Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Council 2010... · 6.1. Staff Presentation by A. Minichillo, Project...

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

9:30 AM. – Regular Meeting Council Chambers – 4

th Floor

Closed Session following (See Item 21) Boardroom CH-6A – 6

th Floor

(Under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Members: Mayor L. Jeffrey

Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5

Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 (Acting Mayor – February)

Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 (Acting Mayor – March)

City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 (Acting Mayor – April)

City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10

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Agenda

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Agenda City Council

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Note: Please ensure all cell phones, mobile and other electronic devices are turned off

or placed on non-audible mode during the meeting. Council Members are prohibited from sending text messages, e-mails and other electronic messaging during the meeting.

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

3. Adoption of the Minutes

3.1. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – January 24, 2018

4. Consent Motion

All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-

controversial by Council and will be approved by one resolution. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests it in which case the item will be removed from the consent

resolution and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

(nil)

5. Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

6. Delegations (5 minutes maximum)

6.1. Staff Presentation by A. Minichillo, Project Manager, Planning Vision, Planning and Development Services, re: Planning Vision Update

Note: To be distributed prior to the meeting

7. Reports from the Head of Council

8. Reports of Corporate Officials

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Agenda City Council

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Community Services

Corporate Services

Planning and Development Services

Public Works and Engineering

9. Reports of Accountability Officers

10. Committee Reports

10.1. Minutes – Citizen Appointments Committee – January 24, 2017

(Chair – City Councillor Whillans)

To be approved

10.2. Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – January 29, 2018

(Chair – Regional Councillor Moore)


10.3. Minutes – Committee of Council – January 31, 2018

Chairs: City Councillor Whillans, Public Works and Engineering Section Regional Councillor Palleschi, Community Services Section

City Councillor Bowman, Economic Development and Culture Section Regional Councillor Miles, Corporate Services Section

To be approved

11. Unfinished Business

12. Correspondence

13. Resolutions

14. Notices of Motion

Agenda City Council

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15. Petitions

16. Other Business/New Business

17. Procurement Matters

18. Government Relations Matters

18.1. Briefing Report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters


19. Public Question Period

15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)

20. By-laws

20.1. 12-2018 To amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended - administrative update to schedules related to fire routes, no stopping, u-turns,

stop signs and rate of speed (See Item 10.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW031-2018 – January 31, 2018)

20.4. 13-2018 To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system

(Remembrance Road) – Ward 6

20.5. 14-2018 To appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and to repeal

By-law 258-2017

21. Closed Session

Note: A separate package regarding this agenda item is distributed to

Members of Council and senior staff only.

21.1. Minutes – Closed Session – City Council – January 24, 2018

21.2. Minutes – Closed Session – Citizen Appointments Committee –

January 24, 2017

Agenda City Council

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21.3. Minutes – Closed Session – Planning and Development Committee –

January 29, 2018

21.4. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality

or local board – property acquisition matter

21.5. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board matter

21.6. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative

tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board matter

21.7. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board

matter

21.8. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative

tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board matter

21.9. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board

matter

21.10. Minutes – Closed Session – CAO Performance Review Committee – February 5, 2018

22. Confirming By-law

22.1. To confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of January 24, 2018

23. Adjournment

Next Meetings: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 – 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – 9:30 a.m.

Proclamations

The following City of Brampton proclamation will be made on behalf of Council:

National Flag Day of Canada – February 15, 2018 – to be given to Deborah James, Brampton resident

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Members Present: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Acting Mayor) Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 (arrived 9:34

a.m. – personal) Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 (left at 10:27 a.m.

due to declared conflict of interest) City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 (arrived 9:33 a.m. –

personal)

Members Absent: Mayor L. Jeffrey (personal) Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 (personal)

Staff Present: H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer A. Meneses, Commissioner of Community Services J. Pittari, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Pitushka, Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering R. Conard, Director of Building, Chief Building Official and Acting

Commissioner of Planning and Development Services D. Soos, Deputy City Solicitor, Corporate Services B. Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Community

Services A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services P. Fay, City Clerk C. Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office

Minutes


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The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 10:28 a.m. Council moved into Closed Session at 10:46 a.m. and recessed at 11:26 a.m. Council reconvened in Open Session at 11:43 a.m. and adjourned at 11:46 a.m.

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On behalf of City Council, Acting Mayor Moore expressed condolences on the sudden passing of Regional Councillor Jim Tovey, and recognized his contributions to the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel.


Discussion took place with respect to proposed additions to the agenda.

Regional Councillor Medeiros proposed an addition to the agenda regarding the New Year’s Levee held on January 20, 2018. He acknowledged the efforts of staff toward the success of the event, and subsequently withdrew his proposed addition.

The following motion was considered.

C001-2018 Moved by City Councillor Bowman Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of January 24, 2018 be approved as amended, as follows:

To add:

10.2. Minutes – Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee – January 18, 2018

Carried

The following supplementary information was provided at the meeting.

18.1. Briefing Report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters:

Presentation re: o Region of Peel (includes staff comments to identified Regional

Council Reports) o Draft: Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions

Closed Session Items (in separate packages): 21.1. Minutes – Closed Session – City Council – December 13, 2017 21.2. Minutes – Closed Session – Committee of Council – January 17, 2018


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21.3. Minutes – Closed Session – Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee – January 18, 2018

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2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

1. Regional Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items 3.1, 10.1, 21.1, 21.2 and 21.4, as her husband was employed by the organization that the reports were on.

3. Adoption of the Minutes

3.1. Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 13, 2017

Note: Regional Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item, as her husband was employed by the organization that the reports were on. Councillor Miles left the meeting during consideration of this matter.


C002-2018 Moved by City Councillor Bowman Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 13, 2017, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried

4. Consent Motion


C003-2018 Moved by Regional Councillor Miles Seconded by City Councillor Bowman

That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein:

8.1. 1. That the report from D. VanderBerg, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated January 5, 2018, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, re: Application


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to Amend the Zoning By-law – Market Partners – Mattamy (Bramview) Ltd. – 209 Queen Street East, 215 Queen Street East and 50 Hillcrest Avenue – Ward 3 (File C01E05.061), be received;

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2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the rezoning agreement based on terms and conditions approved by the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor;

3. That any and all written submissions relating to this application that were made to Council and the Planning and Development Committee before their decision and any and all oral submissions related to this application that were made at a public meeting, held under the Planning Act, have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision on this matter, including tenure, adequacy of on-site parking, traffic impacts, building height, and integration of the project with earlier phases of the development;

4. That Council determines in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c. P. 13, as amended, that no further public notice is required; and,

5. That By-law 1-2018 be passed to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended.

8.2. 1. That the report from L. Dubicki, Development Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 22, 2017, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (Request for Time Extension) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Kaneff Properties Ltd. – North of Highway 407 and West of Financial Drive – Ward 6 (File T04W13.008), be received;

2. That the timeframe for enactment of the zoning by-law amendment for the application by Glenn Schnarr and Associates Inc. – Kaneff Properties Limited, City File T0413.008, be extended to January 25, 2019.

8.3. 1. That the report from C. Caruso, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 22,


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2017, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, re: Building Improvement Grant Application for 8-16 George Street North – Ward 1 (File BU17-006), be received;

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2. That application BU17-006 be approved in the amount of up to $30,000 under the Downtown Building Improvement Program subject to the applicant signing an agreement with the City of Brampton, agreeing to maintain the rules of the programs as set out in the approved Implementation Guidelines on or before April 15, 2018;

3. That failure to comply with condition 2 will render this approval null and void; and,

4. That the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services be authorized to sign the Building Improvement Program Agreement in relation to the approved project with content satisfactory to the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services, or designate, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, or designate, and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of the agreement.

Carried

5. Announcements – nil

6. Delegations – nil

7. Reports from the Head of Council – nil

8. Reports of Corporate Officials

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – nil

Community Services – nil

Corporate Services – nil


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Planning and Development Services

* 8.1. Report from D. VanderBerg, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated January 5, 2018 re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law – Market Partners – Mattamy (Bramview) Ltd. – 209 Queen Street East, 215 Queen Street East and 50 Hillcrest Avenue – Ward 3 (File C01E05.061).

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See By-law 1-2018

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C003-2018

* 8.2. Report from L. Dubicki, Development Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 22, 2017, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (Request for Time Extension) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Kaneff Properties Ltd. – North of Highway 407 and West of Financial Drive – Ward 6 (File T04W13.008).


* 8.3. Report from C. Caruso, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 22, 2017, re: Building Improvement Grant Application for 8-16 George Street North – Ward 1 (File BU17-006).


Public Works and Engineering – nil

9. Reports of Accountability Officers – nil

10. Committee Reports

10.1. Minutes – Committee of Council – January 17, 2018

Note: Regional Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item, as her husband was employed by the organization that the reports were on. Councillor Miles left the meeting during consideration of this matter.



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C004-2018 Moved by City Councillor Whillans Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

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1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, be received; and,

2. That Recommendations CW001-2018 to CW023-2018 be approved, as outlined in the subject minutes.

Carried

The recommendations were approved as follows.

CW001-2018 That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018 be approved as amended to add the following items:

7.3.2. Request for report by City Councillor Whillans, re: Provisions of Dog By-law 250-2005.

8.3.1. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Gibson, re: Peel Regional Police Service Fees.

CW002-2018 1. That the report from M. Schiau, Real Estate Coordinator, Community Services, dated November 1, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Surplus Declaration and Exchange of Property with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. – Ward 7 be received; and

2. That a by-law be passed to declare surplus to the requirements of the Municipality approximately 0.15 acres of land, being part of Lot 14, Concession 4, East of Hurontario Street (part of PIN 14028-0395) as illustrated on Schedule “A” to this report (the “Additional Disposal Parcel”), and to authorize the Commissioner, Community Services to execute all documents necessary to effect the conveyance of the Additional Disposal Parcel from the City to Emerald Energy From Waste Inc. in exchange for the City’s acquisition of land parcels from Emerald Energy From Waste Inc., being parts of Lot 14, Concession 4, East of Hurontario Street as illustrated on Schedule “A” to this report, said exchange to be at no cost to the City, and said documents to be on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty


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Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

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CW003-2018 1. That the delegation from Rod Rice, Chair, Board of Directors, and Ted Brown, Executive Director, Regeneration Outreach Community, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Provision of Supportive Affordable Housing for the Homeless and Nearly Homeless of Brampton, be referred to staff with direction to work with the Region of Peel and the Regeneration Outreach Community to seek ways to assist the Regeneration Outreach Community generally, and specifically in relation to the breakfast program at Grace United Church on Main Street, and in relation to the potential use of surplus lands for the Regeneration Outreach Community as affordable housing; and

2. That the City Clerk be requested to send Committee’s direction on this matter to the Regional Clerk, Regional Chief Administrative Officer, and appropriate Region and Peel Living staff for consideration at a future Regional Council meeting and impending staff level meetings.

CW004-2018 1. That the delegation and presentation from Kirk Brannon, President, Brannon Steel, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Operational Success of Brannon Steel be received; and

2. That the presentation by D. Van Moorsel, Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Development and Culture, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Update be received.

CW005-2018 1. That the report from W. Kuemmling, Manager, Open Space Development, Public Works and Engineering, dated November 14, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Request for Budget Amendment – Capital Project #175860 – Neighbourhood Parks, Queenspointe in Creditview Crossing – Chinguacousy Subdivision, Park Blocks 69 and 12 – Registered Plan 43M-1996 – Ward 4 (File C03W03.013 and C03W03.014) be received; and


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2. That approval be given to transfer $371,115.24 from Reserve #134 – Recreation Development Charges, plus

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$41,235.03 from Reserve #78 – 10% Operating Development Charge Contribution, to new Capital Project #175860-008 (Neighbourhood Parks), to allow staff to compensate Queenspointe Developments a total of $412,350.27 for completing the development of the park on the City’s behalf, as summarized in Schedule D of the Subdivision Agreement.

