Regional Councillor Gurpartap Toor

Hilldale Avenue is included for a bike lane as defined in the Active Transportation Master Plan. Installation of this bike lane wouldn't contravene Provincial Bill 60 as it would not involve removal of a traffic lane. The bike lane would provide AT access to Hilldale Public School and access from the Hilldale neighbourhood to the Chinguacousy Trail.

Councillor Fortini is questioning the need for this bike lane.

Howden Boulevard forms part of the East West Cycling Corridor as identified in the Active Transportation Master Plan. The East West Cycling corridor forms a critical part of the AT network that connects the majority of the north-south pathways in the City is the only contiguous barrier protected bike lane in the city.

Currently there are approximately 3.5M cycling trips taken in the City of Brampton annually. The City's transportation plans indicate that this number must grow substantially and at the expense of car travel, to avoid untenable increases in traffic congestion. The most effective way to accomplish this "mode share shift" is to provide a  cycling network that is perceived as safe, convenient, and connected, one that makes it easier for people to choose to travel by bike to destinations instead of using their personal automobile. The City has committed to implement this network as part of its transportation and strategic plans that were unanimously endorsed by Council.

In the spring of 2025 staff was directed to evaluate four options for the Howden section including public consultation. Options 1,2, and 3 included different configurations of multi-use pathways to replace the bike lane. Option 4 proposed a different intersection treatment that would help alleviate congestion, while leaving the majority of the infrastructure intact. Staff and bicycle advocates supported Option 4. The public feedback supported Option 1 even though it was 5X more expensive. Sharrows are not safe bicycle infrastructure and are not appropriate for Howden due to traffic volume and speed.

Instead of choosing any of the staff options, Council instead voted to remove the bike lanes entirely , using money allocated for active transportation improvements and without plan for replacement. Removing a key part of the network through this motion, reverses much of the progress that has been made in the past 5 years and makes a mockery of the planning process which is a waste of staff time and tax-payer money.

This report relates to the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan (HHSP) area, located west of Mississauga Road, east of Winston Churchill Boulevard, north of the Credit River and south of Mayfield Road.

After revisions imposed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Revised Heritage Heights Secondary Plan accommodates the Highway 413 transportation corridor and includes schedules identifying the road network, road right-of-way width, and active transportation and trail networks (Attachment 1). The OLT-approved HHSP is grounded in eight guiding principles and includes mobility policies that emphasize balancing transportation and land use, while leveraging investment in transit and active transportation to provide a range of travel choices and encourage sustainable travel behaviors. There are several transportation-related objectives in the HHSP including 3 that inform the key objectives of the HHTMP including: 15-minute walk, a connected system of natural heritage areas, parks and amenity spaces, and promoting mobility.

Supports an active transportation bridge across the CN tracks

Pro climate:
 utilizes existing municipal infrastructure efficiently
 supports transit-oriented growth along Queen Street W, identified as a Primary Urban Boulevard and future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor,
 contributes to the City’s housing objectives by providing a compact mid-rise mixed-use building with 206 residential units,
 integrating commercial uses that promote a complete mixed-use community.

Sustainability Score: 56 - Bronze (would prefer to see this higher)

amend the Zoning By-law and propose a site-specific zoning by-law to facilitate the development of one (1) 38-storey tower along Queen Street East.

Climate positive: 

Mixed use development in an Urban Growth Centre and a Primary Major Transit Station Area
Promotes compact urban form, integrates housing, jobs, and amenities along a planned Bus Rapid Transit corridor.
Sustainability score: 67 - Silver

The delegation from David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of December 9, 2025, re: The Impact of Provincial Legislation, Specifically Bill 60 on the Implementation of the City's Active Transportation Strategy outlined that the passing of Ontario Bill 60 banning bike lanes on existing roads would have serious implications for the Brampton Mobility Plan. Achieving the mode share targets outlined in the plan implies a safe, convenient cycling network exists. That network cannot be built in a timely and cost-effective manner without implementing on-street bicycle lanes on key streets that would complete connectivity between origins and destinations. 

The ATAC proposed the following motion in response to Mr. Laing's delegation. 

Whereas the success of Brampton’s Mobility Plan is highly dependent on increasing the mode share for sustainable transportation options including walking, cycling and micromobility,

Whereas failure to increase active transportation mode share will likely result in growing rates of traffic congestion leading to economic harm, increased health related risks and higher carbon emissions,

Whereas increasing the percentage of trips taken by pedestrians, cyclists or micromobility device users is dependent on the city providing a transportation network that meets high design and maintenance standards for safety, convenience, comfort, and connectedness,

Whereas the current Mobility Plan calls for a variety of bike lane types to be installed on many roads, and that this strategy represents the most expeditious and most cost-effective approach to completing the active transportation network while achieving the standards noted above,

Whereas the Ontario government’s Bill 60 now bans Brampton from removing vehicle traffic lanes to install bike lanes,

Whereas the City of Toronto proposes to reconfigure roads allowing bike and traffic lanes to coexist by making efficient use of available road space,

Therefore be it resolved that it is the position of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, that:

1. Council direct staff to reevaluate the Brampton Mobility Plan in light of Bill 60; and,
2. Staff report back to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee on which streets in Brampton could receive similar treatment to that being proposed in Toronto as part of the Active Transportation Master Plan update and to prioritize Active Transportation network infrastructure projects; and,
3. Sufficient funds be included in the city’s budget each year to build prioritized projects such that the network can be completed within the planning period.

