2003 to update Transit Division user fees
- Summary of Recommendations from Budget Committee meetings on Feb 27-28 and Mar 6-7, 2023
- Summary of Recommendations from Committee of Council meeting on Mar 8, 2023
- Confirming by-law for proceedings of the special meeting
Council approved the 2023 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets with a net property tax levy variance of $36,764,131 (2.9%). The meeting included several budget amendments for recreation centers, traffic cameras, and community events. Council also approved updated transit fares via By-law 48-2023.
- Approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets with 2.9% property tax levy variance
- Established $1,376,000 capital budget for high-resolution traffic cameras
- Approved $24.2M for Embleton Recreation Centre, postponing Howden Recreation Centre funding to 2024 (7-3)
- Approved phasing in free recreation fees: ages 70+ in 2024 and 65+ in 2025 (10-0)
- Approved $200,000 grant for Brampton Canadettes player and coaches changeroom renovations
- Approved $2,600,000 for demolition at 8990 McLaughlin Road and design of an Arts and Culture Centre
- Approved $1,000,000 for two seasonal outdoor artificial rinks at Boreham and Peel Village
- Passed By-law 48-2023 to update Transit Division User Fees
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to hear public delegations and discuss staff reports, including the Active Transportation Master Plan annual report, procurement for road resurfacing and plumbing services, and appointments to the Medtech Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes discussion items on noise walls and gender-based analysis plus.
- Delegation on vandalism at Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir and hate crime against Hindus
- Delegations for International Women's Day on women-owned small businesses
- TEDxBrampton request for Advanced Brampton Fund (Amplifying) funding
- Procurement request for 2023 road resurfacing (all wards)
- Procurement request for plumbing services at city facilities (3-year period)
The Committee of Council approved mandatory Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) training for senior leaders and Council by March 2024. The city will also establish a Women’s Advisory Committee and a Women’s Employee Resources Group. Other actions included approving budgets for corporate events and initiating road resurfacing procurement.
- Approved mandatory GBA+ e-learning for senior leaders and Council by March 8, 2024 (10-0)
- Approved creation of a Women’s Advisory Committee and Women’s Employee Resources Group (10-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Hockey Night in Brampton and added Latino Heritage Month to corporate events
- Approved $200,000 for a City-led Diwali event and $200,000 for the annual events base budget
- Renamed Medtech Advisory Committee to Medical Technology (MedTech) Task Force and appointed members
- Authorized procurement for 2023 Road Resurfacing and a three-year plumbing services contract
- Passed motion calling on the Province of Ontario to commit to ending homelessness
- Directed staff to investigate hosting a Canada Running Series Event in Summer 2023
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of Brampton City Council, but the agenda text contains only technical placeholders and embedded content markers from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, motions, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive content is not included in this document.
Budget Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Budget Committee meeting on 2023-03-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and delegations on several projects affecting accessibility, including the Century Gardens Youth Hub, e-scooter pilot programs, the Centre for Innovation, and City Hall parking garage rehabilitation. They will also review the 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and reports on accessible parking, the 2022 annual report, and election accessibility measures.
- Delegation on Century Gardens Youth Hub by MJMA Architecture
- E-scooter pilot program updates from Bird Canada, Neuron Mobility, and city staff
- Centre for Innovation capital project update
- City Hall Parking Garage Rehabilitation and Elevator Replacement presentation
- 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan report
The committee approved the updated 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to guide municipal program and service delivery. Members also received presentations regarding e-scooter pilot programs, the Century Gardens Youth Hub, and City Hall parking garage rehabilitation.
- Approved 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (Carried)
- Received presentation on Century Gardens Youth Hub (Carried)
- Received updates on Micromobility/E-Scooter Pilot Program from staff and Bird Canada, Neuron Mobility Canada, and Scooty (Carried)
- Received update on Centre for Innovation Capital Project (Carried)
- Received presentation on City Hall Parking Garage Rehabilitation and Elevator Replacement (Carried)
- Received Accessible Parking Report – Q1 to Q4 2022 (Carried)
- Received 2022 Accessibility Annual Report (Carried)
- Received report on accessibility measures for the 2022 Brampton Municipal and School Board Election (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Planning and Development Committee meeting on March 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
Budget Committee
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.