CW006-2018 1. That the report from I. Hans, Senior Project Engineer, Public Works and Engineering, dated December 15, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Downtown Reimagined Streetscape Tender Integration with Region of Peel's Downtown Capital Project Phase 1 – Wards 1 and 3 be received;

2. That staff be directed to request the Regional Municipality of Peel to delay the tendering, to no later than June 30, 2018, of its Downtown Capital Project Phase 1 to allow for the integration of both the City’s Downtown Reimagined Streetscape work and the Region’s Downtown Capital Project Phase 1 work as one tender with the Region being responsible for the performance of both works and administration of the construction and related contracts;

3. That staff be authorized to negotiate a joint capital project agreement for the performance of the City’s Downtown Reimagined Streetscape work by the Region and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such joint capital project agreement on behalf of the City on terms and conditions acceptable to the Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and

4. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this report and Council’s resolutions to the Regional Municipality of Peel for consideration by Regional Council.

CW007-2018 That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, Recommendations EAC035-2017 to EAC038-2017, be approved as printed and circulated.


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EAC035-2017 That the Agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2017, be approved, as amended as follows:

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To add:

5.2. Discussion re: City of Brampton Climate Action Plan

EAC036-2017 That the presentation by Francois Tomeo, Stantec Consulting Ltd., re: Function and Design Review of the Heart Lake Road Corridor be received.

EAC037-2017 That the Environment Advisory Committee Co-Chairs delegate to Brampton Council in February 2018, to discuss the City’s Environmental Master Plan as it relates to the Ontario Climate Change Strategy and leveraging funding for environmental projects.

EAC038-2017 That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.

CW008-2018 That the report from A. Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services, dated January 2, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Update to Authority to Modernize Mandate – Revised Real Estate Acquisition, Disposal and Leasing Strategy – Parks, Recreation, Transit and Other Required Land Acquisitions to Build-Out be received.

CW009-2018 1. That the report from D. Boyce, Director, Recreation, Community Services, dated December 21, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Update to MOU for Proposed Partnership with the Peel District School Board – Shared Use Artificial Turf Sports Field at Jean Augustine Secondary School be received; and

2. That the delegations of authority outlined in the report from D. Boyce, Director, Recreation, Community Services, dated April 10, 2017, approved by Council on June 21, 2017 (Recommendation CW244-2017), be updated and confirmed as including the material change in the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding set out in the subject report and in particular the City’s assumption of full responsibility for the capital repairs, replacements and improvements to


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the lights of the Turf Sports Field in accordance with clause 3.4 (a)(xi) of the draft MOU in Appendix A.

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CW010-2018 1. That a report from D. Nixon, Manager, Maintenance, Transit, dated December 18, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Purchasing By-Law Section 4.0 – For the Supply and Delivery of Low Floor Conventional Diesel Urban Transit Vehicles for a Three Year Period be received; and

2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement of the supply and delivery of low floor conventional diesel urban transit vehicles for a three-year period.

CW011-2018 That the Minutes from the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of December 7, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, Recommendations SHF032-2017 to SHF034-2017, be approved as printed and circulated.

SHF032-2017 That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of December 7, 2017 be approved, as printed and circulated.

SHF033-2017 That staff arrange to meet with the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame - Events Sub-Committee to discuss the Induction Ceremony scheduled for May 15, 2018 at Rose Theatre.

SHF034-2017 1. That the next meeting of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee be rescheduled to Thursday, January 11, 2018; and,

2. That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

CW012-2018 That staff be requested to investigate and report to Committee on possible amendments to Dog By-law 250-2005, regarding the following matters: a. Keeping of the number of dogs per dwelling unit or location b. Leashing and tethering of dogs


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c. Keeping dogs within vehicles

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d. Keeping of dogs within outdoor enclosures on properties.

CW013-2018 That staff be requested to work with Peel Regional Police regarding its new fee for service (e.g. paid duty) structure, effective in 2018, to understand potential additional costs and event implications for City events and other community-based events requiring police services support, and report back to Committee on the findings, implications and possible solutions to address any added costs resulting from the new police service fee structure.

CW014-2018 1. That the report from D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services, dated December 12, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: 2018 Temporary Borrowing By-Law be received; and

2. That a by-law be enacted in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to authorize the temporary borrowing of funds, if considered necessary by the Treasurer, to meet current expenditures for the year 2018, until sufficient taxes are collected and other non-tax revenue are received.

CW015-2018 That the report from D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services, dated November 16, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Status of General Accounts Receivable be received.

CW016-2018 1. That the report from M. Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Services, dated December 4, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2018 be received;

2. That the City of Brampton consents to a By-law delegating the upper tier tax ratio setting authority within the Region of Peel to the lower tier Municipalities and to a continuation of the apportionment methodology in place in the 2017 tax year; and

3. That a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region of Peel before March 1, 2018.


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CW017-2018 That the Minutes of the Taxicab Advisory Committee Meeting of December 4, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, be received.

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CW018-2018 That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, Recommendations AAC024-2017 to AAC025-2017, be approved as printed and circulated.

AAC024-2017 That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting December 5, 2017 be approved, as printed and circulated.

AAC025-2017 That the Accessibility Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

CW019-2018 That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 7, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, Recommendations SC099-2017 to SC114-2017, be approved as printed and circulated.

SC099-2017 That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council of December 7, 2017 be approved, as printed and circulated.

SC100-2017 1. That the correspondence from Jacqueline Kabanov, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Request to Review Parking Issues and Traffic Congestion on School Street – St. Andre Bessette Catholic School, 125 Riverstone Drive – Ward 8 be received; and

2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

SC101-2017 1. That the correspondence from Erin Dietrich, Vice-Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Request to Review, Parking Issues, Traffic Congestion on School Street and Crossing Guard – Ridgeview Public School, 25 Brenda Avenue – Ward 3 be received; and


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2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services continue to monitor the parking issues and traffic congestion on the school street; and

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3. That an update be provided at a future Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting in 2018.

SC102-2017 1. That the correspondence from Sayed Ahamed, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Request to Review the Traffic Congestion and Parking Issues at the Intersection of Father Tobin Drive and Dixie Road – St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School, 10815 Dixie Road – Ward 9 be received; and,


SC103-2017 1. That the correspondence from Tammy King, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Crossing Guard at the Corner of Gretna Drive and Kimbark Drive – Northwood Public School, 70 Gretna Drive – Ward 5 be received; and,


SC104-2017 1. That the correspondence from Angela McGinnity, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Request to Review Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Edenbrook Hill Drive and Duffield Drive – St. Angela Merici Catholic School, 83 Edenbrook Hill Drive – Ward 6 be received; and,


SC0105-2017 That the report from Thomas Tsung, Controller of Corporate Services, Peel District School Board, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Peel District School Board Annual Planning Report be received.

SC106-2017 That the report from Mike Mulick, Project Supervisor, Service Standards, Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton


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School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Enforcement School Patrol Statistics for November 2017 be received.

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SC107-2017 1. That the verbal advisory by Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Crossing Guard at Queen Street and McMurchy Avenue be received; and

2. That the crossing guard stationed at the corner of Queen Street and McMurchy Avenue be removed due to the decrease in student crossings at the location.

SC108-2017 1. That the correspondence from Mr. Mike Moffat, Vice Chair, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Resignation from Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, be received; and

2. That Mr. Moffat be thanked for his participation and contribution, and his many years of volunteering as a member to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council; and,

3. That the City Clerk be requested to fill the resulting vacancy for the term ending November 30, 2018, in accordance with the Citizen Appointment Process.

SC109-2017 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Castle Oaks Public School, 155 Castle Oaks Crossing – Ward 10 be received; and,

2. That the Manager of Traffic Services be requested to arrange for the implementation of the following:

No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Castle Oaks Crossing from the west property line to Clarkway Drive.

“No Stopping” corner restrictions on the south side of Castle Oaks Crossing on either side of the entrance and exit driveways of the school.

Pavement markings at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing and Clarkway Drive be refreshed

Crossing Guard staff to observe pedestrians at the intersection and review proper crossing procedures with them; and,


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3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to arrange for the enforcement of the new parking/ stopping restrictions on Castle Oaks Crossing when the signs are installed; and,

4. That based on the site inspection, an adult Crossing Guard is not warranted at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing and Clarkway Drive; and,

5. That the Peel District School Board review the design of the parking lot in the Kiss and Ride and parking lot area with respect to safety; and,

6. That the principal provide information to educate parents and students on safety rules and driver awareness.

SC110-2017 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Cardinal Newman Catholic School, 698 Balmoral Drive – Ward 7 be received, and

2. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for:

The enhanced pavement markings to be refreshed on all four legs of the intersection of Bramalea Road and Balmoral Drive

The review of pedestrian signal timings to ensure that students have sufficient time to cross the intersection safely if there is a boundary change

3. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at this time as no students were observed crossing the intersection; and

4. That the intersection be reviewed if and when changes occur.

SC111-2017 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Springbrook Public School, 1 Hanbury Crescent – Ward 5 be received; and,



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Enhanced pavement markings at the All Way Stop intersection of Antibes Drive and Jorgensen Drive

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“No Parking” corner restrictions on the east side of Jordensen Drive and the north and south sides of the Kiss and Ride entrance/exit.

An All Way Stop study at the intersection of Jordensen Drive and Hanbury Crescent (south intersection) to determine if it is warranted; and

3. That the Principal be requested to provide material to students and parents to educate and encourage them to use the All Way Stop intersection of Antibes Drive and Jordensen Drive when crossing the street.

SC112-2017 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Eldorado Public School, 25 Wardsville Drive – Ward 4 be received; and,

2. That Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for:

Enhanced pavement markings on all legs of the intersection of Financial Drive and Wardsville Drive

Implementation of “No Stopping” corner restrictions on the west side of Financial Drive, north and south of Wardsville Drive; and

3. That the Manager of Parking Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to enforce parking restrictions in the vicinity of the school; and,

4. That Peel Regional Police monitor the intersection of Financial Drive and Wardsville Drive to enforce the posted “No U-Turn” restriction; and,

5. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor provide educational information on traffic signals to the principal of Eldorado Public School for distribution to the school community; and,

6. That it is the position Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Financial Drive and Wardsville Drive, as no conflicts were observed between pedestrians and vehicles.


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SC113-2017 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 7, 2017, re: Cherrytree Public School, 155 Cherrytree Drive – Ward 4 be received; and,

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2. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor provide educational information on the proper usage of traffic signals to the Principal of Cherrytree Public School for distribution to the school community; and,


School area signs to be installed on Cherrytree Drive in the vicinity of the school

Portable speed display boards to be placed on Ray Lawson Boulevard in the vicinity of Cherrytree Drive; and,

4. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Ray Lawson Boulevard and Cherrytree Drive as no conflicts were observed between pedestrians and vehicles.

SC114-2017 1. That the next meeting of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council be rescheduled to Thursday, January 11, 2018; and,

2. That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

CW020-2018 That the correspondence from The Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Legalization of Cannabis be received.

CW021-2018 That the briefing report from L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2018, re: Government Relations Matters be received.

CW022-2018 That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:

13.1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – property disposition matter


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13.2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – property lease matter

13.3. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – potential litigation matter

CW023-2018 That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

10.2. Minutes – Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee – January 18, 2018


C005-2018 Moved by City Councillor Bowman Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

1. That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of January 18, 2018, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, be received; and,

2. That Recommendations SHF001-2018 to SHF005-2018 be approved, as outlined in the subject minutes.

Carried


SHF001-2018 That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of January 18, 2018 be approved, as printed and circulated.

SHF002-2018 That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:

12.1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Review of Nominations for Brampton Sports Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees.

SHF003-2018 That the direction agreed upon within Closed Session, regarding the election of the 2018 Brampton Sports Hall of Fame inductees,


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be approved, with the official results to be released by media release within 10 days of the election meeting (January 18, 2018).

SHF004-2018 That all ballots used in this election be destroyed, as required by Section 8.13 and 8.14 of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Constitution.

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SHF005-2018 That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

11. Unfinished Business – nil

12. Correspondence – nil

13. Resolutions – nil

14. Notices of Motion – nil

15. Petitions – nil

16. Other Business/New Business

16.1. Verbal Update from B. Seguin, Economic Development Advisor, and P. Aldunate, Expeditor, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: University Update.