The motion be referred to the mayor’s budget process. This motion was approved by Council but then ignored during the budget process!

Large number of abandoned shopping carts end up in Brampton's green spaces including parks,  valley lands and storm water management ponds. This abandonment results in hazardous conditions and or pollution in the City that has associated clean up costs that are currently borne by volunteer groups and by the City.

Some retailers have GPS tracking and or locking technology that prevents carts from being removed from retailer property. Retailers who do not have appropriate management processes should help offset costs of recovery and clean up through a user fee.

Committee discussion took place regarding provincial legislation passed banning automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, and included the following:

• Development of a strategy for alternate uses for the cameras, including shared access with Peel Regional Police
• Continued use of the cameras to collect data
• Resident concerns and disappointment regarding the ASE program ban
• Provincial support for alternate uses of the cameras

A delegation by Yingguo Ai, Brampton resident, re Items 10.2.1 and 10.2.2, expressed his concerns about automated speed enforcement, and requested that the City's current enforcement practices be paused and reviewed to ensure that ASE practices are aligned with the Highway Traffic Act.

Brampton had enacted speed enforcement cameras and the Province was looking to make them illegal.  Brampton Council is to show that they are effective.

Part of Consent Motion on May 14, 2025

That the City affirm support for the Credit Valley Trail Strategy and work with CVC to develop a workplan that identifies immediate candidate parcels along with lands suitable for longer-term inclusion in the trail strategy;

That the workplan include resources and costing to develop a land catalogue and a list of necessary future studies (such as surveys, appraisals or environmental assessments); and

That staff report back to Council before September 2025 with the workplan, including any immediate candidate parcels identified through a high-level desktop exercise.

When a new subdivision contains a park or trail, the park or trail is typically constructed by the developer. Construction drawings are prepared by the developer’s landscape consultant and approved by the City’s Open Space Development Section (Community Services Department). The developer is entitled to compensation for the cost of the park or trail development through development Charges collected, specifically through Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation. This is detailed in Attachments 2, 4 and 6 - ‘Schedule D’ of the Subdivision Agreements for the three plans. Funding for the reimbursements must be approved by Council before payment for the completed works can be processed.
 

Councillor Keenan expressed concerns in relation to traffic, incompatibility with the needs of the area residents, and the appropriateness of the subject development. He noted that he was not in favour of the staff recommendations and sought the support of Committee. 

The following motion was considered:

• PDC034-2024

  1. That the report from Harsh Padhya, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Soneil Clarence Inc., 75 Clarence Street, Ward 3, File: OZS-2019-0006, be received; and
  2. That the Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Soneil Clarence Inc., 75 Clarence Street, Ward 3, File: OZS-2019-000, be refused.

  Carried

1. That the report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 re: Budget Amendment – Brampton Transit Service Extensions into the Town of Caledon, be received; and

2. That Council approve the addition of three (3) Full-time Transit Operator positions costing approximately $345K in order to deliver approximately 4,500 annualized services hours requested by Caledon, to be fully funded through recoveries from Caledon resulting in a net zero budget impact to the City of Brampton.

1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor, Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025,  Re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project – Ward 2,
be received; and
2. That a budget amendment be approved, and capital project 237485-002 be established in the amount of $366,750.00 for the Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project, with $251,750.00 funded by the Federal Government under Environment and Climate Change Canada and $115,000.00 funded from Reserve #4 via return of funding from 217485-001

OVERVIEW:
 Staff use the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide (NTMG) to determine hotspots in the City where traffic calming efforts are required.
 Staff work closely with Peel Regional Police to share data to validate concerns raised so enforcement efforts are conducted where they are mos tneeded. This occurs in an ongoing manner.

 Staff proposed a two-pronged approach that first restricted driver trainers from utilizing the area for training purposes and the second was to collaborate with the MTO to encourage their adoption of a more dynamic selection of testing routes.
 The MTO has subsequently chosen alternative test routes and, while these test routes have been identified via YouTube, and other social media platforms, the more dynamic utilization of alternative routes has not resulted in increased traffic on any singular route within the City of Brampton.
 It can be concluded, anecdotally, that driving instructors have adapted by training to the test requirements as opposed to the test route. In this, the goals of the foundational bylaw have been achieved.
 There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

Proposed Amendments to Refuse and Dumping By-law 381-2005, as amended, be received.  Fines to be increased for dumping

City staff recommended that council support Peel Public Health concerns regarding the Emerald Waste Incinerator expansion

6.2

Delegation re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046

See Item 7.5.

Registered delegate, Payal Mehta, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee and expressed the following concerns, comments, and suggestions with respect to the subject application:

• privacy and noise concerns
• potential increase to already existing traffic congestion
• increased risk of fire accidents and thefts as a result of the proposal
• existing lack of green space for area residents
• suggestion to continue with the original proposal for commercial zoning as this would better align with the community needs

The following motion was considered:

• PDC213-2024

  That the delegation from Payal Mehta, Brampton Resident, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, be received.

See Item 6.2.

Chair Palleschi commented on the nature of the application and some of the general concerns expressed by residents of the affected area, including concerns surrounding the natural heritage system.

Committee referred the item to the December 11, 2024 meeting of City Council to allow for further discussions with staff and residents prior to Council ratification. 