City Council - Special Meeting
This special meeting of Brampton City Council includes a staff report on the Municipal Housing Pledge under Bill 23, and a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing setting a housing target of 113,000 units for the city. The council will also receive correspondence, hold a public question period, and consider a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely procedural, with the housing pledge as the main substantive item.
- Staff report on Municipal Housing Pledge (Bill 23)
- Letter from Minister Steven Clark re: housing target of 113,000 units
- Public question period (15 minutes)
- Confirming by-law for meeting proceedings
City Council approved the Municipal Housing Pledge as requested by the Province of Ontario, including a revised cover letter of endorsement. The pledge will be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to meet a March 22, 2023 deadline.
- Endorsed the Municipal Housing Pledge (Bill 23) with a cover letter of endorsement (11-0)
- Directed City Clerk to submit the endorsed pledge to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Approved sending the pledge to Region of Peel, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, and BILD for information
- Received staff presentation on Bill 23 and the Municipal Housing Pledge
- Received delegations and presentation from the Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD)
- Received letter from Minister Steven Clark regarding the City of Brampton target of 113,000 homes
- Approved By-law 47-2023 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Meeting
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on the new Sports Hall of Fame building and the annual induction ceremony, and to discuss assistance at the ceremony. The agenda is largely procedural, with no formal decisions listed.
- Verbal update on new Sports Hall of Fame building
- Verbal update on annual induction ceremony
- Discussion on assistance at induction ceremony
- Information item on Brampton athletes
- Approval of February 2, 2023 minutes
The committee received verbal updates regarding the design process for the new Sports Hall of Fame facility and preparations for the May 9 induction ceremony. Members designated Glenn McClelland and Beth Cooper as emcees for the event. No other substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as published (Carried)
- Received update on new Sports Hall of Fame building and upcoming April workshop (Carried)
- Received update on May 9 Annual Induction Ceremony at the Rose Theatre (Carried)
- Designated Glenn McClelland and Beth Cooper as emcees for the induction ceremony
City Council
Council approved the fee simple transfer of approximately 6.3 acres including the Bramalea Civic Centre to Toronto Metropolitan University for a nominal consideration. A $7,275,000 budget amendment was approved for occupant relocation. Council also refused a development application for the Rotary Club of Brampton Community Centre.
- Approved transfer of 150 Central Park Drive to Toronto Metropolitan University (C043-2023)
- Approved $7,275,000 for Bramalea Civic Centre occupant relocation (C044-2023)
- Refused Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1857 Queen Street West (C045-2023)
- Approved $300,000 cash sponsorship for 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships (CW050-2023)
- Approved ceremonial naming of Chapel Street after RSM Henry Shepherd (CW063-2023)
- Approved $300,000 for Joint Use Track at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School (CW078-20 la)
- Approved $3,592,160 budget amendment for three neighbourhood parks (CW079-2023)
- Directed staff to review all-way stop signs at George Gray Drive/Swan Acre Trail and Maisonneuve Boulevard/Riva Ridge Drive (C049-2023)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Budget Committee
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the Budget Committee to consider at this meeting.
Budget Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Budget Committee meeting on February 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2023-2025 operating and capital budgets, including departmental presentations and public delegations. They will also consider a staff report on Brampton Transit fare changes and a recreation cost analysis for free older adult programming. The meeting includes opportunities for public questions and delegations.
- 2023-2025 Operating and Capital Budgets presentation by CAO and Treasurer
- Departmental presentations: Transit, Fire, Public Works, Community Services, Corporate Support, Planning, Legislative, Office of CAO
- Staff report on Brampton Transit Fare Change (with benchmarking and draft by-law amendment)
- Delegation from Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association re: funding request
- Delegation from David Suzuki Foundation re: transportation and environmental initiatives budget
The Committee approved the 2023 operating and capital budgets for multiple city departments and local boards. Several new capital projects were established, including funding for an Arts and Culture Centre and a joint animal shelter and environmental education complex. The Committee also approved a phased plan to provide free recreation for seniors starting in 2024.
