Committee of Council Minutes for April 17, 2013 · 2014-06-20 · Committee of Council I. Works and Transportation Section . I 1. CW127-2013 Minutes – Brampton Safety Council –

Minutes Committee of Council Committee of the Council of

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

April 17, 2013

Members Present:

Regional Councillor J. Sanderson – Wards 3 and 4 (Chair) (Vice Chair, Community Services Section) (Vice Chair, Works and Transportation Section) Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice Chair, By-laws and Licensing Section) Regional Councillor P. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 (arrived at 9:34 a.m.) (Vice Chair, Corporate and Finance Section) Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 (Chair, Corporate and Finance Section) (Chair, Economic Development Section) Regional Councillor S. Hames – Wards 7 and 8 (Vice Chair, Economic Development 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 B. Callahan – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor V. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 (arrived at 9:34 a.m.)

(Chair, Community Services Section)

Members Absent: City Councillor J. Hutton – Wards 2 and 6 (illness)

Staff: Mr. J. Corbett, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. M. Lewis, Commissioner of Financial and Information Services and Treasurer Mr. P. Simmons, Commissioner of Corporate Services Mr. D. Kraszewski, Acting Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development Ms. T. Upper, Acting Commissioner of Economic Development and Communications Mr. B. Rutherford, Acting Commissioner of Community Services Mr. A. Meneses, Acting Commissioner of Buildings and Property Management Mr. K. Stolch, Acting Interim Commissioner of Works and Transportation Mr. M. Clark, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Community Services Mr. P. Fay, City Clerk, Corporate Services Mr. E. Evans, Deputy Clerk, Corporate Services Ms. S. Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services

Minutes Committee of Council

The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m., recessed at 11:16 a.m., reconvened in Closed Session at 11:25 a.m., moved back into Open Session at 1:17 p.m., and adjourned at 1:18 p.m.

After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows:

Item Recommendation

A. CW122-2013 Approval of Agenda

B. Conflicts of Interest

C. Consent

D. Delegations

D 1. CW123-2013 Taxicab Advisory Committee Minutes for April 8, 2013 – CW124-2013 Recommendation TC014-2013 – Concerns Relating to

the Threshold Policy, Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended (File G02)

E. Staff Presentations

F. Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Management Team Strategic Initiatives

G. By-laws and Licensing Section

G 1. CW123-2013 Taxicab Advisory Committee – April 8, 2013 (File G25)

G 2. CW124-2013 Minutes – Taxicab Advisory Committee – April 8, 2013

G 3. CW125-2013 Referred Matters List

G 4. Question Period

H. Community Services Section

H 1. CW126-2013 Referred Matters List

H 2. Question Period

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I. Works and Transportation Section

I 1. CW127-2013 Minutes – Brampton Safety Council – April 4, 2013

I 2. CW128-2013 Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – Administrative Updates to Through Highways and Fire Routes Schedules (File G02)

I 3. CW129-2013 Parking Related Issues – Northampton Street – Ward 7 (File T06)

I 4. CW130-2013 Referred Matters List

I 5. Question Period

J. Economic Development Section

J 1. CW131-2013 Referred Matters List

J 2. Question Period

K. Corporate and Finance Section

K 1. CW132-2013 Minutes – Accessibility Advisory Committee – April 9, 2013

K 2. CW133-2013 By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2013 (File F007)

K 3. CW134-2013 2012 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record (File G24)

K 4. CW135-2013 Referred Matters List

K 5. Question Period

L. Notices of Motion

M. Public Question Period

N. CW136-2013 Closed Session CW137-2013

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N 1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Court Matter

N 2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Court Matter

N 3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Personnel Matter

O. CW138-2013 Adjournment

Regional Councillor Sanderson, Chair

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A. Approval of Agenda

CW122-2013 That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013 be approved, as amended, to add the following item under Closed Session:


Carried

Note: Later in the meeting on a two-thirds majority vote to re-open the question, the Approval of the Agenda was re-opened and Item N 3 was added.

The following delegation requests regarding Item D 1 were received by the City Clerk’s Office after the agenda was printed and circulated, and were considered by Committee in accordance with Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended.

3. Lynn Slade, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 4. Makhan Dhother, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 5. Daljit Gill, resident of Brampton 6. Sam Grewal, resident of Brampton 7. Amarjit Grewal, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 8. Zafar Tariq, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member

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.

