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October 19, 2011

Members Present: The following were present at 9:30 a.m.:

City Councillor B. Callahan – Wards 3 and 4 (Chair) Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice Chair, By-laws and Licensing Section) Regional Councillor J. Sanderson – Wards 3 and 4 (Vice Chair, Community Services Section) (Vice Chair, Works and Transportation Section) Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 (Chair, Corporate and Finance Section) (Chair, Economic Development and Communications Section) Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 (Chair, Works and Transportation Section) City Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 (Chair, By-laws and Licensing Section) City Councillor V. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 (Chair, Community Services Section)

The following arrived subsequently at the times noted: Regional Councillor S. Hames – Wards 7 and 8 (9:31 a.m.) (Vice Chair, Economic Development and Communications Section) City Councillor J. Hutton – Wards 2 and 6 (9:31 a.m.)

Members Absent: Regional Councillor P. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 (vacation) (Vice Chair, Corporate and Finance Section)

Staff: Ms. D. Dubenofsky, City Manager

Mr. D. Cutajar, Commissioner of Economic Development and Communications Mr. M. Lewis, Commissioner of Financial and Information Services and Treasurer Mr. J. Lowery, Commissioner of Community Services Mr. T. Mulligan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation Mr. J. Patteson, Commissioner of Buildings and Property Management Mr. D. Kraszewski, Acting Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development Mr. M. Pegg, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Community Services Mr. P. Fay, City Clerk and Director of Council and Administrative Services, Corporate

Services Mr. E. Evans, Deputy Clerk, Corporate Services Ms. S. Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services

Minutes Committee of Council Committee of the Council of

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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BRAMPTON CITY COUNCIL DATE: October 26, 2010

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The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. and adjourned at 11:23 a.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. CW299-2011 Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C. Consent D. Delegations D 1. CW300-2011 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games – August 14-16, 2012 D 2. CW301-2011 Homelessness in the City of Brampton E. Staff Presentations F. Economic Development and Communications Section F 1. CW302-2011 Referred Matters List F 2. Question Period G. Works and Transportation Section G 1. CW303-2011 Minutes – Brampton Safety Council – October 6, 2011 G 2. CW304-2011 Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Update (RML #2011-

025) (File T11) G 3. CW305-2011 Referred Matters List G 4. Question Period G 5. GO Transit Park and Ride Bus Stop Located at Williams

Parkway and Highway 410 – Ward 1

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H. By-laws and Licensing Section H 1. CW306-2011 Referred Matters List H 2. Question Period H 3. Election Signs H 4. Hanging Laundry Outdoors Without the Use of Clothes

Lines H 5. Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal – Relocation of

Taxicab Stand I. Community Services Section I 1. CW307-2011 Proposed Amendments to Brampton Sports Hall of

Fame Constitution (File C16) I 2. CW308-2011 2012 Ontario Summer Games Triathlon – August 17-19,

2012 (File C16) I 3. CW309-2011 Brampton Track Club Funding Request – Terry Fox

Track and Field Stadium in Chinguacousy Park – Ward 8 (File C16)

I 4. CW310-2011 Leashing, Licensing and the Control of Cats (RML

#2011-007) (File S40) I 5. CW311-2011 Referred Matters List I 6. Question Period J. Corporate and Finance Section J 1. CW312-2011 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of

Directors Meeting – September 30, 2011 (File G10) J 2. CW313-2011 Naming a City Asset in Recognition of Don Doan J 3. CW314-2011 Referred Matters List J 4. Question Period

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K. Notices of Motion L. Public Question Period M. Closed Session N. CW315-2011 Adjournment

____________________________________ City Councillor B. Callahan, Chair

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A. Approval of Agenda CW299-2011 That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19,

2011 be approved, as amended, to add: G 5. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor E. Moore,

re: GO Transit Park and Ride Bus Stop Located at Williams Parkway and Highway 410 – Ward 1