Bob Seguin, Economic Development Advisor, and Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided a verbal update on the university, which included information on the following:

delay in announcement by the Province

recent appointment of a new Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development

ongoing discussions between City staff and Provincial staff

future meetings to be set up between City staff (CAO and Mr. Seguin) and the new Minister, the Acting Provost at Ryerson, and officials at Sheridan College

potential funding for a Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence as a component of the university


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Mr. Seguin responded to questions from Council regarding the decision authorities regarding the location and the investment strategy.

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Council consideration of this matter included the need for future discussion regarding funding, construction, location, etc. Staff indicated additional information would be provided for consideration at a future meeting.


C006-2018 Moved by Regional Councillor Miles Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

That the verbal update from B. Seguin, Economic Development Advisor, and P. Aldunate, Expeditor, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, re: University Update, be received.

Carried

17. Procurement Matters – nil


18.1. Briefing Report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters.

The briefing report along with draft Provincial and Federal pre-budget submissions were distributed at the meeting.

Lowell Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided a presentation on matters of interest to the City that are to be considered at the Region of Peel Council Meeting of January 25, 2018, which included the following topics:

Bill 175, Safer Ontario Act – Major Reforms to Policing

“Lame Duck” Provisions – Restricted Acts after Nomination Day

2018 Regional Municipal Election – Procedures Manual

Amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law – Alternate Member on Peel Region Council

Mr. Rubin-Vaughan provided an overview of the draft Provincial and Federal pre-budget submissions.


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Council consideration of this matter included:

concern about duplication should a Community Safety Advisory Committee be required at both Regional and City levels

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consideration of Bill 175 (Safer Ontario Act) at a future meeting of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee

questions about Council’s Alternate Member on Region of Peel Council (City Councillor Bowman) and information from the City Clerk in response

questions about the pre-budget submissions and details from staff in response

The following motions were considered.

C007-2018 Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

That City staff be requested to present information regarding Bill 175, Safer Ontario Act, to a future meeting of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee.

Carried

C008-2018 Moved by City Councillor Bowman Seconded by Regional Councillor Miles

That the briefing report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2018, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

Carried

19. Public Question Period – nil

20. By-laws

Note: A correction was noted to By-law 10-2018 to indicate that the subject property is in Ward 6.



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C009-2018 Moved by Regional Councillor Gibson Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

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That By-laws 1-2018 to 10-2018, before Council at its meeting of January 24, 2018, be given the required number of readings, taken by the Mayor and City Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

1-2018 To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Market Partners – Mattamy (Bramview) Ltd. – 209 Queen Street East, 215 Queen Street East and 50 Hillcrest Avenue – Ward 3 (File C01E05.061) (See Item 8.1)

2-2018 To declare surplus a portion of City owned land known as Dixie Highway 407 Park and to authorize an Amending Agreement to a Land Exchange Agreement with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. – Ward 7 (See Item 10.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW002-2018 – January 17, 2018)

3-2018 To authorize the temporary borrowing of funds for the Year 2018 – The Corporation of the City of Brampton (See Item 10.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW014-2018 – January 17, 2018)

4-2018 To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Elsinore Street) – Ward 6

5-2018 To appoint officers to enforce parking on private property and to repeal By-Law 274-2017

6-2018 To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-1817 – southwest corner of Bovaird Drive and Ashby Field Road – Ward 5 (File PLC17-043)

7-2018 To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-1980 – southwest corner of Bovaird Drive and Creditview Road – Ward 5 (File PLC17-044)

8-2018 To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2032 – southwest of Wanless Drive and Creditview Road – Ward 6 (File PLC17-038)

9-2018 To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2028 – northeast corner of Bramalea Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard – Ward 9 (File PLC17-046)


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10-2018 To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2038 – northwest corner of Wanless Drive and Chinguacousy Road – Ward 6 (File PLC17-047)

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Carried

21. Closed Session

Note: Regional Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items 21.1, 21.2, and 21.4, as her husband was employed by the organization that the reports were on. Councillor Miles was not in the meeting during consideration of the motion on Item 21.4 (Resolution C011-2018).


C010-2018 Moved by City Councillor Whillans Seconded by Regional Councillor Gibson

That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:

21.1. Minutes – Closed Session – City Council – December 13, 2017

21.2. Minutes – Closed Session – Committee of Council – January 17, 2018

21.3. Minutes – Closed Session – Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee – January 18, 2018

21.4. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – potential litigation matter

Carried

Note: In Open Session, the Acting Mayor reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

21.1 – these minutes were acknowledged by Council



21.4 – this item was considered by Council – see Resolution C011-2018 below


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The following motion was considered with respect to Item 21.4.


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That, based on staff recommendation, the City of Brampton proceed to write-off the full Accounts Receivable balance outstanding of $95,729.14 owed by the Brampton Safe City Association, recognizing the low probability of collection having exhausted all reasonable efforts to date and in accordance with the conservatism principle under standard accounting practice, with further understanding that this will not preclude the City from making any future claim to any assets of the Brampton Safe City Association.

A recorded vote was requested on the motion, with the results as follows:

Yea Nay Absent Bowman Fortini Jeffrey Medeiros Miles Dhillon Sprovieri Palleschi Whillans Moore Gibson

Carried 7 Yeas 1 Nay 3 Absent

22. Confirming By-law



That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 24, 2018 be given the required number of readings, taken by the Mayor and the City Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

11-2018 To confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 24, 2018

Carried


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23. Adjournment

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C013-2018 Moved by Regional Councillor Gibson Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

Carried

E. Moore, Acting Mayor

P. Fay, City Clerk

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January 24, 2018

Boardroom CH-6A 6th Floor – City Hall

Members Present: City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 & 6 (Chair) Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 & 6 Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 & 5 Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 & 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 & 8

Members Absent: nil

Staff: P. Fay, City Clerk, Office of the CAO C. Gravlev, Deputy Clerk, Office of the CAO

Note: As required by the Citizen-Based Advisory Committee Guideline aAppointment Procedure, the Citizen Appointments Committee shall be cof a minimum of three Members of Council.

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The meeting was called to order at 1:01 p.m., moved into Closed Session at 1:16 p.m. and recessed at 1:25 p.m. and returned to Open Session. The meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m.

After consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members present their report as follows:


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Upon recommendation of the City Clerk, the following additional item was added to the agenda:

4.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – citizen applications for appointment to various committees

The following motion was considered:

CAC001-2018 That the agenda for the Citizen Appointments Committee Meeting of January 24, 2018, be approved as amended.

Carried

2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act - nil

3. Discussion re. Current Citizen Appointment Vacancies and Next Steps

P. Fay, City Clerk, distributed the following information and provided an update on various appointment vacancies for citizen-based advisory committees and adjudicative bodies: • Citizen-based Advisory Committee and Adjudicative Bodies: Council-

appointed Positions Currently Vacant (as of January 19, 2018) • Citizen-based Advisory Committee Guideline and Appointment Procedure

(Updated: August 2017)

Committee discussion included the following points: • Need for replacement appointments for Brampton School Traffic Safety

Council in order to conduct school site inspections • Need to fill vacancy for Property Standards Committee, and availability of

one alternate member • Need for posting in the future for appointments to the Compliance Audit

Committee • Possible availability of one alternate member to fill vacancy on Brampton

Sports Hall of Fame Committee; to be confirmed by City Clerk • No need to fill other vacancies for the remainder of the term for the

Inclusion and Equity Committee, given reduced quorum provisions in effect for citizen-based advisory committees.

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The following motion was considered:

CAC002-2018 That the Citizen Appointments Committee move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:

4.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – citizen applicant appointment recommendations:

• Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee

4.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – citizen applications for appointment to various committees

Carried

Note: In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows: • 4.1 – this item was considered with direction provided to staff • 4.2 – this item was considered with direction provided to staff

5. Other Business

Committee members asked general questions regarding the following matters pertaining to citizen-based advisory committees: • Need for better food/refreshment selection for advisory committees • Need to confirm mileage allowance for site inspections conducted by School

Traffic Safety Committee members • Possible future consideration for geographic panels (east-west) for School

Traffic Safety Council, given expansive geography of the City

6. Public Question Period - nil

7. Adjournment

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CAC004-2018 That the Citizen Appointments Committee now adjourn, to meet again at the call of the Chair.

Carried

City Councillor D. Whillans, Chair

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Members Present: Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5

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Vice-Chair, Recreation Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6

Chair, Community Services Section Vice-Chair, Public Works and Engineering

Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 (arrived at 9:37 a.m. – personal)

Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Chair, Corporate Services Section

Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 Vice-Chair, Transit Services Vice-Chair, Engineering and Construction

City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section Vice-Chair, By-law Enforcement Vice-Chair, Economic Development and Culture

City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 Chair, Economic Development and Culture Section Vice-Chair, Fire Services

City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 (arrived at 10:34 a.m. – personal)

City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 Vice-Chair, Corporate and Financial Affairs (arrived at 9:37 a.m. – personal)

Members Absent: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 – vacation Vice-Chair, Service Brampton and Facilities

Staff Present: H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer A. Meneses, Commissioner, Community Services J. Pittari, Commissioner, Corporate Services J. Pitushka, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering R. Conard, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Development

Services A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit B. Darling, Director, Economic Development and Culture B. Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services P. Fay, City Clerk, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer C. Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Office of the Chief Administrative

Officer S. Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Chief

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The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. and adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

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The various sections of the meeting were chaired as follows:

City Councillor Whillans, Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section

Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6

Regional Councillor Palleschi, Chair, Community Services Section

Section 7

City Councillor Bowman, Chair, Economic Development and Culture Section

Sections 5 and 8

Regional Councillor Miles, Chair, Corporate Services Section

Sections 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14


During consideration of the agenda, there was Committee consensus to change the order of business to deal with Delegation Item 5.2 before 5.1, and to deal with Item 8.1.1 after Item 5.3.

In response to a question from Regional Councillor Sprovieri regarding a Committee of Adjustment matter, P. Fay, City Clerk, advised that such matters are outside the jurisdiction of Committee of Council and Council, and should be dealt with by appropriate Planning and Development Services staff and the Committee of Adjustment directly.


CW024-2018 That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018 be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried

The following supplementary information was received by the City Clerk’s Office after the agenda was published, and was distributed at the meeting:

1. Re. Item 5.3 – 2018 World of Jazz Festival

Delegation from Joe Asensio, B-Jazzed

Presentation entitled “World of Jazz – 2017 Review and 2018 Proposal”


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2. Re. Item 8.1.1 – Culture Master Plan Update

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This presentation was listed on the agenda to be distributed prior to the meeting.

2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act – nil

3. Consent

The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

(6.3.1, 8.4.1, 9.2.1)

4. Announcements – nil

5. Delegations

5.1. Delegation from Sharon Vandrish, President, Brampton Music Theatre, re: Displacement of Brampton Music Theatre.

Sharon Vandrish, President, Brampton Music Theatre, provided background information regarding the history, success and impact of the Brampton Music Theatre in the community, and expressed concerns with respect to:

changes to the youth troupe rental pricing at Lester B. Pearson Theatre

the City’s intent to sell property on Orenda Road

closure of Lester B. Pearson Theatre for renovations

adjustment of rollover dates at the Rose Theatre

Ms. Vandrish outlined the requests of the Brampton Music Theatre, which included:

providing sufficient dates to support mainstage programs in the Rose Theatre

allocating time in the Rose Theatre for one to three shows during the youth troupe’s displacement from Lester B. Pearson Theatre

to not sell, or delay the sale of the Orenda Road property, until sufficient alternative space is located for the Brampton Music Theatre and other groups


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At the request of Committee, P. Fay, City Clerk, outlined the rules of procedure relating to delegations for which there is no staff report on the agenda.

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The following motion was introduced.

That the content of the presentation and delegation requests be referred to staff for consideration and report back to Committee in a timely manner.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

Staff’s commitment to work with the arts community to address needs in a fair and equitable manner

Challenges in locating suitable space for the Brampton Music Theatre

Launch of the Culture Master Plan

A motion was introduced to waive the rules of procedure to allow discussion of the delegation’s request.