(I1, I2, I3, K1, K2, K3)

D. Delegations

D 1. Delegations, re: Taxicab Advisory Committee Minutes for April 8, 2013 – Recommendation TC014-2013 – Concerns Relating to the Threshold Policy, Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended (File G02).

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1. Brian Johnston, resident of Brampton 2. Karam Punian, resident of Brampton 3. Lynn Slade, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 4. Makhan Dhother, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 5. Daljit Gill, resident of Brampton 6. Sam Grewal, resident of Brampton 7. Amarjit Grewal, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 8. Zafar Tariq, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member

Items G 1 and G 2 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Brian Johnston, resident of Brampton, expressed his concerns and displeasure with the position of the Taxicab Advisory Committee (TAC) regarding the Threshold Policy, as outlined in Recommendation TC014-2013 (Item G 2). Mr. Johnston highlighted the following: Ensuring public safety is a priority Serious nature of Code 06 offences outlined in the Threshold Policy Actions of the TAC at the April 8, 2013 meeting and the impact of

its position (Recommendation TC014-2013), which would allow taxicab drivers to maintain their taxicab driver licences if they are convicted of a Code 06 offence

Request that Committee approve the staff recommendation that no change be made to the Threshold Policy

The need to maintain a higher standard for professional drivers The need to apply the Threshold Policy consistently for all mobile

licences

Karam Punian, resident of Brampton and taxicab industry member (Airport Taxicab Service), submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: Inconsistency with provincial licensing standards Length of time taxicab drivers are on duty (12-14 hours daily) Convictions that can result in a licence refusal and the resulting

financial and personal impact (e.g. inability to support family) Language barrier in the industry and a lack of awareness /

understanding of the Threshold Policy GTAA expectations of airport taxicab services Average age of taxicab drivers (50+) and challenges in finding

alternate employment if a licence is refused Impact of a licence refusal on the ability to maintain a taxicab plate Opinion that a taxicab driver licence should not be refused,

provided the provincial driver licence is valid

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Lynn Slade, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member (Driver Representative), submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: An indication that careless driving convictions may result from

accidents that occur during poor weather conditions Higher rate of tickets issued to taxicab drivers over the average

driver due to the number of hours taxicab drivers are on duty Impact/hardship of a licence refusal on a taxicab driver/plate owner

Makhan Dhother, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member (Broker Representative), submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: Lack of awareness / understanding of the Threshold Policy Broadness of a careless driving conviction and the varying severity

of incidents which may result in such a conviction (e.g. accidents which occur as a result of poor weather conditions)

Opinion that the Threshold Policy is too harsh as it relates to the careless driving conviction and a request that staff review this issue, which is a major concern for the taxi industry

Average number of hours taxicab drivers are on duty on a daily basis

Daljit Gill, resident of Brampton, submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: Financial hardships of taxicab drivers Potential for wrongful careless driving convictions Timelines and process for filing an appeal to the Brampton Appeal

Tribunal (BAT) and concern that taxicab driver licences are suspended until such time a decision is issued by the BAT

Lack of awareness / understanding of the Threshold Policy

Sam Grewal, resident of Brampton and Taxicab Driver, submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: Average number of hours taxicab drivers are on duty on a daily

basis Understanding of the responsibility of taxicab drivers for their safety

and that of their passengers High insurance rates and the impact of convictions on these rates Serious impact of convictions on taxicab drivers and an indication

that drivers make every effort to drive responsibly to avoid any incidents

Consideration of an applicant’s experience and history (driving and criminal records) in the review of licence applications

Question as to why Brampton’s standards for driving are higher than provincial standards

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Amarjit Grewal, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member (Plate Owner Representative), submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: Lack of awareness / understanding of the Threshold Policy An indication that drivers endeavour to drive responsibly to avoid

any incidents and that despite their best efforts, mistakes do occur

Zafar Tariq, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member, submitted the following concerns regarding the Threshold Policy: An indication that the taxicab industry was not consulted prior to the

approval of this policy An indication that the Cities of Mississauga and Vaughan do not

have a Threshold Policy Opinion that the consequences for careless driving convictions are

too harsh, noting that there is no intent to cause the incident (e.g. accidents during poor weather conditions)

Impact of a licence refusal on taxicab drivers and their ability to maintain a taxicab plate (e.g. inability to support family)