H 3. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri,

re: Election Signs

H 4. Discussion at the request of City Councillor J. Hutton, re: Hanging Laundry Outdoors Without the Use of Clothes Lines

H 5. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor G. Miles, re:

Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal – Relocation of Taxicab Stand

Carried

Note: On a 2/3 majority vote to re-open the question, the Approval of

Agenda was re-opened and Item H 5 was added to the Agenda. B. Conflicts of Interest – nil C. Consent

The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

(G 1, I 1, I 2, I 3)

(Later in the meeting, Item I 4 was removed from consent)

D. Delegations

D 1. Mr. Ian Held, Chair, 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, and Ms. Shannon Soule, Coordinator, Projects Senior Games – 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, Community Services, re: 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games – August 14-16, 2012

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Mr. Ian Held, Chair, 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, announced the 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games taking place on August 14-16, 2012, which include 18 competitive events and over 2000 participants. The new name for the games aligns with the national Senior Games and with six other provinces/territories, to better reflect the level of competition. Mr. Held provided details on the various responsibilities of the Games Organizing Committee, which consists of a number of City of Brampton staff and volunteers. Ms. Shannon Soule, Coordinator, Projects Senior Games – 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, Community Services, presented Members of Council and Senior Management Team with a 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games souvenir mug, which illustrates the new logo for the games. Ms. Soule explained how the seven elements of this logo convey the spirit of the games, and thanked Mr. Alex Dobo, Manager of Graphic Design, Economic Development and Communications, and the Promotions Committee for the development of this logo.

Mr. Emil Szinegh, resident of Brampton, expressed his enthusiasm for the Flower City Community Campus (FCCC) Seniors’ Centre and the 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, noting that many seniors have already begun training for this event. Committee extended thanks to Ms. Sharon Bonello, Recreation Supervisor – FCCC Seniors, Community Services, and the seniors of FCCC Seniors’ Centre for their roles in organizing this event. Committee members were encouraged to participate in the 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, and staff was requested to provide a list of all events to Members of Council.

The following motion was considered. CW300-2011 That the delegation from Mr. Ian Held, Chair, 2012 Ontario 55+

Summer Games, and Ms. Shannon Soule, Coordinator, Projects Senior Games – 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games – August 14-16, 2012, be received.

Carried

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D 2. Mr. Daniel Cullen, Director, The Hope Coalition, re: Homelessness in the City of Brampton

Mr. Daniel Cullen addressed Committee regarding the matter of homelessness in the City of Brampton. Mr. Cullen acknowledged the City’s efforts in addressing this issue, noting that October 10, 2010 was proclaimed World Homeless Day in the City of Brampton. Mr. Cullen advised that he was homeless for approximately 25 years, and shared his perspective and approach to addressing this issue. He highlighted the importance of working together with the community to change the face of homelessness, and provided details on The Hope Coalition, a volunteer based organization with a mandate to empower and provide a positive voice for the homeless in the Region of Peel. The functions of this organization include creating strategies to address homelessness (prevention, intervention, job training, etc.), educating the public to change perception, outreach to the homeless and acting as a resource to social services. The Hope Coalition is hosting “A Night in the Cold” which is a 3-day event that started on October 18, 2011. This event was organized to help the public understand homelessness, and includes a vigil at the memorial dedicated to Brampton’s homeless, a candle-lit walk to Brampton City Hall, and a short presentation to the community scheduled to take place on October 19, 2011. Committee discussions took place with respect to the following:

• Recognition of Mr. Cullen’s passion and determination to address homelessness

• Waiting list for social housing at the Region of Peel • Broad range of circumstances that lead to homelessness and why

some individuals refuse assistance from government officials • Availability of “out of the cold” programs and the community’s role

to help those in need • The need to educate and change the public’s perception of

homelessness The following motion was considered. CW301-2011 That the delegation from Mr. Daniel Cullen, Director, The Hope

Coalition, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: Homelessness in the City of Brampton, be received.

