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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

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.

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

10.2.1

Supplementary Staff Report re. Regulating Motor Vehicle and Power Device Nuisance Noise and Emissions

Council discussion took place with respect to adopting a by-law similar to other municipalities to provide for decibel-based enforcement.

Staff responded to questions from Council and provided clarification on the required amendments to the staff recommendations for this purpose.

The following motion was considered.

• C167-2023

  Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi

  Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

  1. That the report from P. Fay, City Clerk, re. Supplementary Report – Regulating Motor Vehicle Noise and Power Device Nuisance Noise and Emissions, dated June 23, 2023, to the City Council meeting of June 28, 2023, be received;

  2. That the following recommendations from the original staff report re. Regulating Nuisance Noises from Motor Vehicles and Power Devices (RML 28/2023), dated June 6, 2023, and attached as Appendix 1 to this report be approved:

  a. That the report from P. Fay, City Clerk, Legislative Services, titled: Regulating Nuisance Noises from Motor Vehicles and Power Devices (RM 28/2023) – Public Nuisance By-law and Business Licensing By-law Amendments, to the Committee of Council meeting of June 21, 2023, be received; and

  b. That an amendment to Public Nuisance By-law 136-2018, as amended, to regulate nuisance noises from motor vehicles and power devices, as substantially set out in Appendix 2 to this report, be adopted; and

  c. That an amendment to Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law 218-2019, as amended, to replace the current penalty amounts with a graduated penalty system as set out in Appendix 3 to this report, be adopted; and

  d. That an amendment to Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, to amend Schedule 4 to the By-law relating to Automobile Service Stations and Parking Lots, as substantially set out in Appendix 4 to this report, be adopted; and

  e. That the City initiate a communication campaign with licensed Automobile Service Stations and Parking Lots to increase awareness regarding the new City regulations and compliance with provincial legislation and regulations regarding nuisance noise and emissions from motor vehicles.

  3. That the appropriate by-laws be further amended to introduce a decibel limit of 92, to be introduced at the next meeting of Council.

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

Deputy Mayor Singh outlined concerns brought forward from a non-profit organization regarding a potential expansion of the Goreway Gas Plant.

A motion, moved by City Councillor Power and seconded by Mayor Brown was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 

1.    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

2.    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. 

7.1

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.

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