- Approved 2023-2025 budgets for Transit, Fire, Public Works, Community Services, Corporate Support, Planning, Legislative Services, and CAO (10-0)
- Approved $164,000 grant for Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association changeroom renovations
- Approved $2.6M for demolition and design of an Arts and Culture Centre at 8990 McLaughlin Road
- Approved moving $3.5M to 2023 budget for a joint Animal Shelter and Environmental Education Centre complex
- Approved $2.75M for new park amenities in Ward 4
- Approved $1M for two seasonal outdoor artificial rinks at Boreham and Peel Village (or alternatives)
- Approved $1.2M increase to traffic calming budget for a total of $2M
- Approved phased free recreation for seniors: age 90+ (2024), 80+ (2025), and 65+ (2026)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Budget Committee
The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.
Council Workshop
This is a workshop session where City Council receives informational updates rather than making decisions. Staff from Brampton Transit will present on the electrification of the transit service, the 2023-2027 Business Plan, and the status of the Hurontario LRT Extension Study. The meeting includes a question and answer period but no votes are scheduled.
- Update on the electrification of the Brampton Transit Service
- Presentation on the Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan and higher order transit projects
- Project update on the Hurontario LRT Extension Study
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee of Brampton is holding a hybrid meeting to hear two property standards appeals (files L11.08/2022 and L11.09/2022) that were rescheduled from January 26, 2023, plus one other committee business item regarding 8331 Heritage Road. All matters are hearings under By-law 104-96, as amended. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
- Hearing #1: File L11.08/2022, appellant Peel Condominium Corporation #260, OTCs dated October 18, 2022, rescheduled from January 26, 2023
- Hearing #2: File L11.09/2022, appellant Sam Catalfamo, OTCs dated November 15, 2022, rescheduled from January 26, 2023
- Other business: 8331 Heritage Road, 840866 Ontario Limited, rescheduled from January 26, 2023
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council will receive updates and hear delegations on several topics, including a new Magna International manufacturing investment, a proposed youth transit pass pilot, and a delegation about a vandalism attack on a Hindu temple. The committee will also consider multiple staff reports on infrastructure, procurement, and community services, and discuss items such as auto thefts and a park naming.
- Magna International announcement on new manufacturing investment
- Delegation re: vandalism at Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir and hate crimes against Hindu community
- Staff report re: Explore Brampton Youth Pass Pilot Program (user fee by-law amendment)
- Staff reports re: initiation of subdivision assumptions for four developments (Creview, Fanshore, Lawrence Avenue Group, 2138436 Ontario)
- Discussion item re: removal of all-way stop at Tango Road and Cultivar Road
The Committee of Council approved a $300,000 cash sponsorship for the 2023 IIHF World Women's Championship. Council also passed a unanimous motion to advocate for increased youth mental health funding and resources. Additionally, the city approved the ceremonial naming of Chapel Street after RSM Henry Shepherd.
- Approved $300,000 cash sponsorship for 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships
- Approved continuing the Explore Brampton Youth Pass pilot for summer 2023
- Passed advocacy motion for increased youth mental health funding (11-0)
- Approved ceremonial naming of Chapel Street after RSM Henry Shepherd
- Approved $300,000 for a Joint Use Track at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
- Approved $3,592,160 budget amendment for three neighbourhood parks
- Directed staff to remove all-way stop at Tango Road and Cultivar Road
- Approved $300,000 to $4.2M request for provincial funding for Emancipation Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to review a Heritage Impact Assessment for 10300 The Gore Road (former Castlemore Schoolhouse S.S. #6) and to consider heritage permit applications and incentive grant applications for properties at 249 Main St N, 63 Elizabeth St S, and 7741 Churchville Road. They will also discuss a minor update to the Churchville Heritage Conservation District Plan. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and declarations of interest.