Carried

E. Staff Presentations – nil

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F. Economic Development and Communications Section (Chair, Regional Councillor G. Miles / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor S. Hames)

F 1. Referred Matters List – Economic Development and Communications Section

• Economic Development and Communications Department The following motion was considered. CW302-2011 That the Referred Matters List – Economic Development and

Communications Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, be received.

Carried

F 2. Councillors Question Period – nil

G. Works and Transportation Section (Chair, Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor J. Sanderson) * G 1. Minutes – Brampton Safety Council – October 6, 2011 CW303-2011 That the Minutes of the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of

October 6, 2011 to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, Recommendations SC073-2011 to SC092-2011 be approved.

Carried

The recommendations were approved as follows: SC073-2011 That the agenda for the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October

6, 2011 be approved as amended as follows:

To add:

F 6. E-mail correspondence from John Livingstone, Acting Vice Principal, Hewson Public School, dated October 4, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Hewson Public School – 235 Father Tobin Road – Ward 9 (File G25SA); and,

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I 4. Discussion re: Brampton Safety Council (BSC) Sub-Committee for review of BSC By-law 4-83, as amended, and BSC Mandate (Recommendation SC070-2011) (File G25SA).

SC074-2011 1. That the delegation and e-mail correspondence from Sheila Smith,

Parent and Resident of Dorset Drive, Brampton, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Hours of Crossing Guard Located at Balmoral Drive and Eringate Road – Ward 8 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That consideration be given by the noted parties to the following

requests: • City staff review and report back on the potential budget

implications of extending the hours of the Crossing Guard at the subject intersection to accommodate students of Earnscliffe Middle Public School

• City staff review and report back on the possibility of providing a higher form of traffic control at the subject intersection

• Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board investigate and report back on the possibility of synchronizing school hours for Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Eastbourne Drive Public School and Earnscliffe Middle Public School

• That Student Transportation of Peel Region investigate and report back on the possibility of providing student busing for students attending Earnscliffe Middle Public School

SC075-2011 That the presentation by Nelson Cadete, Traffic Operations

Supervisor, Works and Transportation, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Traffic Calming Program for Conestoga Drive in the vicinity of Conestoga Public School – 300 Conestoga Drive – Ward 2 (File G25SA) be received.

SC076-2011 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Tonia Estrella, Twin Pines

Crescent, Brampton, dated September 12, 2011, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Burnt Elm Public School – 85 Burnt Elm Drive – Ward 2 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That the follow-up site inspection referenced under Item K3 of the

agenda for this meeting be undertaken in October 2011.

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SC077-2011 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Pina Manfredi, Principal, St. Patrick Catholic School, dated September 12, 2011, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – St. Patrick Catholic School – 11948 The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

SC078-2011 That the e-mail correspondence from Rohit Dhawan, Susan

Avenue, Brampton, dated September 14, 2011, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Concerns about Pedestrian Safety at Railway Tracks on Pantomine Boulevard near Roberta Bondar Public School – 30 Pantomine Boulevard – Ward 6 (File G25SA) be received.

SC079-2011 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Tammy Bailey, Brampton

Resident, dated September 20, 2011, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Conestoga Public School – 300 Conestoga Drive – Ward 2 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That the Brampton Safety Council acknowledges the efforts of staff

of Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, toward addressing Ms. Bailey’s concerns.

SC080-2011 1. That the e-mail correspondence from Elisa Palermo, Parent

Volunteer and Community Member, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns relating to Construction at Hilldale Public School – 100 Hilldale Crescent – Ward 7 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That the concerns outlined in the subject correspondence specific

to the school property be referred to the Peel District School Board for review and a response to Ms. Palermo.

SC081-2011 1. That the e-mail correspondence from John Livingstone, Acting Vice

Principal, Hewson Public School, dated October 4, 2011, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Hewson Public School – 235 Father Tobin Road – Ward 9 (File G25SA) be received; and,

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2. That a site inspection be undertaken. SC082-2011 That the verbal update from Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard

Supervisor, Works and Transportation, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Temporary Crossing Guard Locations at McVean Drive and Cottrelle Boulevard and The Gore Road and Ebenezer Road – Ward 10 (File G25) be received.