In response to questions from Committee regarding the ranking of motions, Mr. Fay ruled that a motion to waive the rules of procedure takes precedence over a motion to refer.

The motion was considered as follows.

CW025-2018 That the Committee of Council waive the rules of the Procedure By-law Lost to allow discussion on the request of the Brampton Music Theatre.

A recorded vote was requested, voted on and lost, as the required two-thirds majority vote was not achieved.

Yea Nay Absent Miles Bowman Moore Fortini Whillans Medeiros Dhillon Sprovieri Gibson Palleschi

Lost 5 Yeas 4 Nays 1 Absent

Further Committee discussion on this matter included:

Request that Council Members be given the opportunity to participate in discussions between staff and the arts community

Acknowledgment that availability of suitable space is a key issue for the arts community


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Indication that staff will endeavor to address all concerns raised by the Brampton Music Theatre

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Timelines for a report back from staff on the matters presented by the delegation, and consideration of the potential impact of these timelines on the Brampton Music Theatre’s schedule


CW026-2018 1. That the delegation from Sharon Vandrish, President, Brampton Music Theatre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Displacement of Brampton Music Theatre be received; and

2. That the content of the presentation and delegation requests be referred to staff for consideration and report back to Committee in a timely manner.

Carried

5.2. Delegation from Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) re: Local Share Campaign.

Report Item 9.2.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), provided a presentation to Committee regarding the “What’s Next Ontario?” Local Share Campaign.

Committee acknowledged the draft motion provided by AMO for Council support of the Local Share Campaign, and the following motion was introduced in its place:

Whereas Ontarians identify infrastructure and transit as the biggest problems facing their municipal government and Ontarians already pay the highest property taxes in the country; and

Whereas municipalities have limited authority to make changes that are needed to reduce the cost of delivering municipal services and financing infrastructure projects; and

Whereas a ten-year projection (2016-2025) of municipal expenditures against inflationary property tax and user fee increases shows there to be an unfunded average annual need of $4.9 billion to fix local infrastructure and provide for municipal operating needs; and


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Whereas this gap calculation presumes all existing and multi-year planned federal and provincial transfers to municipal governments will be fulfilled; and

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Whereas each municipal government in Ontario faces unique issues, fiscal health is a challenge shared by all municipal governments, regardless of size; and

Whereas diversifying municipal revenues strengthens municipal long-term infrastructure planning and financing and would reduce the vulnerability of municipal governments to any federal or provincial changes and their own respective fiscal health;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the City of Brampton request the leaders of each of the three (3) Provincial political parties provide their position on the Local Share initiative, as proposed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and/or alternatives for addressing the problem of financing infrastructure renewal; and

That Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in its efforts to secure this new source of revenue to help fund critical municipal services like roads, bridges, transit, clean water and other services.


Allocation of HST revenue to municipalities

The need to identify new sources of funding for municipalities to deliver existing services and close the infrastructure gap

The need to consider illegal second unit dwellings in the allocation of funds

Benefits of increasing the HST as opposed to raising property taxes

The need to continue to advocate the needs of municipalities to the Province

The Province’s current financial state and competition for Provincial funds

Alternative sources of revenue (e.g. identifying efficiencies, increasing user fees)

Concern regarding the impact of an HST increase on taxpayers

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows.

CW027-2018 1. That the delegation from Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Local Share Campaign be received;


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2. That the report from D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services, and

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L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 24, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – Local Share Campaign be received; and

3. Whereas Ontarians identify infrastructure and transit as the biggest problems facing their municipal government and Ontarians already pay the highest property taxes in the country; and

Whereas municipalities have limited authority to make changes that are needed to reduce the cost of delivering municipal services and financing infrastructure projects; and

Whereas a ten-year projection (2016-2025) of municipal expenditures against inflationary property tax and user fee increases shows there to be an unfunded average annual need of $4.9 billion to fix local infrastructure and provide for municipal operating needs; and

Whereas this gap calculation presumes all existing and multi-year planned federal and provincial transfers to municipal governments will be fulfilled; and

Whereas each municipal government in Ontario faces unique issues, fiscal health is a challenge shared by all municipal governments, regardless of size; and

Whereas diversifying municipal revenues strengthens municipal long-term infrastructure planning and financing and would reduce the vulnerability of municipal governments to any federal or provincial changes and their own respective fiscal health;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the City of Brampton request the leaders of each of the three (3) Provincial political parties provide their position on the Local Share initiative, as proposed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and/or alternatives for addressing the problem of financing infrastructure renewal; and

That Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in its efforts to secure this new source of revenue to help fund critical municipal services like roads, bridges, transit, clean water and other services.

Carried


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5.3. Delegation from Carmen Spada, Artistic Director, B-Jazzed, re: 2018 World of Jazz Festival.

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In appreciation of Council’s support of the inaugural World of Jazz Festival held on September 9, 2017, Carmen Spada, Artistic Director, and Joe Asensio, B-Jazzed, presented a poster to the Committee of Council, signed by the leaders of the ensembles that performed at this event.

Mr. Spada provided information on his background in music, the establishment and objective of B-Jazzed, the 2017 World of Jazz Festival review, the 2018 proposal and the benefits of this festival to the Brampton community. In addition, Mr. Spada:

expressed his opinion that there is disparity in how arts organizations are sustained and supported in Brampton

highlighted the need for additional space and funding for the arts community

requested that the provision of space to arts groups be based on a fair and equitable system

Committee discussion on this matter included:

Success of previous jazz festivals in Brampton

Operating budget for the 2017 World of Jazz Festival

Potential benefits of establishing a multi-year grant for community groups to help build sustainability

B-Jazzed current and prospective offerings


CW028-2018 1. That the delegation from Carmen Spada, Artistic Director, B-Jazzed, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: 2018 World of Jazz Festival be received; and

2. That the content of the presentation and delegation requests be referred to staff for consideration and report back to Committee in a timely manner.

Carried

6. Public Works and Engineering Section (City Councillor Whillans, Chair)

6.1. Staff Presentations – nil


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6.2. Reports

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6.2.1. Report from I. Hans, Senior Project Engineer, Public Works and Engineering, dated December 18, 2017, re: Request to Begin Procurement and Budget Amendment – Purchasing By-law Section 4.0 – Road Resurfacing within the City of Brampton – Wards 1-9.

J. Pitushka, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, responded to questions from Committee regarding road resurfacing project schedules and notification to affected property owners.


CW029-2018 1. That the report from I. Hans, Senior Project Engineer, Public Works and Engineering, dated December 18, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Request to Begin Procurement and Budget Amendment – Purchasing By-law Section 4.0 – Road Resurfacing within the City of Brampton – Wards 1-9 be received;

2. That the budget be amended to include $123,000 (inclusive 1.76% HST) into the 2018 road resurfacing budget from Capital Project # 163820-001 – 2016 Road Resurfacing Program;

3. That the budget be amended to include $390,000 (inclusive 1.76% HST) into the 2018 road resurfacing budget from Capital Project # 173820-001 – 2017 Road Resurfacing Program;

4. That $375,000 (inclusive 1.76% HST) recoverable amount funded from Capital Project # 183820-002 – 2018 Road Resurfacing for watermain works to be completed on behalf of the Region of Peel; and,

5. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the 2018 Road Resurfacing Program.

Carried

6.2.2. Report from R. Moryc, Traffic Operations Technologist, Public Works and Engineering, dated October 31, 2017, re: Traffic Calming Plan – Richvale Drive North / Richvale Drive South (Kennedy Road North to Bovaird Drive East) and Mountainash Road (Countryside Drive to Peter Robertson Boulevard) – Wards 2 and 10.



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On-street parking and school traffic on Richvale Drive in the vicinity of Robert H. Lagerquist Senior Public School

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Effectiveness of the traffic calming program and measures used to reduce speed

Suggestion that community surveys be conducted to obtain feedback from residents regarding the program


CW030-2018 1. That the report from R. Moryc, Traffic Operations Technologist, Public Works and Engineering, dated October 31, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Traffic Calming Plan – Richvale Drive North / Richvale Drive South (Kennedy Road North to Bovaird Drive East) and Mountainash Road (Countryside Drive to Peter Robertson Boulevard) – Wards 2 and 10 be received; and

2. That staff implement the recommended traffic calming measures for Richvale Drive North/Richvale Drive South and Mountainash Road, as outlined in this report.

Carried

6.2.3. Report from G. Perez Miller, Traffic Operations Technologist, Public Works and Engineering, dated December 5, 2017, re: General Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – Administrative Update to the Schedules Relating to Fire Routes, No Stopping, U-Turns, Stop Signs, and Rate of Speed (File I.AC).


CW031-2018 1. That the report from G. Perez Miller, Traffic Operations Technologist, Public Works and Engineering, dated December 5, 2017, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: General Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – Administrative Update to the Schedules Relating to Fire Routes, No Stopping, U-Turns, Stop Signs, and Rate of Speed (File I.AC) be received; and

2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended.

Carried


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6.3. Other/New Business

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* 6.3.1. Minutes – Brampton School Traffic Safety Council – January 11, 2018

CW032-2018 That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of January 11, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, Recommendations SC001-2018 to SC011-2018, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried


SC001-2018 That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council of January 11, 2018 be approved, as printed and circulated.

SC002-2018 1. That the correspondence from Kathryn Bray, Vice Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, re: Request to Review Park and Ride/Traffic Congestion/Parking Issues on School Street/Property - Shaw Public School, 10 Father Tobin Road - Ward 10 be received; and,


SC003-2018 1. That the correspondence from Tony Kandola, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion/Safety Concerns/Crossing Guard on School Street - Fairlawn Public School, 40 Fairlawn Boulevard - Ward 10 be received; and,


SC004-2018 1. That the verbal advisory from the Clerk’s Office, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, re: Resignation from Brampton School Traffic Safety Council be received; and,

2. That Mr. Kainth be thanked for his participation as a volunteer with the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council; and,

3. That the City Clerk be requested to fill the resulting vacancy for the term ending November 30, 2018, in accordance with the Citizen Appointment Process.


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SC005-2018 That the report from Mike Mulick, Project Supervisor, Service Standards, Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of January 11, 2018, re: School Patrol Statistics – Period ending December 29, 2017 be received.

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SC006-2018 That the discussion, re: School Board Representation at Committee to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018 be deferred to a future meeting.

SC007-2018 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, re: St. Andre Bessette Catholic School, 125 Riverstone Drive - Ward 8 be received; and,

2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to enforce parking restrictions along Riverside Drive, Ballyshire Drive and Lindyfalls Drive during arrival and dismissal times at the school; and,

3. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor provide educational information to the school principal on pedestrian safety in and around schools for distribution to the school community; and,

4. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the implementation of “No U-Turn” signage on Riverstone Drive in the vicinity of the school; and,

5. That Peel Regional Police be requested to monitor and enforce “No U-Turns” restrictions in the vicinity of the school; and,

6. That the Principal continue to encourage parents and students to cross Riverstone Drive using the crossing guards that are positioned at the school location.

SC008-2018 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, re: St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School, 10815 Dixie Road - Ward 9 be received; and,

2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to enforce traffic regulations more so in the afternoon for right turns from Dixie Road to the school property; and,


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3. That the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board review the possibility of widening the northerly entrance /exit to the school property from Father Tobin Road to ease the traffic flow of vehicles exiting the school property; and,

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4. That the Principal encourage the parents to use the parking lots on the south side of the school to pick up or drop off students.

SC009-2018 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, re: Northwood Public School, 70 Gretna Drive – Ward 5 be received; and,

2. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Gretna Drive and Kimbark Drive, as no conflicts were observed between pedestrians and vehicles; and,

5. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to enforce parking restrictions in the vicinity of the school during the morning and afternoon periods; and,

6. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for a Stop Sign Compliance Study for the intersection of Gretna Drive and Kimbark Drive; and,

7. That Peel Regional Police monitor the intersection of Gretna Drive and Kimbark Drive to ensure compliance with the Stop Signs; and,

8. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor provide educational information to the School Principal regarding safety in and around the school for distribution to the school community.

