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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.
 

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

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

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.

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

• 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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,