The following motion was considered:

• PDC218-2024

  That the report from Mana Zavalat, Manager, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046, be referred to the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024.

7.3 Staff Report re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065  PDC216-2024

1. That the report from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065, be received;

2. That the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by KLM Planning Partners on behalf of Greenvale Homes Ltd. be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 12 to this report be adopted; and

4. That no further notice of public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment as per Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended. Carried 

1. That the report from Angelo Ambrico, Manager, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024, re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be received;
2. That the Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report;
3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report be adopted; and
4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.

Carried

Bronze is not met by this proposal on its own

The applicant has completed a Sustainability Assessment for the proposal (see Appendix
9). The proposal achieves an overall sustainability score of 20 points for the development
of ‘Building R’ only. Staff note that the Sustainable Scoring does satisfy the Bronze
threshold when considering the site with the remainder of the commercial plaza, which
achieved a score of 39.

With the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Brampton formally endorses a plant based treaty and makes a plant
based approach as a part of the city’s climate plan.
2. Use Brampton civic events including meeting and events hosted by city council
to promote and showcase appropriately environmentally friendly plant-based
food and drink options, alongside displayed information about the climate and
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health benefits and relative cost of different protein/food sources and informing
people about how to achieve a balanced plant-based diet.
3. When events occur on Brampton open spaces, and where catering is
provided, ensure that environmentally friendly plant-based options are
included and available (i.e., minimum from at fifty per cent of caterers),
secured through the use of terms and conditions of hire (where reasonably
and appropriately possible).
4. Evaluate the potential for increasing plant-based food options and introducing
plant-based defaults in City of Brampton facilities and during regional events,
with the aim of increasing healthy eating options for staff and visitors while
contributing to the reduction of negative climate impacts.
5. Promote a plant-based awareness week and use municipal communication
channels to promote sustainable and affordable food and drink practices
throughout the City of Brampton.
6. Create an action plan and time scale for implementing changes to City of
Brampton activities following the endorsement of the treaty and report back on
progress is 6 months

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente, was introduced to redesignate the bike lanes on Royal West Drive and Elbern Markell Drive as urban shoulders.

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi, for which Mayor Brown gave leave. Councillor Palleschi indicated he had not been informed of the motion.

The motion was considered as follows.

• C223-2024

  Moved byRegional Councillor Santos

  Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

  That staff redesignate the bike lanes on Royal West Drive and Elbern Markell Drive as urban shoulders.

To permit a residential development consisting of eighteen (18) townhouse units, a buffer block, and the extension of Royal Vista Road

The following motion was approved on consent:

• PDC203-2024

  1. That the report from Ramsen Yousif, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd, Mr. Haroon Raza and 2872374 Ontario Inc., 1206 Steeles Ave West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2022-0037, be received;
  2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes LTD, on behalf of Mr. Haroon Raza and 2872374 Ontario Inc.(File: OZS-2022-0037) be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;
  3. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended; and
  4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 11 attached to this report, be adopted.

Discussion in response to Ontario Bill 212 and resident push-back to rethink active transportation master plan.

Look at in-boulevard infrastructure for 4 lane streets 

Look at installing urban shoulders instead of bike lanes on 2-lane streets with driveways

In-boulevard infrastructure costs 3X on-street bike lane.

Councillor Brar brought up safety issue on roads like Brisdale at Bovaird where there are lots of commercial driveways, Receiving complaints from residents. Want the bike lane installation to stop in Wards 2 & 6 until the major part of the network is built so that residents are more accepting. Councillor Power asked friendly ammendment to halt bike lanes in 7&8 as well. Just roads.

Councillor Fortini, brought up the issue of all the planted trees, infrastructure, and lack of space in many areas of constraint.

The Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, The Regional Official Plan, City’s Official Plan, and the Vales of Castlemore North Secondary Plan Area 49 provide direction and policies that encourage efficient and sustainable development through intensification, use of existing infrastructure and providing an appropriate mix of housing types and land uses.

The long term vision for the Airport and Mayfield Tertiary Plan Area is to be a Gateway into the Vales of Castlemore North. The Tertiary Plan Area is planned to undergo significant change in the future with the area transitioning from a mainly greenfield setting to an urban, mixed-use, vibrant, and transit-supported community while promoting costeffective development patterns that minimize land consumption and servicing costs.

The Tertiary Plan proposes a new residential designation not contemplated previously within the current secondary plan that provide different housing and density options to meet the long term needs of residents and provide a necessary housing supply for the City and the Region.

The Tertiary Plan promotes the creation of an internal road network to provide connectivity to throughout the site and to adjacent areas. The mixed-use designation is intended to create street related and pedestrian oriented uses that frame the streetscape and contribute to a strong sense of place. The Tertiary Plan also identifies a conceptual trail network, which provides opportunities for pedestrian access and connectivity to existing natural heritage features in the area.

The Secondary Plan does not currently recognize the potential for the Vales of Castlemore North to develop with mid-high residential uses and additional office uses. The Official Plan Amendment and Tertiary Plan introduce higher densities in the form of mid-rise residential and mixed uses and provides a policy framework to guide future development. The Tertiary Plan land use designations encourage a mix of residential and employment uses, establishes urban design guidelines for each use, and a conceptual local road network and natural heritage system to achieve a vision for the area.

Karley Cianchino, Supervisor Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided an overview of the subject matter and outlined staff recommendations. 