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 10300 The Gore Road, former Castlemore Schoolhouse S.S. #6, Ward 10
- Heritage Permit and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant applications for 249 Main St N, Ward 1
- Heritage Permit and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant applications for 63 Elizabeth St S, Ward 3
- Heritage Permit application for 7741 Churchville Road, Ward 6
- Minor update to Churchville Heritage Conservation District Plan
The Board approved heritage permits and incentive grants up to $10,000 each for properties at 249 Main Street North and 63 Elizabeth Street South. A heritage permit was also granted for 7741 Churchville Road. Additionally, the Board recommended approval for a land severance at 10300 The Gore Road.
- Approved severance recommendation for 10300 The Gore Road (Former Castlemore Schoolhouse S.S. #6)
- Approved heritage permit and grant up to $10,000 for 249 Main Street North
- Approved heritage permit and grant up to $10,000 for 63 Elizabeth Street South
- Approved heritage permit for 7741 Churchville Road
- Authorized staff to update the address list of 'Buildings of Heritage Significance' for the Churchville Heritage Conservation District Plan
- Directed staff to investigate insurance premium issues for heritage designated properties
Audit Committee
The Brampton Audit Committee is meeting to receive and discuss multiple internal audit reports covering claims management, limited tendering, parks maintenance, health and safety, user fees, and driver certification programs. They will also review the 2022 audit planning report from KPMG, the 2023 internal audit work plan, and an update on the corporate fraud prevention hotline. A discussion on adding citizen members to the committee is also scheduled.
- 2022 Audit Planning Report from KPMG
- Claims Management Audit Report 2022
- Limited Tendering Audit Report 2022
- Parks Maintenance Audit Report 2022
- Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline 2022 Yearly Update
The Audit Committee approved changes to its operational procedures and membership. It resolved to recruit two citizen members instead of three and mandated that internal audit reports no longer require prior approval from the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Approved recruitment of two citizen members for the Audit Committee
- Directed staff to combine the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and the Audit Charter into one document
- Resolved that Internal Audit reports to the Committee shall not require prior approval by the CAO or management
- Directed Parks departmental staff to report annually on progress regarding the Parks Maintenance Audit findings
- Received 2022 Audit Planning Report from KPMG LLP
- Received Claims Management, Limited Tendering, Health and Safety, and User Fee audit reports
- Received Driver Certification Program Fleet, Fire and Emergency Service, and Transit compliance audits
- Received 2022 Yearly Update on the Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 18 applications for minor variances and consents, including requests for reduced setbacks, below-grade entrances, and other zoning relief. One application (A-2022-0022) has a deferral request. The committee will also adopt minutes and receive comments from the Region of Peel.
- A-2022-0410: 8550 Goreway Drive — variance to allow motor vehicle repair shop, outside storage, and 1.8m front fence
- A-2023-0001: 81 Delta Park Boulevard — variance to permit 50 parking spaces instead of required 75
- A-2023-0011: 8414 Creditview Road — multiple variances including reduced lot area/width, floodplain encroachments
- A-2022-0022: 8940 Creditview Road — deferral request for temporary sales office in Agricultural Zone
- A-2022-0359: 42 Lyle Way — variances for gazebo height/area, hot tub setback, driveway width, sports court
Planning and Development Committee
Brampton's Planning and Development Committee will hold statutory public meetings and consider staff recommendations on several development applications, including a 7-storey residential building at 80 Bramalea Road, a subdivision at 12197 Hurontario Street, and city-wide amendments to align with Bill 23. The committee will also hear public delegations and receive correspondence on specific applications.
- Application to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 7-storey, 56-unit residential building at 80 Bramalea Road (OZS-2021-0043)
- Application for 8 detached dwellings, buffer block, and road extension at 12197 Hurontario Street (OZS-2022-0030)
- City-initiated Official Plan amendment for Major Transit Station Areas (city-wide)
- City-initiated amendments to Additional Residential Units regulations to conform to Bill 23 (city-wide)
- Site-specific sign by-law amendment for Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Centre at 760 Wanless
The Planning and Development Committee unanimously voted against an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1857 Queen Street West. Several other zoning amendments and subdivision plans were approved, while city-initiated reports on residential units and transit areas were received for further staff recommendation.