Consideration of an applicant’s experience and history (driving and criminal records) in the review of licence applications

Request that Committee support the position of the TAC outlined in Recommendation TC014-2013

BAT appeal process and concern that taxicab driver licences are suspended until such time a decision is issued by the BAT

Committee discussions took place with respect to the following: Discussion at the April 8, 2013 TAC meeting regarding the careless

driving conviction Broadness of a careless driving conviction and the varying severity

of incidents which may result in such a conviction Consideration of the circumstances that result in a careless driving

conviction Clarification from staff that the Threshold Policy is enforced based

on convictions only, and not on allegations or charges Court process and incidence of charges being downgraded Explanation of the process when a taxicab driver is charged with

careless driving Role of the BAT and clarification of the appeal process and

timelines Clarification that the Threshold Policy has been in place since 2008 Staff recommendation that the Threshold Policy not be changed

and clarification that this policy applies to all mobile licences in the Licensing By-law

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Acknowledgement that the TAC has been successful in keeping an open dialogue regarding issues affecting the industry, while maintaining respect for all participants

Acknowledgement that in a careless driving conviction, there is no intent to cause the incident

o It was noted that all other Code 06 violations involve a deliberate act

Request that staff review the appeal process as it relates to the careless driving conviction only, and that the concerns raised by the industry be taken into consideration including, length of time drivers are on duty, years of experience, driving record, livelihood, appeal process timelines, etc.

Number of licensed taxicab drivers and the number of licences refused under the Threshold Policy between 2008 – 2010

The City’s priority to ensure public safety Clarification of the Threshold Policy as it relates to the suspension

of a taxicab licence resulting from an accumulation of nine (9) or more demerit points

Practice by staff to apply the Threshold Policy consistently without discretion in all circumstances, and that consideration of the events which result in a careless driving conviction are dealt with by the BAT

Concern regarding the practice to suspend a taxicab driver licence until such time a decision is issued by the BAT, and the impact this has on the driver

Request for information on the types of offences that result in careless driving convictions

Suggestion that leniency be granted to experienced drivers with good driving records

Impact of insurance rates on taxicab drivers Threshold policies in other municipalities and an indication that the

Cities of Mississauga and Vaughan are reviewing options for a threshold policy.

o The current process for reviewing licence applications in the City of Mississauga.

Standards for City employees that operate municipal vehicles o It was noted that the threshold for staff to lose a licence is six

(6) demerit points

A motion to “call the question” to end the debate was introduced. A vote was taken after each Member who wished to speak on the matter had spoken once. The motion was considered, voted on and carried on a majority vote.

The following motion was considered.

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CW123-2013 1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: Taxicab Advisory Committee Minutes for April 8, 2013 – Recommendation TC014-2013 – Concerns Relating to the Threshold Policy, Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended (File G02) be received:

1. Brian Johnston, resident of Brampton 2. Karam Punian, resident of Brampton 3. Lynn Slade, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 4. Makhan Dhother, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 5. Daljit Gill, resident of Brampton 6. Sam Grewal, resident of Brampton 7. Amarjit Grewal, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member 8. Zafar Tariq, Taxicab Advisory Committee Member; and,

2. That the report from D. Wilson, Director of Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, dated April 9, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: Taxicab Advisory Committee – April 8, 2013 (File G25) be received; and,

3. That the report from J. Bisson, Manager of Licensing Enforcement, Corporate Services, dated April 2, 2013, attached as Appendix 1 to the subject report, re: Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended – Concerns Relating to the Threshold Policy (Appendix G) (File G02), be received; and,

4. That no change be made to the current Threshold Policy, Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended; and,

5. That staff be requested to undertake a review of the appeal process for all mobile licensing provisions, under Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended, and specifically the Threshold Policy, as it relates to careless driving convictions only, and report back to Committee of Council.

Carried


CW124-2013 That the Minutes of the Taxicab Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 2013 to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, Recommendations TC011-2013 to TC016-2013 be approved.

The recommendations were approved as follows:

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TC011-2013 That the agenda for the Taxicab Advisory Committee meeting of April 8, 2013 be approved as printed and circulated.