Heart Lake Road contains the conservation area plus provincially significant wetland complex. Road ecology studies started in 2010 in partnership with TRCA and community groups to document wildlife vehicle collisions and mortalities. Actions taken to date include: temporary fencing, 3 eco-passages, warning signs, road markings, seasonal in road traffic calming barriers, designated the road as a community safety zone, Cash in lieu contributions from developers totaling $310,000 to support wild-life mitigation measures along the road. 

Recommendations:

1/ Establish a permanent road ecology program for the road,

2/ Add 1 ecology specialist 

The applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law of the subject lands to facilitate the development of 103 townhouse units.

The proposal provides a transit supportive growth in close proximity to higher order transit services (Mount Pleasant Go Station), school, commercial areas, parks and open spaces that contribute towards a healthy complete community. Staff is satisfied that the site design will have a compact built form while providing access to transit and opportunities for active transportation. The range of townhouse units proposed (dual frontage, back-toback and three-storey towns) contribute to the overall housing supply and diversity.

The property is designated “Medium Density Residential”, “Medium Density Mixed Use Area 1” and “Mixed Use Area 5” in the Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan (Area 51). The proposal will provide an appropriate residential development that accommodates a range of townhouse types. Staff is satisfied that the proposal will contribute to the development of a complete and compact, transit supportive community by providing a unique built form and community character.

SUSTAINABILITY SCORE: 41 of 200 THRESHOLD ACHIEVED: Bronze

The only environmentally innovative aspects of this development: Energy Star for new homes efficient buildings for all buildings, 50% of homes EV rough in and solar readiness

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment will facilitate a two-storey Place of Worship on the site with 104 surface parking spaces and a 30 metre 2 buffer from adjacent valleylands and Redside Dace habitat at the rear of the subject property.

Sustainability Score 35 bronze

Red Side Dace protection???

The applicant submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-Law and a Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a development of 224 residential units, residential reserve blocks, a medium density block, an elementary school block, a walkway block, natural heritage system blocks, a park block, a stormwater management pond block, and corresponding roadway and widening blocks.

This application is one of twenty active applications submitted for Block Plan Areas 47-1 and 47-2. Collectively, these block plans are expected to accommodate 10,401 residential units with an expected population of approximately 35,987 people. The block plans are also anticipated to accommodate approximately 3,516 jobs based on the commercial designations proposed within the block plan area. Secondary Plan Area 47 will be a complete community which includes a variety of housing typologies, a range of employment areas, parkland and trails and future improvements to necessary infrastructure including roads, watermains, sanitary sewers and stormwater management ponds.

Sustainability score: 31 of 200 Bronze

• PDC126-2024

  1. That the report from Arjun Singh, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 17, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Mainline Planning Services Inc., 7835 Mississauga Road Holdings Inc., 7835 Mississauga Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0009, be received;
  2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, submitted by Mainline Planning Services Inc., on behalf of 7835 Mississauga Road Holdings Inc. (File: OZS-2024-0009), be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;
  3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 10 to this report, be adopted;
  4. That the amendment to the Official Plan, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report, be adopted; and
  5. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) and Section 22 (6.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended.

  Carried

The applicant submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-Law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a development of 238 single detached dwellings, 20 townhouse units, residential reserve blocks, a school block, a walkway block, natural heritage system blocks, a park block, and corresponding roadway and widening blocks.

The property is zoned ‘Agricultural’ (A) as per Zoning by By-law 270-2004, as amended. An amendment to the Zoning By-Law is required to permit the development. The draft Zoning By-Law is attached as Attachment 11.

The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected

The planned configuration of parklands within SP47 was anticipated to be secured through a parkland conveyance agreement between the City and landowner group. At this time, the parkland conveyance agreement is still being reviewed by City staff and the landowner group. Through the forthcoming draft approval of this subdivision application, appropriate conditions are to be included to ensure that subdivision registration cannot occur, until such time as the Parkland Conveyance Agreement is finalized, and signed off by the City and landowner group.

A Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is currently being reviewed by the City and landowner group in Block 47-1. The purpose of the agreement is to secure the provision of thirty (30) secondary dwelling units within proposed subdivision developments among participating landowners, as well as an agreed upon cash contribution to satisfy contribution towards the City’s Community Benefit Charge By-law.

Sustainability Score : 29 of a possible 200 Bronze

The application proposes the development of a 29-storey residential tower, containing 330 dwelling units and 575 square metres of ground floor commercial/retail spaces. The proposed development would be serviced by 165 vehicular and 198 bicycle parking spaces, and 670 square metres of outdoor amenity space, and 727 square metres of indoor amenity space. Further design refinement and details will be determined at the Site Plan approval stage.

The proposed development achieved an overall Sustainability Score of Silver (57 pts.) in the City’s Sustainable New Communities Program. Further refinements through a future site plan application may improve the sustainability score.

The development proposal is consistent with the City of Brampton’s Strategic Focus Area of Growing Urban Centres and Neighbourhoods by contributing to an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected.

• Relevant policy directions in Brampton Plan include:
• Streetscapes to be designed to facilitate the movement of people, keeping the comfort of pedestrians, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users top of mind (Policy 3.1.1.23).
• A healthy and sustainable tree canopy as a fundamental element character of the City (Policy 3.1.26). (Policy 3.1.26). Mature street trees require sufficient soil volume that are not compacted by heavy impervious pavement to allow for the root system to grow.
• All new development to support high-quality streetscape that… de-emphasize the importance of the importance of the car/garage on the streetscapes… (Policy 3.1.1.27).