- Denied Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1857 Queen Street West (0-10)
- Approved Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 1879 Queen Street West
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 11229 Torbram Road
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 9052 Creditview Road
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 80 Bramalea Road
- Approved temporary three-year Zoning By-law amendment for 8195 Winston Churchill Boulevard
- Approved site-specific amendment to Sign By-law 399-2002 for 760 Wanless
- Approved Brampton Heritage Board minutes from January 24, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
This agenda for the Brampton Appeal Tribunal meeting on February 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
City Council
Council approved a pilot program to distribute Faraday pouches to reduce auto thefts and authorized the $1.55M purchase of 42 Main Street North. Additional funding was approved for tennis club expansions and the 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program.
- Approved auto theft reduction campaign and Faraday pouch pilot program
- Approved $1.55M acquisition of 42 Main Street North
- Approved $690,000 budget increase for Bramalea Tennis Club Expansion
- Approved $365,000 budget increase for Rosalea Brampton Tennis Clubhouse
- Approved $570,000 for Bill 23 Task Force consulting services
- Approved 2023 Tourism Sponsorship Program with total value of $1,057,800
- Approved 2023 Commemorative Dates Listing
- Approved construction of noise wall at The Villages of Rosedale ($2,023,490)
Planning and Development Committee - Special Meeting
The Planning and Development Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two staff reports: one on continuous improvements to development application processes funded by audit and accountability funds, and another proposing 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Building Industry and Land Development Association regarding the fee changes. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations will be forwarded to Council.
- Staff report on 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications (PBGM-2023-043)
- Correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti of BILD dated January 23, 2023, regarding fee changes
- Staff report on continuous improvements update for audit and accountability funded projects (PBGM-2023-036)
- Public delegations (5 minutes max) and public question period (15 minutes) scheduled
The Planning and Development Committee approved amendments to the Tariff of Fees By-law for development and site plan applications. Additionally, the committee directed staff to conduct a value-for-money review of the Accela software system.
- Approved amendments to Tariff of Fees By-law 85-96 for planning and municipal applications (Carried)
- Set pre-consultation fee at $5,000.00 (Carried)
- Directed staff to undertake a value-for-money review of Accela and report back to Council (Carried)
- Received reports on Continuous Improvements Update and 2023 Fee Changes (Carried)
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee
The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on a building project and the annual induction ceremony, and to approve minutes from its December 1, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Verbal update on building project by Teri Bommer, Sport Liaison Coordinator
- Verbal update on annual induction ceremony by Teri Bommer
- Approval of minutes from December 1, 2022 meeting
The committee received verbal updates regarding the new Sports Hall of Fame building and the annual induction ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2023. Members discussed emcee options and volunteer roles for the upcoming event. No new policies were enacted.
- Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
- Received verbal update on new Sports Hall of Fame building (Carried)
- Received verbal update on Annual Induction Ceremony (Carried)
- Adjourned meeting to reconvene March 2, 2023 (Carried)
Committee of Council
Brampton's Committee of Council meets to consider several staff reports and public delegations. Key items include a proposed budget amendment for a noise wall retrofit at The Villages of Rosedale, housekeeping amendments to the business licensing by-law regarding fireworks vendors, and a request to rename Jorgen Jensen Parkette. The committee will also receive updates on Q3 2022 finances, infrastructure, and economic development.
- Budget amendment for retrofit noise wall at The Villages of Rosedale (Sandalwood Parkway and Dixie Road)
- Housekeeping amendments to Business Licensing By-law 332-2013 re: fireworks vendors
- Request to rename Jorgen Jensen Parkette to Blackwell-Lall Medicinal Parkette
- Q3 2022 capital project, operating budget, and reserve reports
- Discussion on auto thefts and 50th anniversary branding
The Committee approved a pilot program to distribute Faraday pouches to residents in five areas to combat auto theft. Council also authorized the $1.55M acquisition of 42 Main Street North and approved a $2.02M noise wall project for The Villages of Rosedale.