SC083-2011 1. That the request from Brampton residents via the Economic

Development and Communications Department, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Request for Review of Parking Restrictions on Colonel Bertram Road – St. Stephen Catholic School – 17 Colonel Bertram Road – Ward 2 (File G25SA) be received; and,


SC084-2011 1. That the concerns from a resident of Abitibi Lake Drive, Brampton

via Regional Councillor John Sprovieri and City Councillor Vicky Dhillon, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Carberry Public School – 526 Fernforest Drive – Ward 9 (File G25SA) be received; and,


SC085-2011 That the composition of the Brampton Safety Council Sub-

Committee for review of BSC By-law 4-83, as amended, and BSC Mandate (established pursuant to Recommendation SC070-2011, approved by Council on September 28, 2011) be amended to add Michael Lobraico.

SC086-2011 1. That the site inspection report dated September 13, 2011, to the

Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Mount Pleasant Village Public School – 100 Commuter Drive – Ward 6 – New School Review (File G25SA), be received; and,

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2. That, since Mount Pleasant Public School is designed as a walking school, the Principal be encouraged to participate in the Metrolinx “Stepping It Up Program” (administered in the Region of Peel by the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee); and,

3. That the Principal, through the school newsletter and

classroom/school meetings, be requested to reinforce school safety rules; and,

4. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and

Transportation, be requested to consider implementing the following restrictions:

• “No Stopping Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.” on the north side of Commuter Drive between the intersection of Ganton Heights and Bleasdale Avenue;

• “No Stopping” from the entrance of the bus loading/unloading zone, west to 165 Commuter Drive;

5. That, should the restrictions outlined in Recommendation #4 be

implemented, staff of Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, are requested to visit the school and enforce the restrictions; and,

6. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor, Works and Transportation, be

requested to investigate if a crossing guard is warranted at any of the intersections leading to the school; and,

7. That the Manager of Development Construction, Works and

Transportation, be requested to ensure that all sidewalks in the vicinity of the school are repaired and to address the safety concerns relating to the tree planters located on the concrete boulevard on Commuter Drive, as outlined under “observations” in the subject site inspection report; and,

8. That a follow-up site inspection be undertaken in November or

December 2011. SC087-2011 1. That the site inspection report dated September 14, 2011, to the

Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School – 25 Mount Royal Circle – Ward 10 – New School Review (File G25SA), be received; and,


requested to provide the Principal with a copy of the Brampton Safety Council’s “Staying Safe Around Your School” DVD; and,

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3. That the Principal be requested to consider placing safety cones at the northeast corner of the school entrance to encourage students to use the sidewalk on the west side of the driveway; and,

4. That a follow-up site inspection be undertaken in March or April

2012; and, 5. Whereas during the subject site inspection, the Brampton Safety

Council reviewed specifically the Crossing Guard location at the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Eiffel Boulevard to determine if any changes to this location were required;

Be It Resolved that, based on observations made at that time, it is the position of the Brampton Safety Council that no changes are required to this Crossing Guard location.


Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: David Suzuki Secondary Public School – 45 Daviselm Drive – Ward 6 – New School Review (File G25SA), be received as amended as follows:

• In Observation #9 to change the reference to “protective” to read “proactive”

• In Recommendation #5 to change the reference to “Director of Operations, Works and Transportation” to read “Director of Engineering, Works and Transportation”; and,


Transportation, be requested to consider the following actions: • Implement “No Stopping Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m.” restrictions on the north and south side of Daviselm Drive in a westerly direction from Chinguacousy Road to the western boundary of the school;

• Review the traffic signals at the intersection of Daviselm Drive/Burt Drive and Chinguacousy Road with the possibility of extending the signal timing to allow traffic to exit the school and for a northbound advance signal for Chinguacousy Road;