• Principle: Driveways should be subordinate to landscaped areas of front yard and appropriate to size of house.

• Impermeable surfaces, such as paved driveways, mean that rain/storm water cannot pass through to ground below.
• Soil compaction from driveways also reduces the soil’s ability to absorb rain/stormwater.
• Limiting driveway widths and widenings can help alleviate pressures on the City’s sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
• Increased landscaped area also means more room for trees and contributes to sustainability/climate change objectives.

The delegations sought Committee's support to stop the expansion of Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., and to request that the Provincial Government undertake a third party investigation of this matter.  This cover air quality, health concerns, and public awareness of the issue.

Replace outdated by-laws regarding major site alterations involving soil removal or soil importing

Provide an improved regulatory framework for managing soil resources and prevent negative impacts on: drainage systems, water quality, natural environment, agricultural resources, heritage features.

Protects environmentally sensitive areas from alteration

Protects adjacent properties from dust, flooding, mud tracking, dumping

Aligns with conservation authorities protection, complementing CA work and enforcement

24 offences defined with corresponding fines from minor to severe. Steps taken to apply penalties to ensure compliance rather than cost of doing business.

Large scale projects have to gel with the grading pattern which means contours will remain in development projects

Councillor Palleschi wants to keep rolling hills character of Heritage Heights.

Large scale projects can be prevented from receiving permits and must be approved by council

The applicant submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-Law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a development of 56 single detached dwellings, 34 townhouse units, residential reserve blocks, walkway blocks, natural heritage system blocks, an industrial block, and corresponding roadway and widening blocks.

The proposal represents good planning, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and is in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe as well as the Region and Brampton Official Plan.

The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected.

A Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is currently being reviewed by the City and landowner group in Block 47-1. The purpose of the agreement is to secure the provision of thirty (30) secondary dwelling units within proposed subdivision developments among participating landowners, as well as an agreed upon cash contribution to satisfy contribution towards the City’s Community Benefit Charge By-law. Through the forthcoming draft approval of this subdivision application, appropriate conditions are to be included to ensure that subdivision registration cannot occur, until such time as the Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is finalized, and signed off by the City and landowner group.

Sustainability Score: 41 Silver

This report recommends approval of an amendment to the Zoning By-law to accommodate the proposal of a mixed-use development consisting of a 23-storey residential tower with commercial uses at grade, 3-storey townhouses, a valleyland and buffer block.

A Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is currently being reviewed by the City and landowner group in Block 47-1. The purpose of the agreement is to secure the provision of thirty (30) secondary dwelling units within proposed subdivision developments among participating landowners, as well as an agreed upon cash contribution to satisfy contribution towards the City’s Community Benefit Charge Bylaw. A Holding Symbol will be applied to the Zoning By-law for the Owner to make arrangements to enter into to the Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing, or alternative arrangements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management.

The subject application achieved a sustainability score of 65, attaining the silver threshold. Through the site plan process, staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure that the sustainability score metrics are achieved through the detailed site plan review.

Brampton Transit is committed to achieving an environmentally sustainable transit service by electrifying its fleet. With the transportation sector being a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the electrification of Brampton Transit’s fleet is crucial in achieving the City of Brampton’s GHG reduction targets in support of the federal government’s 2050 emissions targets.

staff are seeking Council endorsement of the Zero Emission Bus Implementation Strategy & Rollout Plan (ZEB Strategy) prepared by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC).

Council’s endorsement of the ZEB Strategy includes the adoption of and commitment to achieving a net zero objective for the Brampton Transit bus fleet as early as 2040 and no later than 2050, subject to the capital and operating commitments required. 

The ZEB Strategy recommends, based on existing route structure and geographic location (in relation to our local energy grid), that the City proceeds to electrify the bus fleet using a mixed fleet of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs); both Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs). 

The ZEB Strategy will be executed in a phased approach, as outlined in this report and subject to change based on the annual fleet plan, required funding and/or financing, commercial supply chain availability, technology innovation, and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) requirements. 

The transition to ZEBs will require more buses given the limited kilometer range of ZEBs that are commercially available today, compared to diesel and hybrid-electric buses. 

The mixed fleet transition provides for the fewest number of ZEBs within the three fleet electrification scenarios examined, and will require: o More buses: approximate 21% increase in fleet to provide same level of service as clean diesel/hybrid electric buses; and o More service hours: approximate 7% additional incremental service hours; and o More staff: increased labour expenditures to support additional service hours

More facilities and equipment:  New Third Transit Facility: storage limits are anticipated to reach near capacity in 2034 (973 buses forecasted). Advancing Phase 2 build to support electrification is needed.  Future Additional Facilities: Further assessment will need to be completed to determine the fleet storage strategy beyond 2034, including potential for expansion and/or relocation options for 3 existing facilities, and/or the need for a potential New Fourth Transit Facility.  The zero emission target for achieving full electrification as outlined in the ZEB Strategy is achievable, and ambitious. This target will however require significant funding and financing to achieve, as the City alone will be unable to generate sufficient funds from the tax base and current funding sources.

The applicant has submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a mixed-use development consisting of four (4), 35- storey residential towers comprised of 1,590 residential units and a fourstorey commercial building. Building ‘A’ and ‘B’ will contain 948 square metres of ground floor commercial space. Building ‘D’ will feature a 470 square metre day care use. The proposed four-storey commercial building is to contain 7085 square metres of retail space.