SC010-2018 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of January 11, 2018, St. Angela Merici Catholic School, 83 Edenbrook Hill Drive – Ward 6 be received, and,

2. That the Principal be requested to remind all students living on the west side of Edenbrook Hill Drive to walk to the crossing guard at Edenbrook Hill Drive and Packham Road to cross Edenbrook Hill Drive safely to get to school; and



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• the enhanced pavement markings on Duffield Road to be refreshed

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• a Stop Sign Compliance study to be conducted for the intersection of Edenbrook Hill Drive and Duffield Road; and,

4. That the Manager of Student Transportation of Peel Region arrange for the school bus pick-up location on Duffield Road to be moved further west and away from the intersection of Edenbrook Hill Drive and Duffield Road; and,

5. That it is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Duffield Road and Edenbrook Hill Drive.

SC011-2018 1. That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

6.4. Correspondence

6.4.1. Correspondence from Scott R. Butler, Policy and Research, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), dated January 17, 2018, re: OGRA Requests Support for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Process Reform.


CW033-2018 That the correspondence from Scott R. Butler, Policy and Research, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), dated January 17, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: OGRA Requests Support for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Process Reform be referred to Public Works and Engineering staff for review and recommendations thereon.

Carried

6.5. Councillors Question Period – nil

7. Community Services Section (Regional Councillor Palleschi, Chair)



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7.2. Reports

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7.2.1. Report from K. Hamilton, Division Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, dated January 8, 2018, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Purchasing By-law Section 4.0 – Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fire Aerial Device for The City of Brampton – All Wards.


CW034-2018 1. That the report from K. Hamilton, Division Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, dated January 8, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Purchasing By-law Section 4.0 – Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fire Aerial Device for The City of Brampton – All Wards be received; and

2. That the Purchasing agent be authorized to commence the procurement and enter into direct negotiations with Emergency One Incorporated for one (1) aerial device for the City of Brampton.

Carried

7.3. Other/New Business – nil

7.4. Correspondence – nil


8. Economic Development and Culture Section (City Councillor Bowman, Chair)

8.1. Staff Presentations

8.1.1. Presentation by V. Mountain, Manager, Culture, Economic Development and Culture, re: Culture Master Plan Update.

K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, and V. Mountain, Manager, Culture, Economic Development and Culture, presented an update on the Culture Master Plan, which included information on the State of Culture report, the public engagement process and next steps.

Committee discussion on this matter included:


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Suggestion to increase the Arts Capacity Building Fund as a short-term measure to address the needs of the arts community

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The need to support community arts groups in an equitable manner

Request that the schedule for public engagement be shared with Council Members

The need to engage the private sector in supporting arts and culture in Brampton

In response to a question from Committee, B. Darling, Director, Economic Development and Culture, advised that staff have, and will continue to, actively reach out to Alessia Cara, a Canadian singer/songwriter from Brampton, to congratulate and honour her for her outstanding achievements.


CW035-2018 That the presentation by V. Mountain, Manager, Culture, Economic Development and Culture, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Culture Master Plan Update be received.

Carried

8.2. Reports

8.2.1. Report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, dated January 4, 2018, re: Special Event Road Closure – Rogers Hometown Hockey.


CW036-2018 1. That the report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, dated January 4, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Special Event Road Closure – Rogers Hometown Hockey be received;

2. That the closure of Main Street between Queen Street and Theatre Lane/Nelson Street West for Thursday, March 8, 2018 starting at 9:00am to Monday, March 12, 2018 at 5:00am for Rogers Hometown Hockey be approved, subject to standard permit requirements; and

3. That the closure of Main Street South from Wellington Street to Queen Street and Queen Street from Chapel Street to George Street for Saturday, March 10, 2018 starting at 10:00am to Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 11:59pm for Rogers Hometown Hockey, be approved, subject to standard permit requirements.

Carried


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8.2.2. Report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, dated January 10, 2018, re: Year-Round Farmers’ Market Feasibility Study – Final Report.

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In response to questions from Committee, K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture, advised that staff will explore all opportunities for the year-round indoor market, including opportunities to attract a broader audience.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the benefits of a year-round indoor market in downtown Brampton, and potential locations.


CW037-2018 1. That the report from K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, dated January 10, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Year-Round Farmers’ Market Feasibility Study – Final Report be received; and

2. That staff be directed to determine a site, develop a detailed preliminary implementation plan and report back to Council as part of the 2019 Budget process with associated funding requirements.

Carried

8.3. Other/New Business – nil

8.4. Correspondence

* 8.4.1. Correspondence (two letters) from Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA), dated January 19, 2018, re: Board of Directors Replacement of Johnathan Pereira, Sul Irmaos Smokehouse, with Carrie Percival, The Brampton Academy of Martial Arts.

CW038-2018 That the correspondence (two letters) from Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA), dated January 19, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Board of Directors Replacement of Johnathan Pereira, Sul Irmaos Smokehouse, with Carrie Percival, The Brampton Academy of Martial Arts be received.

Carried


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8.5. Councillors Question Period

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1. In response to a question from City Councillor Dhillon, B. Darling, Director, Economic Development and Culture, advised that staff will seek support from Council Members to promote the public engagement process for the Culture Master Plan.

9. Corporate Services Section (Regional Councillor Miles, Chair)


9.2. Reports

* 9.2.1. Report from J. Macintyre, Director, Purchasing, Corporate Services, dated January 12, 2018, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 2nd Quarter 2017.

CW039-2018 That the report from J. Macintyre, Director, Purchasing, Corporate Services, dated January 12, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 31, 2018, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 2nd Quarter 2017 be received.

Carried

9.2.2. Report from D. Sutton, Treasurer, Corporate Services, and L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 24, 2018, re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – Local Share Campaign.

Dealt with under Item 5.2 – Recommendation CW027-2018

9.3. Other New/Business – nil

9.4. Correspondence – nil


10. Referred Matters List – nil


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11.1. Briefing report from L. Rubin-Vaughan, Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters.

Note: This item was listed on the agenda to be distributed prior to the meeting. Staff subsequently advised that an update would not be provided at this meeting.

12. Public Question Period

Silvio Roberts, Brampton resident, expressed concern regarding incidents of speeding on Steeles Avenue at night, and asked if arterial roads are studied for the implementation of traffic calming measures.

J. Pitushka, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, acknowledged the concerns on Steeles Avenue, and advised that the traffic calming program is focused on residential roads. Mr. Pitushka indicated that speeding at night is an ongoing issue on Steeles Avenue, which is a regional road, and added that the City is working with the Region of Peel as partners in Vision Zero, a road traffic safety project that aims to achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries.

In addition, Regional Councillor Palleschi advised that Regional Council will be considering speed limit reductions along various sections of Steeles Avenue on March 8, 2018.

13. Closed Session – nil

14. Adjournment


CW040-2018 That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

Carried


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City Councillor D. Whillans, Chair Public Works and Engineering Section

Regional Councillor M. Palleschi, Chair Community Services Section

City Councillor J. Bowman, Chair Economic Development and Culture Section

Regional Councillor G. Miles, Chair Corporate Services Section

Proposed Changes/Amendments – Council Agenda – February 7, 2018

The following items, listed on the agenda for distribution prior to the meeting, are attached: 6.1. Staff Presentation by A. Minichillo, Project Manager, Planning Vision, Planning

and Development Services, re: Planning Vision Update

10.2. Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – January 29, 2018

18.1. Briefing Report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Government Relations Matters:

Presentation re: o Region of Peel (includes staff comments to identified Regional Council Reports) o Provincial Government (includes an update on the GTA West Corridor)

The following was received by the City’s Clerk’s Office after the agenda was printed, and relates to a matter listed on the agenda. In accordance with the Procedure By-law, Council approval is not required to add this item to the agenda. Re: Item 10.2 (Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – January 29, 2018):

6.2. Delegations from Frank Carbone, President, and Steven Kirby, Vice President, 2585426 Ontario Ltd., re: Item 10.2 – Recommendation PDC002-2018 – Proposed Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. – 2585426 Ontario Ltd.

The following items, listed on the Closed Session agenda for distribution at the meeting, have been distributed to Members of Council and senior staff in a separate package: 21.1. Minutes – Closed Session – City Council – January 24, 2018 21.3. Minutes – Closed Session – Planning and Development Committee –

January 29, 2018 21.10. Minutes – Closed Session – CAO Performance Review Committee –

February 5, 2018

PLANNING VISIONCOUNCIL UPDATE #5

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6.1-1

Engagement is far from over

AGENDA

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Planning Vision | Council Update #5

A vision is currently being drafting by

Beasley and Associates

A framework for delivery and

implementation of the vision

Generating excitement and funding from all levels of government

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http://www.nealanalytics.com/templates/

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Continuing the Conversation

Just Scratching the Surface

Civic Engagement

Empowerment

Listening offers data. Hearing offers empathy and intelligence. Activity, action, and

engagement steer perspective and encourage a sense of community and advocacy.

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It’s important to have an understanding of who you are, where

you’re going, what you want to achieve, and why you want to get

there.

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Mr. Beasley | Drafting Vision | Here, There & Everywhere | March 24th & Early May |

Redefine Brampton

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5

No because, YES IF…

Evidenced based strategic decisions

Leveraging upper levels of government

Critically examining existing policies & procedures

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6

Use of knowledge for purposes of social change

Upper levels of government

Business community

Internal staff

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—Dr. P. Thandi Hicks-Harper - The Youth Popular Culture Institute, U.S.A.

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I have been following the public participation project in Brampton since hearing about it on CBC's Metro Morning last spring. At the time I popped you a message on Twitter (I was @castlebrookegeo at the time - I'm now @sarabasterfield) and mentioned my interest in bringing a youth voice to

this project.

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SUPPORT

We perceive the world through more than our eyes and ears;

we smell, we touch, and we taste.

Put your audience in that place and provide them a point of reference;

the imagination will do the rest.

Jean Augustine Slide Here

PRESS PLAY!

Time loop of Jean Augustine reviewing the 10

themes

Class presentations

Questioning themes and asking questions

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• School Outreach

• Collaborations with Post-Secondary Schools

• Engaging Professional Organizations

• International, National, & Local Outreach

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Monday, January 29, 2018

Members: Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice-Chair) Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6

Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 (arrived at

1:07 p.m. – personal) Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10

City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8

City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 (arrived at 1:07p.m. – personal)

Members Absent: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Chair)

(vacation)

Staff Present: H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer Planning and Development Services:

R. Elliott, Commissioner A. Parsons, Interim Director, Development Planning D. Waters, Interim Director, Policy Planning M. Gervais, Manager, Development Services N. Rea, Development Planner P. Doucet, Heritage Planner Corporate Services: J. Zingaro, Deputy City Solicitor M. Rea, Legal Counsel, Litigation City Clerk’s Office: P. Fay, City Clerk C. Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk T. Jackson, Legislative Coordinator

Minutes

Planning & Development Committee Committee of the Council of

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Minutes Planning & Development Committee

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The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. and recessed at 3:18 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session at 3:29 p.m. to deal with Item 16.1 and recessed at 5:25 p.m. Committee reconvened in Open Session at 5:34 p.m. and adjourned at 5:35p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda PDC001-2018 That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Services

Committee Meeting of January 29, 2018, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried

The following was received by the City Clerk’s Office after the agenda was printed and relates to a published item on the Agenda (Committee approval is not required for addition of this item in accordance with Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended):

Re: 5.1 Delegation – Proposed Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. – 2585426 Ontario Ltd.

13.1. Correspondence from Frank Carbone, Steve Kirby,

Kerry McDonald, and Rick Kaura, re: Proposed Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. – 2585426 Ontario Ltd.