- Approved auto theft reduction campaign and Faraday pouch pilot in five areas
- Approved $1.55M acquisition of 42 Main Street North (funded by Reserve #12)
- Approved $2,023,490 for noise wall construction at The Villages of Rosedale
- Approved $624,000 budget amendment for Rosedale Village Noise Wall project
- Approved 2021 State of the Local Infrastructure Report
- Approved removal of fireworks vendor licensing from Business Licensing By-law 332-2013
- Referred City 50th Anniversary branding and Lusofonia Festival support to staff for reports
- Included Ward 2 speed bumps and traffic control in 2023 Budget considerations
Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Brampton Property Standards Committee meeting on January 26, 2023 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific matters are listed for this meeting.
City Council
Brampton City Council is meeting to vote on several by-laws, including zoning amendments, a temporary borrowing by-law, and budget amendments for property acquisitions and the Gage Park ice track. Council will also hear a delegation about an affordable housing lease amendment, discuss the Fletchers Parkette, and consider notices of motion on street naming and the Advance Brampton Fund. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session for legal and property matters.
- By-law 1-2023: temporary borrowing of funds for 2023
- By-law 2-2023: budget amendment for property acquisition at 94-100 Railroad Street (Ward 1)
- By-laws 5-2023 and 6-2023: Official Plan and zoning amendments for Digram Developments, east of Bramalea Road and south of Mayfield Road (Ward 9)
- By-law 7-2023: zoning amendment for Peel Housing Corporation at 10 Knightsbridge Road (Ward 7)
- Notice of Motion: name a street 'Justice Tulloch' for Black History Month
Council authorized the $14.5M purchase of properties on Railroad Street and allocated $461,858 to cover a shortfall for the 2023 Advance Brampton Fund. The city also approved several zoning amendments and established a Community Safety Advisory Committee.
- Approved $14.5M for acquisition of 94, 96, 98 and 100 Railroad Street
- Allocated $461,858 from General Rate Stabilization Fund for Advance Brampton Fund shortfall
- Established Community Safety Advisory Committee and appointed five council members
- Approved $986,000 budget increase for Gage Park Ice Track and Refrigeration Plant
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 227 and 229 Main Street
- Approved Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 9224 & 9230 Creditview Road
- Authorized letter of support for Bombay Sports Co. Ltd. to host GT20 tournament
- Approved revised Salary Administration Policy 4.1.0 effective March 1, 2023
Brampton Heritage Board
The Brampton Heritage Board is meeting to review heritage impact assessments for 69 Elliott Street (Memorial Arena) and 8520 Creditview Road (Eldorado Park), consider removing non-designated properties from the municipal register, and discuss a heritage conservation plan for 10431 The Gore Road. The board will also receive an update on a member's resignation and a report on property standards for vacant heritage properties. No decisions are final; recommendations will be forwarded to other committees and Council.
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 69 Elliott Street, Memorial Arena (Ward 3)
- Heritage Impact Assessment for 8520 Creditview Road, Eldorado Park (Ward 4)
- Removal of non-designated properties from Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
- Heritage Conservation Plan for 10431 The Gore Road (Ward 10)
- Report on property standards for vacant heritage properties
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is holding a hybrid meeting to decide on consent applications (land severances) and minor variance requests. Three new consent applications are on the agenda, including one to create a lot for a 13-storey residential building, and two for road widening along Steeles Avenue West. The committee will also hear several deferred consent applications and numerous minor variance requests for residential properties.
- Consent B-2022-0028: Sever 1.74 ha at 12 Henderson Ave. for a 13-storey residential apartment building.
- Consents B-2022-0029 & B-2022-0030: Sever land at 260 Malta Ave. and 245 Steeles Ave. W. for road widening.
- Deferred consent B-2022-0014: Sever 0.029 ha at 93 John St. to create two lots for semi-detached dwellings.
- Minor variance A-2022-0405: Allow 298 dwelling units (vs. 272 max) at 4320 Queen St. E.