TC012-2013 1. That the report from J. Bisson, Manager of Licensing Enforcement, Corporate Services, dated April 2, 2013, to the Taxicab Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 2013, re: Peel Regional Police Report – Taxicab Camera Downloads (File G25) be referred back to staff to review and provide information to a future Taxicab Advisory Committee Meeting regarding: options for a phased-in approach for the installation of an

upgraded taxicab camera system in all existing taxicab vehicles;

requirement/timeline for new taxicab vehicles to be equipped with an upgraded taxicab camera system;

advisability of requiring a liability waiver to be signed by taxicab drivers/owners who choose not to install an upgraded taxicab camera system their taxicabs.

TC013-2013 1. That the report from J. Bisson, Manager of Licensing Enforcement, Lost Corporate Services, dated April 2, 2013, to the Taxicab Advisory

Committee Meeting of April 8, 2013, re: Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended – Concerns Relating to the Threshold Policy (Appendix G) (File G02) be received; and,

2. That no change be made to the current Threshold Policy, Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002.

TC014-2013 That it is the position of the Taxicab Advisory Committee that the Threshold Policy (Appendix G of Licensing By-law 1-2002, as amended) be amended to provide that Code 06 violations not result in the refusal, revocation or suspension of a taxicab driver licence, provided the provincial driver licence remains valid.

TC015-2013 That the correspondence from Brampton Taxicab Drivers, to the Taxicab Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 2013, re: Brampton Taxicab Drivers Financial Crisis be received.

TC016-2013 That the Taxicab Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.

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E. Staff Presentations – nil

F. Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Management Team Strategic Initiatives – nil

G. By-laws and Licensing Section (Chair, City Councillor G. Gibson / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor E. Moore)

G 1. Report from D. Wilson, Director of Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, dated April 9, 2013, re: Taxicab Advisory Committee – April 8, 2013 (File G25).

Dealt with under item D 1 – Recommendation CW123-2013

G 2. Minutes – Taxicab Advisory Committee – April 8, 2013

Dealt with under item D 1 – Recommendation CW124-2013

G 3. Referred Matters List – By-laws and Licensing Section Corporate Services Department Works and Transportation Department


CW125-2013 That the Referred Matters List – By-laws and Licensing Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, be received.

Carried

G 4. Councillors Question Period – nil

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

H 1. Referred Matters List – Community Services Section Community Services Department


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CW126-2013 That the Referred Matters List – Community Services Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, be received.

Carried

H 2. Councillors Question Period

1. B. Rutherford, Acting Commissioner of Community Services, responded to a question from City Councillor Gibson regarding the Spring clean-up schedule for City parks.

I. Works and Transportation Section (Chair, Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor J. Sanderson)

* I 1. Minutes – Brampton Safety Council – April 4, 2013

CW127-2013 That the Minutes of the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013 to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, Recommendations SC036-2013 to SC047-2013 be approved.

Carried

The recommendations were approved as follows:

SC036-2013 That the agenda for the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013 be approved as amended as follows:

To Add:

J 2. Discussion at the request of Chief Gary Jarrett, Fire Prevention, Fire and Emergency Services, Community Services, re: Fire Safety (File G25SA).

J 3. Discussion at the request of Beryl Ford, Trustee, Peel District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection at Hilldale Public School – 100 Hilldale Crescent – ward 07 (File G25SA).

N 2 Verbal Advisory from Mike Moffat, Chair and Citizen Member, re: Current role as Chair.

SC037-2013 1. That the correspondence from Matthew Allcock, Traffic Signals Technologist, Works and Transportation, re:

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Request for Site Inspection to Review Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Chinguacousy Secondary School – 1370 Williams Parkway – Ward 7 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That Trustee Beryl Ford, Peel District School Board, be requested to report back on this matter at the Brampton Safety Council meeting of May 4, 2013.

SC038-2013 1. That the correspondence Arvind Bhatia, Traffic Operations Technologist I, Works and Transportation, re: Request for Site Inspection to Review Student Pedestrian/Traffic Safety Concerns – Rowntree Public School – 254 Queen Mary Dr – Ward 6; and, Cheyne Middle School – 236 Queen Mary Drive – Ward 6 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region, be requested to report back on this matter at the Brampton Safety Council meeting of May 4, 2013.

SC039-2013 1. That the verbal advisory from Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, re: Status of the New Terms of Reference (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That the new terms of reference be approved; and,

3. That the identifier be approved as presented, but the text within the identifier be reviewed for the new by-law and terms of reference.