The proposed development is consistent with the strategic focus area of “Growing Urban Centres and Neighbourhoods” by contributing to an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected.

The subject property is currently zoned “Downtown Commercial Once Special Section 3521 (DC1(H)-3521)’’ as per Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended. Commercial, office and residential uses are currently permitted within the zoning designation, however the Holding symbol is to be removed prior to the site being permitted to develop residential uses.

The application is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres and Neighbourhoods, and Transit and Connectivity. The development proposal aims to contribute and achieve the strategic priorities within these focus areas by providing a built form that provides a variety of housing typologies coupled with access to public transit

Sustainability score: 43 Bronze (acceptable but could be better)

This report recommends approval of an amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to accommodate the proposed residential development consisting of twenty-six (26) residential units, comprised of two (2) single detached dwellings and twenty-four (24) semidetached dwellings.

The application is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit residential uses. In addition, the applicant has submitted an application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to create a singular block, which is a required technical step to be able to facilitate a common element condominium tenure for the proposed units.

The subject application achieved a sustainability score of 35, attaining the bronze threshold. 5 additional points would be required to achieve the silver threshold. There 6 may be opportunity to attain more points by considering additional metrics at the detailed design phase. Through the Site Plan and Subdivision registration process, staff will continue to work with the applicant in attempt to achieve the silver threshold.

Good design, better use of current land for higher density development. Good sustainability score. The 89 removed trees on the property will be replaced with 179 trees or cash in lieu if all trees cannot be accommodated on site.

To amend the Zoning By-law to a site specific Industrial Four (M4) zone to accommodate the proposed industrial development. Permitted uses on the site are summarized in Attachment 10, and include permissions for a warehouse, manufacturing facility, office, and a restaurant, alongside other accessory uses.

The subject application achieved a sustainability score of 28, which is 2 points shy of meeting the City’s Bronze threshold. There were challenges finding opportunities to obtain a higher score given the location, surrounding area and type of development that is proposed. The subject application proposes an industrial development in a location surrounded by land that are mostly vacant and planned for future industrial uses. This has created challenges to obtain points through the Built Environment, Mobility and Natural Environment and Parks categories. The City will work with the applicant to improve the sustainability score to meet a minimum bronze threshold at the Site Plan stage.

This was a missed opportunity for Council to reinforce the requirement to meet minimum threshold for sustainability. 

Council endorse changes to the Brampton Plan and request changes be made to the Brampton Plan in respect to mandatory height and density restrictions in Major Transit Station Areas. This is an area that is about a 10 minute walking distance from a transit station. Purpose is to give city planners flexibility to generate diversity of design, place-making at grade, provide for a variety of housing topologies and include appropriate community services. In other words, build complete communities in buildings of varying heights and densities to provide an interesting streetscape that will encourage pedestrian traffic and make the community approachable.

A second Public Information Centre for the Queen BRT was supposed to happen in Q4 2023 but was delayed due to complexities related to corridor segment around Centre St and McLaughlin. Once PIC is complete next step would be Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for Q2 2025. This is Ontario's streamlined environmental assessment process. Completion of TPAP scheduled for Q4 2025. After that the Province looks at funding which includes the larger design process. 

Councillor Singh asked if a letter from Council would help to expedite the process. Staff agreed this would be appropriate. 

The purpose of the application is to amend the Zoning By-law to mirror that of the parcel located east (fronting Goreway Drive) to permit truck wash and repair facility, with offices, a warehouse and associated truck and trailer parking.

The proposed development conforms to the Growth Plan as it directs and sustains employment growth within its designated areas, promoting development that is compact and will efficiently use underutilized lands.

The proposed by-law includes performance standards to ensure that the proposed development is appropriate given the surrounding area, such as but not limited to; generous front and exterior setbacks requirements, and the inclusion of landscape buffers and screening along areas where truck and trailer parking is proposed to minimize public view of outside storage.

That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of Argo Summer Valley Limited. (File: OZS-2022-0030), be approved,

This application is one of twenty active development applications submitted for Block Plan Areas 47-1 and 47-2. Collectively, these block plans are expected to accommodate 10,401 residential units with an expected population of approximately 35,987 people. The block plans are also anticipated to accommodate approximately 3,516 jobs based on the commercial designations proposed within the block plan area. Secondary Plan Area 47 will be a complete community which includes a variety of housing typologies, a range of employment areas, parkland and trails and future improvements to necessary infrastructure including roads, watermains, sanitary sewers and stormwater management ponds.

That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,504,380.99 for the Etobicoke Creek wetland enhancement project, with funding from the Provincial Government, under the Province’s Wetland Conservation Partnership Program.

Related to RM21/2023, on March 8, 2023 Committee of Council directed staff to report back on a plan for painting/colouring the active transportation footprint in the City.

Subsequently, through the budget approval process for 2024, funds were allocated through the capital budget for the implementation of green pavement markings in bike lanes.

This report supports Brampton’s Transit & Connectivity by focusing on transportation and a connected infrastructure by incorporation of the Vision Zero framework to prevent fatal and serious injury from motor vehicle collisions.