Re: 8.1 Minutes – Brampton Heritage Board – January

16, 2018 (See Item 10.2)

5.2 Delegation by Mr. Mark Flowers, Davies Howe

LLP, re: Digram Developments Countryside Inc. (re: Item 8.1 – Minutes – Brampton Heritage Board – January 16, 2018)

2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act - nil 3. Consent

* The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and

non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

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* The following items listed with and asterisk (*) were considered to be

routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

(8.2, 8.3)

(Item 7.1, 7.2 and 8.1 were removed from consent) (Item 7.3 was added to consent)

4. Statutory Public Meeting Reports 5.

Delegations

5.1. Delegation by Frank Carbone, Resident, Executive Board & Director, Legal

Representative, re: Proposed Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. - 2585426 Ontario Ltd. Item 13.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. Mr. Frank Carbone, Resident, provided correspondence to Committee listing the residents’ concerns and requested Council to reject the development proposed by Treasure Hill Homes. Mr. Carbone’s concerns include:

The proposal not being compatible with an “Upscale Executive Community”

Roadways not owned by the developer

Impact of proposal on the community

Health and environmental issues

Damage to properties

Impact on the value of the homes in the area

Residents are not aware of the City’s position on the matter

In response to questions from Committee, with respect to providing residents with the City’s position on the matter, Mr. Matthew Rea, Legal Counsel, Litigation, reviewed the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) process with respect to the matter and advised that any advice from the City Solicitor’s Office is recommended to be received in closed session as the matter is before the OMB and is now a matter of litigation. Mr. Rea advised Committee that the residents are a part of the ongoing litigation and also noted that the City is not required to disclose any information until required to do so by the OMB.

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Mr. Peter Fay, City Clerk, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided clarification with respect to closed session procedures and provided options for addressing the delegation.

The following motion was considered. PDC002-2018 That the delegation by Frank Carbone, Resident, re: Proposed

Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. - 2585426 Ontario Ltd be received.

Carried 5.2 Delegation by Mr. Mark Flowers, Davies Howe LLP, re: Digram Developments

Countryside Inc. Item 8.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. Mr. Mark Flowers, Legal Representative, Davies Howe LLP, provided an overview of the properties history and outlined the following concerns:

Several fires on the property

Identifying heritage elements

Communication with City staff

The length of time to bring forward the designation by-law

The barn has been damaged by a fire but is the only standing structure on the property along with willow tree

Noted all heritage attributes listed in the designation no longer exist due to several fires on the property

Request that Council to refrain from designating the property.

In response to questions from Committee, staff provided details on the following:

The value of the property is sufficient enough alone to designate the property.

Possibility of reassessing the application

Noted the designation should continue as there is a historical and physical value

Staff will bring forward, to a future meeting, another report with further details

At the time of application to designate the property had four structures standing on the property

Four fires on the property since 2017, destroying three of the structures and damaging the fourth structure

Multiple investigations on going

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Since 2005, approximately 18 farm houses have been destroyed by fires while in the process of a heritage designation

Results of investigations do not impact the heritage value of the property PDC003-2018 1. That the Delegation by Mr. Mark Flowers, Davies Howe LLP,

to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of January 29, 2018, re: Digram Development Countryside Inc., be received; and,

2. That the Minutes – Brampton Heritage Board – January

16, 2018, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of January 29, 2018, Recommendations HB001-2018 to HB008-2018, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried PDC004-2018 That staff be requested to report to Planning and Development

Committee, through the Brampton Heritage Board, on the status and plan for heritage designation of the property at 11223 Torbram Road (Hewson Farm).

Carried 6. Staff Presentations 7. Planning 7.1. Report from N. Rea, Policy Planner, Planning & Development Services, December

27, 2017, re: City of Brampton Comments on the Region of Peel’s Draft Growth Management and Transportation Regional Official Plan Amendments (ROPAs) (File: GD.X GM ROPA 17) In response to questions from the Committee, Staff provided the following details:

Airport employment hub

Prime employment areas

Growth management inter-municipal working group

Population and employment forecasts


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PDC005-2018 1. THAT the Information Report dated December 27, 2017 from

Natasha Rea, Policy Planner, Planning & Development Services to the Planning & Development Committee meeting of January 29, 2018, re: Information Report: City of Brampton Comments on the Region of Peel’s Draft Growth Management and Transportation Regional Official Plan Amendments (ROPAs) (File: GD.X GM ROPA 17), be received; and,

2. THAT a copy of this report and Council resolution be forwarded

to the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon for information.

Carried

7.2. Report from C. Caruso, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 22, 2017, re: Central Area Community Improvement Plan - Downtown Brampton Building Improvement Program Grant Assessment - Wards 1 and 3 (File JB.c/BIP17)

In response to questions from Committee, staff advised that the request to change the vacancy term from two years to three years was feasible.

The following motion was considered. PDC006-2018 1. THAT the report from Carmen Caruso, Central Area Planner,

dated December 22, 2017, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 29, 2018, re: Recommendation Report: Central Area Community Improvement Plan, Downtown Brampton Building Improvement Program Grant Assessment - Wards 1 and 3, be received; and,

2. THAT the eligibility requirements of the program be revised by adding to the Building Improvement Program Implementation Guidelines section 2.4.1.1 as follows:

i) To be eligible, the building or addition in which the building improvement works are proposed must be more than fifteen (15) years of age (based on the date of the Certificate of Final Inspection for the shell of the building or addition as issued by the Building Division) unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Planning and Development Services, that the space to be

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improved has remained vacant for a continuous period of three years or more immediately prior to program application. If the foregoing vacancy requirement is satisfied, the proposed building improvement works shall be subject to all the other requirements and rules of the program as set out in the Implementation Guidelines; and,

3. THAT Council approve the revised Building Improvement Program Implementation Guidelines dated January 2018 attached as Appendix 1 to this report with an amendment to reflect a three-year vacancy requirement.

Carried

7.3. Report from K. Freeman, Development Planner, Development Services Division,

dated January 5, 2018, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – ABSOLUTE ANGELS (To permit a day nursery), 222 Salvation Road, East of Creditview Road, on the west side of Salvation Road, Ward 6 (File C04W12.005) The recommendations were approved as follows:

PDC007-2018 1. THAT the report from Kevin Freeman, Development Planner, Planning and Development Services Department, dated January 5, 2018 to the Planning and Development Services Committee Meeting of January 29, 2018 re: RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – ABSOLUTE ANGELS, Ward 6, File: C04W12.005 be received; and,

2. THAT the application be approved in principle and staff be

directed to prepare the appropriate amendment to the Zoning By-law; and,

3. THAT Zoning By-law 270-2004 be amended to rezone the

property subject to this application from “Agricultural (A)” to a “Residential Single Detached D (R1D) – Special Section Zone” to permit a day nursery and to be in general accordance with the following:

i. Minimum front yard depth: 30 metres ii. Minimum rear yard depth: 38 metres iii. Minimum interior side yard (north) depth: 12 metres iv. Minimum interior side yard (south) depth: 12 metres

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v. Maximum gross floor area: 641 square metres

4. THAT the decision of approval for the subject application be considered null and void and a new development application be required, unless a Zoning By-law is passed within 60 months of the decision, or within an extended time, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services Department; and,

5. THAT any and all written submissions relating to this

application that were made to Council and the Planning and Development Committee before its decision and any and all oral submissions related to this application that were made at a public meeting, held under the Planning Act, have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision on this matter. There were no oral or written submissions related to this application.

Carried 8. Minutes 8.1. Minutes - Brampton Heritage Board - January 16, 2018

Dealt with under Item 5.2 – Recommendation PDC003-2018 and PDC004-2018

The recommendations were approved as follows:

HB001-2018 That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 16, 2018 be approved as printed and circulated.

HB002-2018 That the Delegation from Tim Desclouds, Artist, to the Brampton

Heritage Board Committee Meeting of January 16, 2018, re: Public Art in Honour of Alderlea’s 150th Anniversary – 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4 (File HE.x) be received

HB003-2018 That the Minutes of the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee of

January 11, 2018, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 16, 2018, be received.

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HB004-2018 1. That the correspondence from Wayne Morgan, President, Community Heritage Ontario, date December 29, 2017, to the Heritage Board Meeting of January 16, 2018, re: Request for Support for Federal Action on the Conservation of Heritage Properties (File HE.x), be received; and,

2. That it is the position of the Brampton Heritage Board that the 17

Recommendations in Report 10 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development – Preserving Canada’s Heritage: The Foundation for Tomorrow, be supported; and,

3. That staff be directed to prepare correspondence to the Minister of

Environment, with copies to the Minister of Finance and Brampton area MPs, in support of the Recommendations in Report 10.

HB005-2018 1. That the report from Cassandra Jasinski, dated January 5, 2018, to

the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 16, 2018, re: Recommendation Report: Listing 1000 Steeles Avenue East on the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources - Ward 3 (HE.x 1000 Steeles Avenue East), be received; and

2. That 1000 Steeles Avenue East be listed on the City of Brampton’s

Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources.

HB006-2018 That the report from Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated January 10, 2018, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 16, 2018, re: Heritage Property subject to fire – 11223 Torbram Road (Hewson Farm) – Ward 10 (He.x 11223 Torbram Road), be received.

HB007-2018 1. That the report from Peter Dymond and Paul Willoughby, Co-

Chairs, re: Heritage Report: Reasons for heritage Designation – 82-86 Main Street North – Heritage Theatre – Ward 1, be deferred to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of Feb 20, 2018; and,

2. That, in the interim, the Board requests staff provides a report

update on the subject matter.

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HB008-2018 That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

8.2. Minutes - Cycling Advisory Committee - December 14, 2017

PDC008-2018 That the Minutes – Cycling Advisory Committee – December

14, 2017, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of January 29, 2018, Recommendations CYC070-2017 to CYC072-2017, be approved and circulated.

Carried The recommendations were approved as follows: CYC070-2017 That the Agenda for the Cycling Advisory Committee meeting of

December 14, 2017, be approved as printed and circulated. CYC071-2017 1. That the report by Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active

Transportation, Planning and Development Services, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of December 14, 2017, re: Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee – Update to Terms of Reference be received; and,

2. That it is the position of the Cycling Advisory Committee that the

current Mandate and Supported by sections by struck out and replaced with the following:

Mandate:

Provide input and advice to City staff and to Council regarding the development and maintenance of a safe and connected cycling network within the City of Brampton and to neighbouring municipalities as part of an integrated multi-modal transportation system, and developing a culture in Brampton where cycling is a desirable activity and mode choice for both recreational and utilitarian purposes.

Assist staff with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Active Transportation Master Plan.

Review legislation and polices relating to cycling and advocate to City Council and other legislative bodies for cycling-supportive legislation and policies.

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Represent the broad interests of the Brampton cycling community and facilitate opportunities for additional community input.

Promote all forms of cycling activities within Brampton through campaigns, community rides and events.

Liaise with other community, advocacy, groups to effectively utilize resources and share information relating to cycling in Brampton:

Brampton Environmental Advisory Committee

Brampton School Traffic Safety Council

Age Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee

Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee

GHTA Active and Sustainable School Transportation Regional Hub

Joint Committee of Cycling Advisory Committees of Western

Lake Ontario

Cycling Committees and/or staff from surrounding municipalities

Peel Regional Police

Brampton Transit

Other cycling advocacy agencies and professional organizations (OTC, Share the Road Coalition, etc.)

Work collaboratively with City staff to develop an achievable annual work plan that reflects the committee’s objectives, and that is consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan, applicable master plans, and budgetary capacity.

Supported by:

The Committee will be supported by staff from the Transportation

Planning division (Planning and Development Services

Department) and by staff from other City departments, as

warranted. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Corporate Services (Enforcement and By-law Services)

Community Services (Recreation)

Economic Development & Culture

Fire & Emergency Services

Public Works & (Parks Engineering Maintenance and Forestry; Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet)

Planning & Development Services (Policy Planning; Urban Design):

Brampton Transit

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http://ourbrampton.brampton.ca/SITES/017/PARKS-MAINTENANCE-AND-OPERATIONS/Pages/Welcome.aspx

http://ourbrampton.brampton.ca/SITES/017/PARKS-MAINTENANCE-AND-OPERATIONS/Pages/Welcome.aspx


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Agency representatives may be involved in the development or implementation of cycling initiatives, and will attend as warranted. Such agencies include, but are not limited to the following:

Peel Regional Police

Region of Peel - Public Works Department

Peel District School Board

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon

Sheridan College Brampton Campus CYC072-2017 That the Cycling Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again

on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. 8.3. Minutes - Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee - November 20, 2017

Mr. Fay, City Clerk, informed Committee that the minutes have been corrected to identify the attendance and absence of two Councillors for this meeting.