SC040-2013 1. That the minutes from the Brampton Safety Council Ad Hoc Sub Committee meeting of March 20, 2013 be received as printed and circulated; and,

2. That the pilot project proceed with implementation.

SC041-2013 That the Enforcement and By-law Services – 2013 School Patrol Statistics and Feedback on the Program (File G25SA), to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013, be received.

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SC042-2013 1. That the request from Beryl Ford, Trustee, Peel District School Board, re: Request for Site Inspection at Hilldale Public School – 100 Hilldale Crescent – ward 07 (File G25SA) be received; and,

2. That a site inspection be undertaken

SC043-2013 1. That the site inspection report dated March 20, 2013, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013, re: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School – 364 Bartley Bull Parkway– Ward 3 (File G25SA), be received; and,

2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to monitor Bartley Bull Parkway in front of the school property for possible vehicles speeding during arrival and dismissal times.

3. That the Works and Transportation Department be requested to install corner restriction signage on Bartley Bull Parkway, both sides of the bus entrance driveway and at the North and South Parking lot driveways, and “No Stopping” restrictions at the crossing guard location.

4. That the Public District School Board be requested to either widen the bus lane to two driveways so buses can enter and exit with vehicles using the same driveway for a kiss and ride, extending bus lane from the south to the north side of the school in order to make a larger area for parents to use as a kiss and ride area.

SC044-2013 1. That the site inspection report dated March 21, 2013, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013, re: Beryl Ford Public School – 45 Ironshield Drive – Ward 10 (File G25SA), be received with the addition of two recommendations to the site inspection; and,

2. That the party responsible for the missing fence along Natronia Trail be requested to install it as soon as possible.

3. That the Peel District School Board be requested to fix the broken speed bumps.

4. That Works and Transportation be requested to install corner restriction signage on both sides of the entrance and exit driveways.

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5. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, be requested to implement “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. To 5 p.m.” on the west side of Ironshield Drive from Gentry Way to Idaho Road, and on the south side of Natronia Trail for the length of the school property.

6. That the Peel District School Board Planning Department and the Beryl Ford School Staff be requested to work together to provide a kiss and ride configuration that works well during the morning and evening dismissal times.

7. That Fire Prevention, be requested to conduct an inspection of the property to ensure it meets code, and or make recommendations as to what may be necessary for compliance.

8. That when the Peel District School Board, Planning Department and Beryl Ford School Staff determine whether or not and how they are going to do a kiss and ride, and a follow-up site inspection be undertaken.

SC045-2013 1. That the site inspection report dated March 28, 2013, to the Brampton Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2013, re: Glendale Public School – 35 Sunset Boulevard – Ward 5 (File G25SA), be received; and,

2. That the principal be requested consider the idea of blocking off both the entrance and exit to the driveway on Sunset Boulevard while the bus is loading and unloading to reduce confusion and ensure the safety of the students in both the a.m. and p.m.; and,

3. That the principal be requested to use the school newsletter to notify parents/guardians that a new accessible parking spot has been approved and will be installed in May 2013, weather permitting.

SC046-2013 That the verbal advisory from Mike Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, re: Traffic Related Issues in the Vicinity of Ridgeview Public School (File G25SA) be received.

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SC047-2013 That the Brampton Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

* I 2. Report from M. Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2013, re: Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – Administrative Updates to Through Highways and Fire Routes Schedules (File G02).

CW128-2013 1. That the report from M. Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – Administrative Updates to ThroughHighways and Fire Routes Schedules (File G02) be received; and,

2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to make administrative updates to the Through Highways and Fire Routes Schedules.

Carried

* I 3. Report from M. Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2013, re: Parking Related Issues – Northampton Street – Ward 7 (File T06).

CW129-2013 1. That the report from M. Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, dated April 2, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: Parking Related Issues – Northampton Street – Ward 7 (File T06) be received; and,

2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” restrictions on the south side of Northampton Street between a point of 50 metres west of Newbridge Crescent and Newcastle Crescent (westerly intersection).

Carried

I 4. Referred Matters List – Works and Transportation Section Works and Transportation Department

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In response to a question from Regional Councillor Palleschi regarding RML #2011-017 (Strategy for the implementation of bicycle facilities within the City of Brampton road allowance), M. Parks, Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, confirmed that the subject report is scheduled for Committee’s consideration on May 15, 2013.


CW130-2013 That the Referred Matters List – Works and Transportation Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, be received.