• Install fluorescent yellow/green school signs on the roads around the intersection; and,

3. That the Executive Director of Brampton Transit, Works and

Transportation, be requested to review the location of the transit stop at the intersection of Chinguacousy Road and Daviselm Drive, to determine if any changes should be made to the location, and if

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any changes are made, the Executive Director is requested to ensure there is a safe walkway and an area for students to stand; and,

4. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider

painting a yellow line to identify the area at the front of the school that is not designated for vehicles; and,

5. That the Director of Engineering, Works and Transportation, be

requested to determine if the sidewalks on the west side of Chinguacousy Road could be installed as soon as possible after the construction is completed; and,

6. That the Principal, through the school newsletter, student safety

programs, and parent council meetings, continue to reinforce school safety rules; and,

7. That a follow-up site inspection be undertaken in late 2012 or early

2013. SC089-2011 1. That the site inspection report dated September 19, 2011, to the

Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Calderstone Middle Public School – 160 Calderstone Road – Ward 10 – Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns (File G25SA), be received; and,


Transportation, be requested to consider implementing the following:

• “No Stopping” corner restrictions on Cobblehill Crescent at the entrance and exit of the school;

• “No Stopping Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.” restrictions on the south side of Cobblehill Crescent between Calderstone Road and the entrance to the school;

• “No Parking Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.” restrictions on the south side of Cobblehill Crescent between the entrance and exit of the school;

• “No Stopping Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.” restrictions on the north side of Cobblehill Crescent from the intersection of Calderstone Road east to the intersection at Baylawn Road;

• “No Stopping Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.” restrictions on both sides of Calderstone Road between Cottrelle Boulevard and Beckenham Road; and,

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3. That the Principal, through the school newsletter and school safety meetings, be requested to:

• Encourage use of the Kiss and Ride; • Reinforce the school safety program; • Advise parents/guardians of any signage changes on

Cobblehill Crescent (should the actions outlined in Recommendation #2 above be implemented); and,

4. That the Principal consider extending an invitation to Enforcement

and By-law Services, Corporate Services, to enforce violations on school property.


Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Intersection of Calderstone Road and Lexington Road – Ward 10 – Request for Crossing Guard at Subject Intersection (File G25SA), be received; and,


requested to consider conducting a gap study at the intersection of Calderstone Road and Lexington Road to determine if a Crossing Guard is warranted for this intersection.


Brampton Safety Council Meeting of October 6, 2011, re: Jefferson Public School – 48 Jefferson Road – Ward 7 – Review of School Site (relating to school’s participation in the Stepping It Up Program) (File G25SA), be received and,


Transportation, be requested to consider the following actions: • Installation of a school zone sign at the east end of Jefferson

Road in the vicinity of the school and refreshing of any faded signs in front of the school;

• Installation of “no u-turn” signage in the appropriate locations in the vicinity of the school; and,

3. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider the

following actions: • Installation of a “Do Not Enter” sign at the westerly driveway

at the bus area in front of the school; • Installation of a “Stop” sign and painting of a stop bar at the

westerly exit of the school driveway;

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• Trimming the overgrowth of trees along the parking lot area and sidewalk area immediately in front of school entranceway; and,

4. That the Principal, through the school newsletter and

school/classroom safety meetings, be requested to: • Reinforce school safety rules, with a specific emphasis on

parents parking on the street; • Remind parents of the “no parking” restrictions at the

driveway entrance to the school and that they are to remain in their vehicles

5. That the Enforcement Supervisor, Enforcement and By-law

Services, Corporate Services, be requested to monitor illegal parking during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal periods.

SC092-2011 That the Brampton Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on

Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair. G 2. Report from E. van Ravens, Manager of Road Operations, Works and

Transportation, dated October 7, 2011, re: Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Update (RML #2011-025) (File T11).

