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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

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

The following delegations addressed Committee with respect to concerns regarding the proposed expansion of Emerald Energy from Waste Inc.:

1. Steven Kirby, Brampton Environmental Alliance, and Julian Russel, Sierra Peel 

2. Liz Benneian, Founder, Ontario Zero Waste Coalition 

3. Emily Alfred, Waste Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance 

4. Amisha Moorjani, Brampton Environmental Alliance 

The delegations' submissions included the following:

• Magnitude of the proposed expansion project
• Environmental impact and associated public health risks
• Timelines for taking action against this project
• Indication that this project does not align with the City's environmental goals
• Previous decisions of the Region of Peel regarding incinerators
• Information on why incinerators are not a good solution for waste
• Information regarding waste burned at this facility and the significant pollution already existing in the Brampton/Peel airshed
• Advocacy to the Provincial Government regarding the impacts of this project
• Impact of this project on Brampton's reputation

• 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. 

  Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Concerns regarding air pollution in Brampton
• Suggestion that this matter be referred to Government Relations staff for discussion with relevant provincial partners
• Public awareness and consultation regarding this project
• Suggestion that the delegations attend a future Peel Regional Council meeting, as health issues and waste management are under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel 

• Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided information regarding the purpose of the proposed Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. expansion, the implications of not proceeding with this project, and the limited landfill capacity in Ontario. In addition, the delegation expressed support for increasing recycling efforts across Ontario to reduce waste.

  The following motion was considered.

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.

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Staff Presentation re. City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023

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Shannon Brooks, Principal Planner/Supervisor, and Jessica Yadav, Assistant Policy Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided a presentation titled “City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023”.

Staff responded to questions from Council with respect the impacts of the proposed Planning Statement on employment lands, natural heritage systems and climate change, and advocacy actions.

The following motion was considered.

• C138-2023

  Moved byRegional Councillor Santos

  Seconded byDeputy Mayor Singh

  That the staff presentation re. City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023, to the Council Meeting of May 31, 2023, be received.

  Carried

  See also Resolution C141-2023.

From the minutes:

1. The City initiate work to identify opportunities to assess the City’s potential 
capacity to implement Brampton’s climate goals and identify economic potential 
for revenue generation through GHG reduction initiatives. 
2. The City of Brampton publish a RFP to solicit a vendor with expertise in the 
carbon market to work with the city staff to specifically assess potential revenue 
for the City and the expertise to create carbon credits on behalf of the city and 
the ability to list any carbon credits created on the greenest blockchain possible. 
3. The City position itself to develop tools and strategies to scale up economic 
benefits from effective climate action for maximum implementation and expertise 
sharing through/with sector peers.

Presentation given regarding the benefits of cycling for a healthy community

Regional Councillor Palleschi, Committee Chair, advised the Third Reading Royal and Royal Assent will be taking place November 29, 2022 regarding Bill 23.  The understanding is that, there is still opportunity to provide comments, specifically on financial aspects.   

Capital Power proposes two electricity enhancement and expansion options at the Goreway Generation Station site on lands with municipal address of 8600 Goreway Drive, with Option One entailing the construction and operation of additional BESS units and Option Two entailing the construction and operation of a new gas-powered electricity3. Capital Power proposes two electricity enhancement and expansion options at the Goreway Generation Station site on lands with municipal address of 8600 Goreway Drive, with Option One entailing the construction and operation of additional BESS units and Option Two entailing the construction and operation of a new gas-powered electricity generating unit