The proposals seek to permit the development of a mixed-use, high-density, transit-supportive community within the Steeles at Mississauga Primary Major Transit Station Area. Combined, the proposals consist of seven (7) stacked back-to-back townhouse blocks, eleven (11) mid-rise/highrise apartment buildings, five (5) mid-rise/high-rise mixed-use buildings, one (1) flex building, two (2) office buildings, and a total of five (5) park spaces.

The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate the growth of the City’s economy with a strong and connected community

By Increasing the fines for cars parked in bike lanes City Staff expect that fewer cars would park in them, thus increasing the safety of cyclists.

Barry had positioned his drone camera along North Park and documented many instances where cars were parked illegally in the bike lanes or interfering with bus stops. The video also shows how cyclists are forced into traffic to go around parked cars impacting safety. 

The subject property is municipally addressed as 7896 Mavis Road, located on the west side of Mavis Road, south of Steeles Avenue West. The proposal seeks to permit the development of full and part lots for semi-detached homes, the completion of Nathaniel Crescent, road widening blocks, and a buffer block. A total of 34 semi-detached residential units are proposed within the Draft Plan of Subdivision in combination with the existing part lots under the same ownership.

The property is zoned "Agricultural (A)" and “Residential Extended Zone – Special Section 2774 (R2B-2774)” by By-law 270-2004, as amended. These zones generally allow for the development of agricultural uses in addition to a single detached dwelling while the R2B-2774 Zone allows for semi-detached units. An amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to rezone the lands to facilitate the proposed subdivision. The proposed By-law includes development standards such as a lot widths and setbacks, heights, and uses of the subject lands. An Open Space (OS) zone is also proposed for the accompanying buffer along Mavis Road.

Recommendation Report in link

GSP Group Inc. submitted the subject application on behalf of William Osler Health System on July 12th, 2023.

The applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a high-density institutional development. The development consists of a new wing to the Peel Memorial Hospital with a total of twelve floors of healthcare services, including rooftop gardens and mechanical penthouse.

The proposed Zoning By-law includes site specific performance standards to allow a maximum building height of 14 storeys, a minimum building setback to John Street, and a minimum landscaped open space requirement.

Recommendation Report in link

The applicant submitted an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a development of a 4-storey youth shelter building.  The property is designated ‘Residential’ and ‘Open Space’ on Schedule A General Land Use Designations. The property is designated ‘Low Density Residential 2’ and ‘Primary Valleyland’ in the Credit Valley Secondary Plan (SP45). The proposal seeks to permit the requested use within the ‘Low Density Residential 2” designation and to remove the subject lands from the ‘Primary Valleyland’ designation. An Amendment to the Official Plan is required to facilitate the proposal. The draft Official Plan Amendment is attached as Attachment 11.  The property is zoned ‘Residential Hamlet One’ (RHM1) as per Zoning by By-law 270-2004, as amended. An amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to permit the development. The draft Zoning By-law is attached as Attachment 11. The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate a community that consists of various socio-economic backgrounds and provide safe and affordable housing for those aged 16 to 24 years old.

On December 7, 2022, Committee of Council requested staff report on the impact and costs related to beaver population in stormwater ponds. Since this time, staff have consulted with the Province and undertaken best practice research discussed in this report.

Beavers enhance the environment by creating wetlands, reducing erosion, and improving fish habitat. Beaver dams can cause drainage issues in watercourses and stormwater ponds, but these rarely become a high risk to the public, unless flooding threatens critical infrastructure (e.g. roads, railways).

There have been a number of instances where beaver dams have impeded drainage and City staff have resolved these issues as they have arisen.

Consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as well as a survey of practices in other municipalities, confirm the best practice 2 in beaver management across Ontario is to share your property with beavers. As a City we are looking to coexist with beavers through public education, preventative measures to deter beavers, and only using removal as a last resort in extreme circumstances that present high risk to critical infrastructure such as roads or railways.

In the City of Brampton, Route 4/4A Chinguacousy is one of the busiest conventionalbus routes. As a result of increased ridership along the Chinguacousy Road corridor, it 
is recommended that a Züm service be implemented to accommodate this demand. Moreover, a Züm service along the Chinguacousy Road corridor is recommended in Brampton Transit's  latest five-year business plan (2023-2027) and was also identified in the City of Brampton’s Transportation Master Plan (2015).

Züm infrastructure including bus bays, upgraded bus pads, transit signal priority (Transit Signal Priority/Emergency Vehicle Priority) and upgraded shelters are scheduled to be installed along Chinguacousy Road between Sandalwood Parkway and Steeles Avenue. Chinguacousy Züm is planned to be launched following the start of service of the Hurontario Hazell McCallion Light Rail Transit line. Metrolinx has stated that the Hazell McCallion LRT will launch no earlier than late 2024. Chinguacousy Züm will connect Cassie Campbell Recreation Centre at Sandalwood Parkway to the Bramalea GO Station on Steeles Avenue via Chinguacousy Road and Steeles Avenue.

Additionally, signalized intersections along the Chinguacousy Road corridor between Sandalwood Parkway and Chinguacousy Road will be upgraded with active transportation infrastructure such as new bicycle signal heads, bike boxes and improved intersection geometry for cyclists. These improvements are being installed to enhance the rideability of the existing multi use path along the Chinguacousy Road corridor.

The incorporation of artificial grass into outdoor spaces carries with it notable
implications for drainage systems, ushering in a set of distinctions when compared to
the drainage characteristics inherent in natural grass landscapes. This demarcation is
multifaceted, encompassing factors ranging from water absorption to surface runoff
dynamics. Delving into these distinctions provides valuable insights for property owners and the city seeking to make informed decisions about the integration of artificial turf. Artificial grass typically has a more impermeable surface compared to natural grass.