In response to questions from Committee, T. Mulligan, Commissioner of

Works and Transportation, provided the following information: • The pilot volunteer snow removal program, Teens Assisting Seniors

Snow Clearing (TASSC), coordinated by the Community Services Department, is being improved and will be offered again for the 2011/2012 winter season

• Snow removal service options will be communicated to the public and will be coordinated through the Works and Transportation and Community Services Departments

• Staff will work with St. Leonard’s Place (Peel) to identify an appropriate location for the pilot driveway snow windrow removal program

Committee discussions took place with respect to the following:

• Snow removal services offered by places of worship • Promoting the “Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods” program

and encouraging the community to be more “neighbourly” by helping those in need

The following motion was considered.

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CW304-2011 1. That the report from E. van Ravens, Manager of Road Operations, Works and Transportation, dated October 7, 2011, re: Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Update (RML #2011-025) (File T11) be received; and,

2. That the Works and Transportation Department work with St.

Leonard’s Place (Peel) in partnership with Licence2Clean on the implementation of a pilot driveway snow windrow removal program of approximately 50 homes for the 2011/2012 winter season.

Carried

G 3. Referred Matters List – Works and Transportation Section

• Works and Transportation Department • Planning, Design and Development Department


CW305-2011 That the Referred Matters List – Works and Transportation Section

to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, be received.

Carried G 4. Councillors Question Period – nil

G 5. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor E. Moore, re: GO Transit Park and Ride Bus Stop Located at Williams Parkway and Highway 410 – Ward 1.

Regional Councillor Moore asked staff when the GO Transit Park and Ride bus stop located at Williams Parkway and Highway 410 will be fully operational, and how this will be communicated to the public. T. Mulligan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation, advised that this bus stop will be promoted through the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Mr. Mulligan indicated he would contact the MTO for further details and advise the Councillor directly.

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H. By-laws and Licensing Section (Chair, City Councillor G. Gibson / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor E. Moore) H 1. Referred Matters List – By-laws and Licensing Section

• Corporate Services Department

In response to a question from City Councillor Gibson regarding the shark fin ban (RML #2011-026) issue, D. Dubenofsky, City Manager, advised that this is an item of interest to many municipalities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A legal review is being conducted to determine the jurisdiction of implementing any regulatory initiatives on this issue. It is anticipated that the results of this review will be reported to Committee of Council on November 2, 2011. In response to questions from Committee, Ms. Dubenofsky advised it is her understanding that, at this time, the Region of Peel’s interest in this matter is from a public health perspective only.


CW306-2011 That the Referred Matters List – By-laws and Licensing Section to

the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, be received.

Carried H 2. Councillors Question Period – nil

H 3. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri, re: Election Signs Regional Councillor Sprovieri indicated that staff is preparing a report on the matter of election signs. He indicated he would address his concerns when the staff report is brought forward for Committee’s consideration.

H 4. Discussion at the request of City Councillor J. Hutton, re: Hanging Laundry Outdoors Without the Use of Clothes Lines City Councillor Hutton advised Committee of complaints received from his constituents regarding laundry being hung outdoors to dry without the use of clothes lines. Other means are used such as fences, railings, etc.

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Committee discussion took place regarding this practice and that of hanging laundry in the front yard, both of which are considered unattractive. Staff was requested to investigate the City’s authority on this issue. D. Dubenofsky, City Manager, advised Committee that the Green Energy Act permits the use of clothes lines on side and rear yards. Ms. Dubenofsky advised that staff would investigate this issue and report back.

H 5. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor G. Miles, re: Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal – Relocation of Taxicab Stand

Note: On a 2/3 majority vote to re-open the question, the Approval of Agenda was re-opened and Item H 5 was added to the Agenda.