PDC009-2018 That the Minutes – Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee

– November 20, 2017, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of January 29, 2018, Recommendations AFC011-2017 to AFC016-2017, be approved and circulated.

Carried The recommendations were approved as follows: AFC011-2017 That the agenda for the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory

Committee Meeting of November 20, 2017, be approved, as amended, to add the following:

5.1. Verbal update by Daniella Balasal, Policy Planner, re:

Development of Age Friendly Strategy

AFC012-2017 That the presentation by Ron Feniak, Member, to the Age-Friendly

Brampton Advisory Committee, re: Size and Growth of Brampton's Seniors Population Compared to Other Large Cities in Canada and the GTA be received.

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AFC013-2017 That the presentation by Jayne Culbert, Co-Chair, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee, re: Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network be received.

AFC014-2017 That staff be directed to contact the City of Burlington and arrange

for a member of that City’s Age Friendly Committee staff to make a presentation to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee at a future meeting.

AFC015-2017 1. That the discussion to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory

Committee re: Schedule of Meetings for 2018 be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee; and

2. That the next meeting of the Age-Friendly Brampton

Advisory Committee be held on January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

AFC016-2017 That the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting do

now adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

9. Other/New Business - nil 10. Referred Matters- nil

11. Deferred Matters- nil 12. Notice of Motion- nil 13. Correspondence 13.1. Correspondence from Frank Carbone, Steve Kirby, Kerry McDonald, and Rick Kaura,

Residents, re: Proposed Castlemore Development by Flintshire Building Group Inc. - 2585426 Ontario Limited Dealt with under item 5.1 – Recommendation PDC002-2018

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14. Councillor Question Period

In response to questions from Committee, staff noted the following:

The growth and development occurring within the City and implications for the residential-employment lands target of 60 to 40 ratio.

An Economic Development strategy report will be presented to Council in Q2 2018

Prior to revitalization grant money being released to businesses, the business must demonstrate the renovation work has been completed

Discussion ongoing between staff and National Homes with respect to their application

Royal Pine Homes – The zoning by-law is currently being processed

Approximately 15 applications to the Ontario Municipal Board have been received by developers

The new Ontario Municipal Board process will be known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under legislation - Bill 139

15. Public Question Period – nil

16. Closed Session 16.1. Ontario Municipal Board Proceeding - Litigation or Potential Litigation, including

matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality or Local Board.

The following motion was considered. PDC010-2018 That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters

pertaining to the following:

16.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Ontario Municipal Board matter

Carried

Note: In open session, the Chair, reported on the status of matters considered

in closed session, as follows:

16.1 – this matter was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff. This item was also referred to the February 7, 2018 meeting of City Council.

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17. Adjournment PDC011-2018 That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to

meet again on Monday, February 12, 2018, at 7:00p.m. Carried ______________________________ City Councillor G. Gibson, Vice-Chair

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Government Relations Matters

City Council

February 7, 2018

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Regional Council (9:30 AM)*http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2018/2018-02-08-rc-agenda.pdf*This update includes information on the following Regional Agenda items:

* Item 7.1 Regional Official Plan: Measuring and Monitoring Report (2017) (For Information)

Overview: Provides outcome measures for 36 indicators across 3 theme areas: Natural Environment, Built Environment and

Resources.

Indicators provide important information for the 5-year review of the Regional Official Plan with results being incorporated into the background research, discussion papers and policies that are being developed for Peel 2041.

City of Brampton (Comments from Planning): Staff from Planning have reviewed the report and presentation and have no comments, nor concerns.

Recommendation:Receive Report

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Region of Peel I Regional Council (Feb. 8/18)

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http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2018/2018-02-08-rc-agenda.pdf

* Item 7.2 Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of The Gore Road

Overview:

Peel Region retained SNC Lavalin Inc. for the detailed design, construction administration and inspection services for the reconstruction and widening of The Gore Road, from Queen Street East to Regional Road 50. This did not include the Queen Street East / The Gore Road intersection, as it was being studied through a separate EA.

The cost for the scope change to add the tendering and construction administration/inspection is $686,032 – no additional funds are required, however a purchase order amendment is required to allow all the work to be constructed under a single construction contract, minimizing the impacts to motorists.

City of Brampton (Comments from Public Works):

City staff were circulated and commented on the Region’s design and have budgeted funds (top up in 2018) for the City’s work to be included in the Region’s tender, including coloured concrete, sidewalks and a multi-use path.

Recommendation:

Approve Recommendation

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* Item 13.2 use of Corporate Resources for Elections Policy

Overview:

The Municipal Act, 2001, requires that Council’s adopt a Use of Corporate Resources for Elections policy, serving as a guide for members of council and council staff, candidates, regional staff and the public on the appropriate use of corporate resources.

Municipalities and local board are prohibited from making contributions to a campaign or third-party advertiser.

City of Brampton (Comments from the City Clerk):

The Region of Peel, as the Returning Officer for the election of the Office of Regional Chair, is required to establish a policy as per the legislation. City Staff have no additional comments on the proposed policy recommended by Regional staff.

The City of Brampton adopted its policy in November 2017.

Recommendation:

Approve Recommendation

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As previously noted, MTO suspended work on the EA to the GTA West and appointed an advisory panel to assist the ministry in reviewing the project.

The Panel was tasked with providing advice on the need for the corridor, in light of recent changes in government policy and transportation technology that could impact the demand for travel. City of Brampton provided comments to the Advisory

Panel

The Panel has completed its advice and submitted a report to the Minister of Transportation who committed to provided an update on the future of the project within 60 days (end of January).

Given the recent Cabinet Shuffle, including a new Minister of Transportation, no announcement has been made.

The City, Region and Town of Caledon are working together on a shared response, depending on the provincial decision –when it’s made.

There is a corresponding item on the Feb 7, Regional Agenda (Item 8.2 – Letter from Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon). 5

Provincial Government I GTA West Corridor

GTA West CorridorUpdate: February 2018

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GOREWAY - CASTLEMORE 1

Region of Peel NAI Area # 2161, 2209, 2212, 2215, 2221, 2222, 2223, 2224, 2226, 2229, 2231, 2232, 2234, 2357, 2533, 2536, 2542, 2640,

2645

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

City of Brampton

Size: 139 hectares Watershed: Humber River

Con 2 (Albion Twp.), Lots 6-9

Ownership: 8% private, 92% public (TRCA; City

of Brampton)

Subwatershed: West Humber River

General Summary This is an urban site along the wide valley bottom and sides of the West Humber River and some of its tributaries. It is comprised of predominantly of deciduous forest and cultural meadow, with the remainder as other culturally-impacted terrestrial communities, bluffs and wetland communities. The natural portion spreads across a large area but in a linear fashion that is highly fragmented by agricultural and successional habitat. However, as the general area is surrounded by urban development, the agricultural and successional lands play an important role in supporting biodiversity. Habitat diversity and species diversity are high here with rare and at risk species and communities supported. TRCA ELC surveyors, botanists and ornithologists have provided complete data coverage for the core NAI inventories (vegetation communities, plant species, breeding birds) plus incidental observations of other fauna over the delineated area (Table 1). TRCA ecologists have also surveyed frog species at this site. Table 1: TRCA Field Visits Visit Date Inventory Type Unspecified 1995 Fauna 08 June 2001 Fauna 06 Aug. 2001 Fauna 08 Aug. 2001 Fauna 23 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 24 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 25 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora

26 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 29 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 30 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 31 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 01 Nov. 2001 ELC, Flora 02 Nov. 2001 ELC, Flora 02 July 2007 Fauna

Physical Features This area is in the Peel Plain physiographic region; characterized by flat to undulating topography. The watercourses here have eroded valleys into the surrounding plain. Soils of this region tend to be low- permeability clays, deposited when glacial meltwater ponded up over a layer of low permeability deposits. Rainwater has a tendency to run off rather than infiltrate into the ground. The surrounding built environment with overall decreased permeability exacerbates runoff. This area contains the confluence the west and main branches of the West Humber River, with vegetated riparian zones. The branches and river take winding courses that help the area to function in absorbing influxes of runoff and releasing it slowly later on.

Date of this Site Summary: October 2011


Human History This area of Brampton was predominantly farmland from the 1800’s into the 1970’s when development started to convert it into other uses. Originally, single-unit houses on large lots were built and in the 2000’s there was increased development of housing subdivisions with small lots. Development of existing farmland is ongoing. This natural area has Hawthorn-dominated communities that indicate past grazing use. There are two adjacent stormwater management ponds at the northern tip of this natural area. Goreway Rd. borders this area to the west, with Queen St. E. to the south and McVean Drive to the east. The remainder of the natural area is surrounded by low-medium density residential development, some commercial/industrial usage and some agricultural and successional usage. Vegetation Communities The general community types present here are open bluff (0.8%), treed bluff (0.1%), deciduous forest (28%), meadow marsh (3%), shallow marsh (0.5%), deciduous swamp (0.7%), floating-leaved shallow aquatic (0.2%), open aquatic (0.01%), cultural meadow (33%), cultural thicket (4%), cultural savannah (15%), cultural woodland (8%) and plantation (6%). One-hundred-and-eighty-nine plant communities were mapped for this area, comprised of 37 different vegetation types (Table 2). One of these communities, Dry-Fresh Hickory Deciduous Forest (FOD2-3, S-rank S3S4), is provincially rare. Several of these communities are considered to be TRCA regional Communities of Conservation Concern: Open Clay Bluff (BLO1-1, L-rank L3), Deciduous Treed Bluff (BLT1-B, L-rank L3), Dry-Fresh Oak - Hickory Deciduous Forest (FOD2-2, L-rank L3), Dry-Fresh Hickory Deciduous Forest (FOD2-3, L-rank L3), Narrow-leaved Sedge Mineral Shallow Marsh (MAS2-3, L-rank L3) and Round-leaved Dogwood Cultural Thicket (CUT1-D, L-rank L3). Ten additional community types are TRCA regional Communities of Urban Conservation Concern: Dry-Fresh Oak – Hardwood Deciduous Forest (FOD2-4, L-rank L4), Dry-Fresh Beech Deciduous Forest (FOD4-1, L-rank L4), Dry-Fresh Ironwood Deciduous Forest (FOD4-A, L-rank L4), Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - Oak Deciduous Forest (FOD5-3, L-rank L4), Fresh-Moist White Elm Lowland Deciduous Forest (FOD7-1, L-rank L4), Broad-leaved Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh (MAS2-1A, L-rank L4), Red (Green) Ash Mineral Deciduous Swamp (SWD2-2, L-rank L4), Duckweed Floating-leaved Shallow Aquatic (SAF1-3, L-rank L4), Raspberry Cultural Thicket (CUT1-5, L-rank L4) and Native Sapling Cultural Thicket (CUT1-A, L-rank L4). The communities dominated by oak and hickory (Dry-Fresh Oak - Hickory Deciduous Forest, FOD2-2; Dry-Fresh Hickory Deciduous Forest, FOD2-3; Dry-Fresh Oak – Hardwood Deciduous Forest, FOD2-4) produce abundant mast (nuts) which is an important food source for a variety of wildlife. Table 2: ELC Vegetation Communities Map reference *

Vegetation type Size in hectares

% of natural area

BLO1-1 Open Clay Bluff (4 communities) 1.08 0.78 BLT1-B Deciduous Treed Bluff 0.20 0.14 FOD2-2 Dry-Fresh Oak - Hickory Deciduous Forest 2.18 1.57 FOD2-3 Dry-Fresh Hickory Deciduous Forest

PROVINCIALLY RARE S-rank S3S4 0.21

0.15 FOD2-4 Dry-Fresh Oak – Hardwood Deciduous Forest

(3 communities) 0.87

0.63 FOD4-1 Dry-Fresh Beech Deciduous Forest 0.44 0.32 FOD4-A Dry-Fresh Ironwood Deciduous Forest 0.73 0.53 FOD4-H Dry-Fresh Hawthorn - Apple Deciduous Forest 10.13 7.31