Rainwater is more likely to run off the surface rather than being absorbed into the ground. The installation of artificial grass often involves a compacted sub-base, which can further reduce water absorption into the soil. This can potentially contribute to increased surface runoff. Proper installation of artificial grass includes incorporating drainage systems such as perforated pipes or a permeable base to allow water to drain away. However, the effectiveness of these drainage systems can vary based on installation quality.

Natural grass has a more permeable surface, allowing rainwater to be absorbed into the soil. The grass roots and soil structure help with water retention and gradual release. Natural grass can help reduce surface runoff by absorbing and slowing down the movement of water. This is beneficial for preventing soil erosion and promoting
groundwater recharge

1. That the report from Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Transit, to the Special Council Meeting of December 5, 7 and 13, 2023, re: Brampton Transit – Approval to Increase the Transit Operator Complement by 50 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs), be received; and

2. That Council approve the increase of complement for Transit Operators by 50 FTEs, at a $0 budget impact, to be funded through operational savings, as a measure to address service demand, operator absenteeism and long-term absences.

Focusing on nurturing and protecting our environment for a sustainable future, through the revitalization of natural spaces and the urban tree canopy. The continuous maintenance of trees also aligns with the City’s approved Urban Forest Management Plan and the One Million Trees 2040 Vision, through the preservation and growth of trees.

Budget amendment approval of $11,625,000 and to authorize staff to proceed with Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Susan Fennell Zero Carbon Retrofit program, and to begin procurement for the Owner's Advisory Services to oversee project deliverables and objectives. 

Staff report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Fully Electric Powered Fire Truck be referred to Committee of Council meeting of September 20, 2023 and that Rosenbaeur / City View Specialty Vehicles also be invited to delegate at the same meeting. 

Amendment of budget to $1,300,000 for each truck, totalling $2,600,000. 

City Fleet Manager Recommended purchasing electric vehicles.  This would support the City of Brampton's Greenhouse Gas targets

Part of Consent Motion C186-2023

Retrofitting the Earnscliffe Recreation Centre would make it more energy efficient

Part of Consent Motion C186-2023

Staff Report re. Request to Begin Procurement – Construction of a Neighbourhood Park in Ward 4 (RM 16/2023)

Council agreed to vary the order of business and dealt with this item after consideration of the by-laws.

The following motion was considered.

• C168-2023

  Moved byRegional Councillor Santos

  Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

  1. That the report from the Parks Maintenance & Forestry Division, re. Request to Begin Procurement – Construction of a Neighbourhood Park – Ward 4 (RM 16/2023), to the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2023, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Construction of a Neighbourhood Park in Ward 4, subject to Council’s approval of By-law 118-2023.

  Carried

3.2

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Energy Retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre – Ward 7

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Note: Council agreed to vary the order of business, and dealt with this item after Closed Session.

Council consideration included:

• proposed referral of the report back to staff for additional information on impacts on the 2023 hockey season as a result of a potential closure of four recreation centres at the same time (Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, Susan Fennell Sportsplex and Memorial Arena)
• potential impact on funding should the design work for Earnscliffe be delayed
• possibility of proceeding with construction at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre in advance of Earnscliffe

That staff be directed to report back and provide an update on the potential expansion of the Goreway Generation Station (8600 Goreway Drive, Brampton, ON); and that the report back from staff specifically highlight how it effects our City approved GHG emission reduction targets and any potential environmental and health impacts as a result of this contract extension 

Deputy Mayor Singh outlined the purpose of the motion.

Councillor Power accepted an amendment from Mayor Brown to request that staff also report on how an expansion of the plant may impact the City’s targets for reductions in GHG emissions. 

A delegation led by Bill Godfrey of People Against Littering (PAL) requested a plan to have a Litter Free City

Council received a staff presentation outlining the City’s environmental-focused comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023, including potential impacts on natural heritage systems, climate change considerations, and land-use planning, and related advocacy efforts.

Council approved sending a follow-up letter to the Province regarding Emancipation Park, outlining interim environmental and servicing measures already implemented and requesting an update on the City’s original funding request.

By-laws

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• C097-2023

  Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan

  Seconded byCity Councillor Power

  That By-law 66-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 19, 2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

  Carried

  The by-law was passed as follows.

  By-law 66-2023 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rivermont Road and Bermondsey Way) – Ward 6

City Council approved a motion proposed by Cll Power, seconded by Cll Brar, allowing the General Manager of Transit to use existing budgets to purchase buses based on current market conditions, balancing immediate transit needs with long-term fleet greening goals, and authorized joining the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative if deemed beneficial for the city.

Presentation given regarding the benefits of cycling for a healthy community

Council voted to investigate how the City can earn carbon credits through implementation of its climate goals.

Whereas Bill 23 will reduce the ability of municipalities to protect, conserve, enhance and manage the natural heritage system, leading to the loss of protected lands, further loss of natural heritage areas and wetlands potentially resulting in significant impacts such as increased risk of serious flooding and climate change risks,

Brampton council voted to allow only the Battery Energy Storage option as the gas fired plant would go against the city's greenhouse gas reduction plans.

Brampton Council voted to ban fireworks except by special permits.  This would reduce air and noise pollution as well as litter.