In response to questions from Committee regarding the issue of the relocation of the taxicab stand at the Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal, staff provided the following information:

• This matter was referred to staff to investigate and report back with options for a short and long term solution

• Staff have consulted with the Brampton Downtown Development Corporation (BDDC) regarding the proposed options, which include on-street changes

• The report is targeted for the November 2, 2011 Committee of Council Meeting

• In the interim, alternative areas for taxicab stands are available on the north side of the railway tracks

Committee discussions took place with respect to the following:

• The need to implement an immediate short term solution to address the concerns previously raised by the taxicab industry

• Opinion that the alternative areas for taxicab stands on the north side of the railway tracks are not convenient for passengers

• An indication that the downtown taxicab stands serve the downtown area, not just transit riders

• Enforcement activity in the vicinity of the Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal

• Limited number of taxicab stands at the Bramalea City Centre Bus Terminal and the need to consider the needs of the taxicab industry and their passengers, when implementing changes to existing terminals and in the design of new terminals

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I. Community Services Section (Chair, City Councillor V. Dhillon / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor J. Sanderson)

* I 1. Report from D. Doan, Manager of Program Support, Community Services,

dated August 29, 2011, re: Proposed Amendments to Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Constitution (File C16).

CW307-2011 1. That the report from D. Doan, Manager, Program Support,

Community Services, dated August 29, 2011, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: Proposed Amendments to Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Constitution (File C16) be received; and,

2. That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Constitution be amended

as follows:

• 2. Composition and Appointment of Committee Members

2.1 (2) Composition as follows: • Minimum of one Member of Council • One Curator of the Sports Hall of Fame • Up to 12 Members at Large

2.4 The Committee shall appoint a Chair, Vice-Chair,

Treasurer and Curator from among its members.

• 4. Eligibility for Induction

4.1 (a) Any person (defined to include a “team”) who is or has been distinguished as an athlete, or as an executive member or coach, or who has brought honour to Brampton, shall be eligible for election as an Inductee into the Sports Hall of Fame, provided he or she was a resident of the City of Brampton (or the former Village or Town of Brampton, or the former Township of Chinguacousy, or the former Township of Toronto Gore), at the time of the achievement which is the focus for his or her consideration. The Committee can also consider the application of non-residents for election into the Sports Hall of Fame for those individuals who promoted and enhanced sport in the City of Brampton over a minimum period of ten years.

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4.8 Team Category: • The team so honoured must have attained a high

level of achievement and brought recognition to the City of Brampton at the National or International level.

• The team so honoured could represent any recognized sport in Brampton.

• The team so honoured would be recognized for its outstanding achievement in a single year, or it may be chosen for its contribution and/or domination of the sport over a specific period of time.

• Consideration will be extended to teams from the past representing the City of Brampton for which there was no National or International recognition, in accordance with the years outlined in the Veterans’ Candidates category 4.7.

• That all references to “Selection Committee Members” be

amended to read “Committee Members”.

Carried * I 2. Report from D. Doan, Manager of Program Support, Community Services,

dated September 20, 2011, re: 2012 Ontario Summer Games Triathlon – August 17-19, 2012 (File C16).

CW308-2011 That the report from D. Doan, Manager of Program Support,

Community Services, dated September 20, 2011, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: 2012 Ontario Summer Games Triathlon – August 17-19, 2012 (File C16) be received.

Carried

* I 3. Report from D. Doan, Manager of Program Support, Community Services,

dated September 22, 2011, re: Brampton Track Club Funding Request – Terry Fox Track and Field Stadium in Chinguacousy Park – Ward 8 (File C16).

CW309-2011 1. That the report from D. Doan, Manager of Program Support,

Community Services, dated September 22, 2011, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: Brampton Track Club Funding Request – Terry Fox Track and Field Stadium in Chinguacousy Park – Ward 8 (File C16) be received; and,

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2. That staff be authorized to provide funding assistance to a maximum value of $40,000.00 from Community Events Account #201109.001.0191.0001 for the Brampton Track Club to purchase equipment for the newly constructed Terry Fox Track and Field Stadium, such equipment to enable the Club to host meets up to the Provincial/Legion levels and augment the Club’s fundraising capabilities; and,

3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an

agreement to provide the support described in clause #2 above, in consideration of sponsorship recognition for the City of Brampton from the Brampton Track Club, with content satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Carried

I 4. Report from K. Duncan, Manager of Animal Services, Community

Services, dated September 16, 2011, re: Leashing, Licensing and the Control of Cats (RML #2011-007) (File S40).