- Minor variance A-2022-0399: Allow accessory structure with habitable space (washroom) at 32 Highvalley Cir.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several planning reports, including city-initiated Official Plan amendments responding to provincial Bill 109, the impacts of Bill 23 on the Brampton Plan, and proposed 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications. The committee will also review applications for a four-storey office building at 150 First Gulf Boulevard, a mixed-use high-rise at 227-229 Main Street, and 23 single-detached dwellings at 9224-9230 Creditview Road. Public delegations and question periods are scheduled.
- City-initiated Official Plan amendment responding to Bill 109 (city-wide)
- Application for four-storey office building at 150 First Gulf Boulevard (Ward 3)
- Application for mixed-use high-rise at 227-229 Main Street (Ward 3)
- Application for 23 single-detached dwellings at 9224-9230 Creditview Road (Ward 5)
- 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications
The Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 9224 & 9230 Creditview Road. It also approved 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications and referred a Main Street development project back to staff. Several heritage board recommendations were also adopted.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 9224 & 9230 Creditview Road (10-0)
- Approved 2023 fee changes for development and site plan applications effective February 1, 2023 (10-0)
- Referred 227 and 229 Main Street application back to staff to meet 45-degree angular plane guideline
- Approved $10,000 maximum grant for roof repair at 160 Salvation Road
- Approved heritage permit for roof repair at 160 Salvation Road
- Approved Brampton Heritage Board minutes from December 13, 2022 (10-0)
- Directed staff to report back on Official Plan amendments responding to Bill 109
- Requested Province provide update on Bill 23 elements affecting Brampton Plan
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of Council
The Committee of Council is meeting to consider staff reports and public delegations on several matters, including the Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit project, governance options for Historic Bovaird House, and requests to begin procurement for real estate advisory and end-user technology services. The agenda also includes numerous updates from organizations such as the Brampton Public Library, Algoma University, and various tech startups. A closed session is scheduled for a property acquisition matter.
- Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) preliminary design and transit project assessment update
- Governance and management options for Historic Bovaird House
- Request to begin procurement for real estate advisory, negotiation and brokerage services for one year
- Request to begin procurement for end user technology products and desktop management services for three years
- 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-Law
The Committee of Council approved the purchase of properties at 94, 96, 98, and 100 Railroad Street for $14.5 million. The Committee also approved a new governance model for the Historic Bovaird House and authorized several procurement processes.
- Approved $14.5M acquisition of 94, 96, 98 and 100 Railroad Street
- Approved governance 'Option 3' for Historic Bovaird House (11-0)
- Authorized procurement for Professional Real Estate Advisory and Brokerage Services
- Authorized procurement for End User Technology Products and Desktop Management Services
- Enacted 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law for short-term funds
- Consented to by-law delegating Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2023 to lower-tier municipalities
- Referred Gage Park Ice Track budget amendment to January 25 Council meeting
- Approved Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee minutes from December 1, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Brampton Appeal Tribunal
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal is meeting to hear one appeal under the Dog License By-law 250-2005. The appellant, Jason Lee, is appealing an incident dated August 4, 2022. The meeting is procedural, with only this single hearing on the agenda.
- Hearing #1: File L25.03/2022, appellant Jason Lee, appeal of incident under Dog License By-law 250-2005
Committee of Adjustment
The Brampton Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear two consent applications to sever land and 18 minor variance applications requesting exceptions to zoning by-laws, mostly for residential properties. The committee will decide on these applications, which include requests for variances related to setbacks, lot coverage, driveway widths, and below-grade entrances.
- Consent application B-2022-0026: sever land at 33 Silktop Trail to create a new residential lot (approx. 387 sq m).
- Consent application B-2022-0027: sever land at 45/55 Van Kirk Drive and 12 Canam Crescent to create a 0.65-hectare lot for future development.
- Minor variance A-2022-0383: request for a detached garage (216 sq m, 7.26m high) at 40 Bellini Avenue, exceeding by-law limits.
- Minor variance A-2022-0388: request to reduce minimum lot area to 2.14 hectares at 18 Kenview Boulevard (by-law requires 3.8 ha).
- Minor variance A-2022-0387: request to reduce landscaped open space and parking aisle width at 50 and 70 Delta Park Boulevard.