Carried

I 5. Councillors Question Period – nil

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

J 1. Referred Matters List – Economic Development Section Economic Development and Communications Department


CW131-2013 That the Referred Matters List – Economic Development Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, be received.

Carried

J 2. Councillors Question Period – nil

K. Corporate and Finance Section (Chair, Regional Councillor G. Miles / Vice Chair, Regional Councillor P. Palleschi)

* K 1. Minutes – Accessibility Advisory Committee – April 9, 2013

CW132-2013 That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, Recommendations AAC008-2013 to AAC015-2013 be approved.

Carried The recommendations were approved as follows:

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AAC008-2013 That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013 be approved as amended as follows:

To Add:

F 5. Verbal advisory from Wendy Goss re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013 (File G25AAC).

AAC009-2013 That the presentation from Matthew Palladina, Project Manager (Acting), Building, Design and Construction, Building and Property Management, City of Brampton and Geoff Miller, OAA, LEED AP, Design Principal, RDH (Rounthwaite Dick and Hadley Architects Inc.) to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, re: Williams Parkway Operations Centre Redevelopment Phase 1 (File G25AAC) be received.

AAC010-2013 That the presentation from Peter Fay, City Clerk, Corporate Services to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, re: Accessibility Advisory Committee – Roles and Responsibilities (File G25AAC) be received.

AAC011-2013 That the Accessible Parking Enforcement Update – Q1 2013 (File G25AAC), to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9 2013, be received.

AAC012-2013 That the Comparative Statistics Report 2011 vs. 2012 (File G25AAC) to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, be received.

AAC013-2013 That the verbal update from Roberta Van Belkom, Enforcement Officer, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, re: Accessibility Related to Parking Lots – Various Locations (File G25AAC), to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, be received.

AAC014-2013 That the verbal advisory from Wendy Goss, Accessibility Coordinator, Corporate Services, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2013, re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013 (File G25AAC), be received.

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AAC015-2013 That the Accessibility Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on May 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

* K 2. Report from D. McFarlane, Director of Revenue, Financial and Information Services, dated March 26, 2013, re: By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2013 (File F007).

CW133-2013 1. That the report from D. McFarlane, Director of Revenue, Financial and Information Services, dated March 26, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: By-law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2013 (File F007) be received; and,

2. That a by-law be passed to authorize the following tax ratios for the purpose of establishing tax rates:

1.0000 for the residential property class 1.7050 for the multi-residential property class 1.2971 for the commercial property class 1.4700 for the industrial property class 0.9239 for the pipeline property class 0.25 for the farmland class, and 0.25 for the managed forest class.

Carried

* K 3. Report from E. Evans, Deputy City Clerk, Corporate Services, dated April 8, 2013, re: 2012 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record (File G24).

CW134-2013 That the report from E. Evans, Deputy City Clerk, Corporate Services, dated April 8, 2013, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, re: 2012 Council / Committee Meeting Attendance Record (File G24) be received.

Carried

Note: Later in the meeting, following approval of Item K 3, it was noted that on page K 3-4, the number of meetings attended in 2012 for Regional Councillor Moore should read 19.

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K 4. Referred Matters List – Corporate and Finance Section Chief Administrative Office Buildings and Property Management Department Corporate Services Department Financial and Information Services Department Planning, Design and Development Department


CW135-2013 That the Referred Matters List – Corporate Services and Finance Section to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 17, 2013, be received.

Carried

K 5. Councillors Question Period

1. In response to a question from Regional Councillor Miles, regarding the Corporate Realignment, J. Corbett, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that information would be provided to Members of Council during the Council Workshop in May and that Members of Council would be consulted in this regard.

L. Notices of Motion – nil

M. Public Question Period – nil

N. Closed Session


CW136-2013 That Committee proceed into Closed Session in order to address matters pertaining to:

N 1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Court Matter;

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N 2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Court Matter;

N 3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Personnel Matter.

Carried

The following motion was considered with respect to Item N 3.

CW137-2013 That J. Corbett, Chief Administrative Officer, be appointed Acting City Clerk for the purposes of dealing with the following item:


Carried

O. Adjournment

CW138-2013 That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.

Carried

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Documents

Committee of Council Minutes for April 17, 2013 · 2014-06-20 · Committee of Council I. Works and Transportation Section . I 1. CW127-2013 Minutes – Brampton Safety Council –