Committee congratulated Animal Services staff on a job well done, noting that the Return to Owner (RTO) rate for stray cats in Brampton is double the national rate of approximately 3%. The following motion was considered.

CW310-2011 1. That the report from K. Duncan, Manager of Animal Services,

Community Services, dated September 16, 2011, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: Leashing, Licensing and the Control of Cats (RML #2011-007) (File S40) be received; and,

2. That the development of a Community Partners program, intended

to address the problem of cat overpopulation in the City of Brampton, be approved in principle; and,

3. That staff work with the proposed Community Partners and report

back on proposed additional or alternative methods of more effectively addressing the cat population issue with the intent to reduce the humane euthanasia of homeless cats and reduce the costs associated with caring for the large number of homeless cats brought to Brampton Animal Services each year; and,

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4. That staff be directed to explore a pilot project for a nominal $1.00 fee to provide cat owners with visible identification and microchips in order to increase the number of cats that are visibly identified, and that project staff be required to evaluate the project and report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

Carried

I 5. Referred Matters List – Community Services Section

• Community Services Department

The following motion was considered. CW311-2011 That the Referred Matters List – Community Services Section to

the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, be received.

Carried I 6. Councillors Question Period – nil J. Corporate and Finance Section (Chair, Regional Councillor G. Miles / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor P. Palleschi)

J 1. Report from Regional Councillor Hames, dated October 5, 2011, re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors Meeting – September 30, 2011 (File G10).

CW312-2011 1. That the report from Regional Councillor Hames, dated October 5,

2011, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors Meeting – September 30, 2011 (File G10) be received; and,

2. That the subject report be forwarded to the Council of the Regional

Municipality of Peel for information.

Carried

J 2. Discussion at the request of City Councillor V. Dhillon, re: Naming a City

Asset in Recognition of Don Doan

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Committee discussions took place with respect to the manner in which to recognize Don Doan for his extraordinary contributions to the City of Brampton, and his dedication to this City’s sports community and programs. Suggestions included:

• Nomination for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame • Naming a recreation facility, sports field or park in his honour • Liaising with the Brampton Sport Alliance for suggestions

D. Dubenofsky, City Manager, advised that the City’s Naming and Signage Committee could identify and provide options to Committee, for the appropriate recognition of Mr. Doan. The following motion was considered.

CW313-2011 That the City’s Naming and Signage Committee be requested to identify and report back with options to appropriately recognize Mr. Don Doan for his long term service and contributions to the City of Brampton, and his dedication to this City’s sports community and programs.

Carried

J 3. Referred Matters List – Corporate and Finance Section

• Corporate Services Department • Finance Department • Planning, Design and Development Department

The following motion was considered. CW314-2011 That the Referred Matters List – Corporate Services and Finance

Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 19, 2011, be received.

Carried J 4. Councillors Question Period J 4-1. In response to a question from Regional Councillor Moore

regarding the City’s ability to control the placement of satellite dishes on the front of residential properties, D. Kraszewski, Director of Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, advised that staff would investigate this issue and provide a response in the report regarding the location of air conditioning units (RML #2011-031).

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K. Notices of Motion – nil L. Public Question Period L 1. Mr. Bill Knight, member of the taxicab industry, expressed his concerns

regarding the availability of taxicab stands in the City of Brampton, which included the following:

• Amount of notice and signage provided regarding the relocation of the taxicab stand at the Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal

• Enforcement in the vicinity of the Downtown Brampton Bus Terminal • The need to provide additional taxicab stands at the Bramalea City

Centre Bus Terminal • Overall treatment and regard for taxicab drivers

(See Item H 5) M. Closed Session – nil N. Adjournment CW315-2011 That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

Carried

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