(8 communities)

FOD5 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Ecosite 0.26 0.19 FOD5-1 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest


1.65 FOD5-3 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - Oak Deciduous Forest 0.50 0.36 FOD5-4 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - Ironwood Deciduous Forest 2.63 1.90 FOD5-8 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - White Ash Deciduous

Forest 0.64

0.46 FOD6-1 Fresh-Moist Sugar Maple - Ash Deciduous Forest 2.03 1.47 FOD7-1 Fresh-Moist White Elm Lowland Deciduous Forest


6.33 FOD7-2 Fresh-Moist Ash Lowland Deciduous Forest


0.67 FOD7-3 Fresh-Moist Willow Lowland Deciduous Forest


2.86 FOD7-A Fresh-Moist Manitoba Maple Lowland Deciduous

Forest (10 communities) 2.63

1.90 MAM2-2 Reed Canary Grass Mineral Meadow Marsh


1.41 MAM2-10 Forb Mineral Meadow Marsh (3 communities) 2.26 1.63 MAS2-1A Broad-leaved Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh


0.43 MAS2-3 Narrow-leaved Sedge Mineral Shallow Marsh 0.10 0.07 SWD2-2 Red (Green) Ash Mineral Deciduous Swamp


0.68 SAF1-3 Duckweed Floating-leaved Shallow Aquatic 0.29 0.21 OAO1-T Turbid Open Aquatic 0.01 0.01 CUM1-1 Dry-Moist Old Field Meadow (28 communities) 45.67 32.97 CUT1-5 Raspberry Cultural Thicket 0.15 0.11 CUT1-A Native Sapling Cultural Thicket (9 communities) 5.25 3.79 CUT1-B Buckthorn Cultural Thicket 0.35 0.25 CUT1-D Round-leaved Dogwood Cultural Thicket


0.30 CUS1-1 Hawthorn Cultural Savannah (10 communities) 10.10 7.29 CUS1-A Native Cultural Savannah (20 communities) 10.27 7.41 CUW1-A Native Cultural Woodland (6 communities) 4.23 3.05 CUW1-B Exotic Cultural Woodland (6 communities_ 2.41 1.74 CUW1-D Hawthorn Cultural Woodland (5 communities) 4.91 3.54 CUP1-A Restoration Deciduous Plantation (2 communities) 2.58 1.86 CUP2-A Restoration Mixed Plantation (4 communities) 2.13 1.54 CUP3-A Restoration Coniferous Plantation 3.61 2.61 TOTAL AREA INVENTORIED 138.68

* Note: The map reference code refers to the vegetation type shown on mapping for this area and also to the Appendix list of species typically encountered in this vegetation type. Species Presence Vascular Plants A total of 227 species occur in this natural area, of which 169 (74%) are native. One species, Butternut (Juglans cinerea) is Endangered both nationally and provincially, as well as being provincially rare (S-rank S3?; Table 3). Nine species here are regionally rare (Table 4). Twenty-two of the species are TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and an additional 47 species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4).



Breeding Birds A total of 55 species of breeding birds occur in this natural area, of which 53 (96%) are native. Three of these are Species At Risk. Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is Threatened nationally and provincially and both Barn Swallow (Hirundo rusitca) and Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) are Threatened nationally. Thirteen of the species are TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and an additional 19 species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4). Four of the breeding bird species here are colonial-nesting species, Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia), Barn Swallow, Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) and Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis). This area provides interior forest habitat that supports three area-sensitive forest interior bird species, Brown Creeper (Certhia americana), Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) and Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla). Expanses of grassland and other young successional habitat at this site provide sufficient space for seven grassland bird species, namely Bobolink, Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida), Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris), Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) and Sedge Wren. Two of these grassland bird species, Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark, are area-sensitive. The wetlands of the area support the breeding of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Sedge Wren and Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola). Herpetofauna Six native, herpetofaunal species (five frogs/toads and one snake species) occur at this site. One frog species, the Western Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata), is Threatened nationally (Table 3). Three of the frog species present here are TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and the remaining two frog species and the snake species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4). Mammals Six species of mammals were observed incidentally at this site, all of which are common native species. Three of the species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4). Targeted inventories for other less easily detected mammal groups such as small mammals and bats, would likely reveal additional mammal species to be present. Table 3: Designated Species At Risk Scientific name Common name COSEWIC COSSARO S rank G rank VASCULAR PLANTS Juglans cinerea Butternut END END S3? G4 BIRDS Hirundo rusitca Barn Swallow THR S5B G5 Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink THR THR S4B G5 Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark THR S5B G5 HERPETOFAUNA

Pseudacris triseriata Western Chorus Frog

THR S4 G5

Table 4: Regionally Rare Species (shown in bold), TRCA Regional Species of Conservation Concern (L1-L3) and TRCA Regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (L4) (Kaiser, 2001; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2007) Scientific name Common name S rank G rank L-rank VASCULAR PLANTS Acer rubrum Red Maple S5 G5 L4 Acer saccharinum Silver Maple S5 G5 L4 Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum Black Maple S4? G5T5 L4



Acer spicatum Mountain Maple S5 G5 L4 Acer x freemanii Freeman's Maple SNR GNA L3 Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry S5 G4G5Q L4 Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine S5 G5 L3 Asclepias incarnata ssp. incarnata Swamp Milkweed S5 G5T5 L4 Aster macrophyllus Large-leaf Wood Aster S5 G5 L4 Betula papyrifera Paper Birch S5 G5 L4 Boehmeria cylindrica False Nettle S5 G5 L4 Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold S5 G5 L4 Cardamine diphylla Two-leaf Toothwort S5 G5 L4 Carex albursina White Bear Sedge S5 G5 L3 Carex arctata Black Sedge S5 G5? L4 Carex deweyana Short-scale Sedge S5 G5 L4 Carex lacustris Lake-bank Sedge S5 G5 L4 Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania Sedge S5 G5 L4 Carex pseudo-cyperus Cyperus-like Sedge S5 G5 L4 Carex retrorsa Retrorse Sedge S5 G5 L4 Carex siccata Dry-spike Sedge S5 G5 L3 Carex trisperma var. trisperma

Three-seed Sedge subspecies S5 G5T5 L3

Carpinus caroliniana ssp. virginiana Blue Beech S5 G5 L4 Carya cordiformis Bitter-nut Hickory S5 G5 L4 Carya ovata Shag-bark Hickory S5 G5 L3 Caulophyllum giganteum Giant Blue Cohosh S4? G4G5Q L4 Chelone glabra White Turtlehead S5 G5 L3 Cinna arundinacea Stout Wood Reedgrass S4 G5 L3 Cornus amomum ssp. obliqua Silky Dogwood S5 G5T5 L3 Cornus rugosa Roundleaf Dogwood S5 G5 L4 Crataegus macracantha Long-spined Hawthorn S5 GNR L4 Dryopteris intermedia Evergreen Woodfern S5 G5 L4 Elymus riparius River Wild-rye S4? G5 L4 Euonymus obovatus Running Strawberry-bush S5 G5 L3 Eupatorium perfoliatum Common Boneset S5 G5 L4 Fagus grandifolia American Beech S4 G5 L4 Fraxinus nigra Black Ash S5 G5 L4 Hackelia deflexa Northern Stickseed S5 G5 L2 Hydrophyllum canadense Blunt-leaf Waterleaf S4 G5 L3 Juglans cinerea Butternut S3? G4 L3 Larix laricina American Larch S5 G5 L3 Leersia virginica White Grass S4 G5 L4 Lemna trisulca Star Duckweed S5 G5 L3 Lonicera canadensis American Fly-honeysuckle S5 G5 L3 Lycopus uniflorus Northern Bugleweed S5 G5 L4 Mimulus ringens Square-stem Monkey-flower S5 G5 L4 Penstemon digitalis Foxglove Beardtongue S4S5 G5 L3 Penthorum sedoides Ditch-stonecrop S5 G5 L4 Picea glauca White Spruce S5 G5 L3 Pinus resinosa Red Pine S5 G5 L2 Polygonatum pubescens Downy Solomon's-seal S5 G5 L4 Polygonum hydropiperoides Mild Water-pepper S5 G5 L3 Populus grandidentata Large-tooth Aspen S5 G5 L4 Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak S5 G5 L4



Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak S5 G5 L4 Rosa blanda Smooth Rose S5 G5 L4 Sagittaria latifolia Broadleaf Arrowhead S5 G5 L4 Salix amygdaloides Peach-leaved Willow S5 G5 L4 Salix discolor Pussy Willow S5 G5 L4 Salix lucida Shining Willow S5 G5 L3 Salix petiolaris Meadow Willow S5 G5 L4 Sicyos angulatus One-seed Bur-cucumber S5 G5 L3 Sium suave Hemlock Water-parsnip S5 G5 L4 Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar S5 G5 L4 Trillium erectum Red Trillium S5 G5 L4 Trillium grandiflorum White Trillium S5 G5 L4 Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock S5 G4G5 L4 Typha latifolia Broad-leaf Cattail S5 G5 L4 Waldsteinia fragarioides Barren Strawberry S5 G5 L4 BIRDS Empidonax alnorum Alder Flycatcher S5B G5 L4 Setophaga ruticilla American Redstart S5B G5 L3 Riparia riparia Bank Swallow S4B G5 L4 Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow S5B G5 L4 Ceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher S4B G5 L4 Coccyzus erythropthalmus Black-billed Cuckoo S5B G5 L3 Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink S4B G5 L3 Certhia americana Brown Creeper S5B G5 L3 Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher S4B G5 L3 Spizella pallida Clay-colored Sparrow S4B G5 L3 Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat S5B G5 L4 Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark S5B G5 L4 Megascops asio Eastern Screech-owl S5 G5 L4 Contopus virens Eastern Wood-pewee S4B G5 L4 Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird S5B G5 L4 Myiarcyhus crinitus Great Crested Flycatcher S4B G5 L4 Picoides villosus Hairy Woodpecker S5 G5 L4 Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark S5B G5 L4 Oporornis philadelphia Mourning Warbler S4B G5 L3

Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern Rough-winged Swallow S4B G5 L4

Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbird S4B G5 L3 Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo S5B G5 L4 Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-breasted Grosbeak S4B G5 L4 Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse S5 G5 L2 Cistothorus platensis Sedge Wren S4B G5 L3 Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow S5B G5 L4 Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow S4B G5 L4 Rallus limicola Virginia Rail S5B G5 L3 Sitta carolinensis White-breasted Nuthatch S5 G5 L4 Empidonax traillii Willow Flycatcher S5B G5 L4 Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush S4B G5 L3 Coccyzus americanus Yellow-billed Cuckoo S4B G5 L3 HERPETOFAUNA Bufo americanus American Toad S5 G5 L4 Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis Eastern Gartersnake S5 G5T5 L4



Rana clamitans Green Frog S5 G5 L4 Rana pipiens Northern Leopard Frog S5 G5 L3 Pseudacris triseriata Western Chorus Frog S4 G5 L2 Rana sylvatica Wood Frog S5 G5 L2 MAMMALS Castor canadensis Beaver S5 G5 L4 Sylvilagus floridanus Eastern Cottontail S5 G5 L4 Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer S5 G5 L4

Site Condition and Disturbances This is a large natural area influenced by its urban surroundings. In spite of extensive past and present disturbances, this area plays a key role in providing a large area of natural habitat as a refuge for species within a heavily urbanized area. This area continues to support many species that are sensitive to urbanization, in part due to its large size and habitat complexity. All of the communities show some disturbance from the presence of exotics, and in most communities, invasive species. This disturbance is enhanced by the high proportion of “edge” on account of the linear nature of the natural area that follows the path of a number of creeks. Only a few communities are severely disturbed by invasives. Most of the communities have only moderate or light disturbance, reflecting the presence of fewer serious invasive species and more restricted distribution of them in the communities. Many of the communities also show light to moderate disturbance from the presence of trails or from trampling of vegetation. However, these trails present only localized disturbance. The natural area also shows generally light levels of disturbance from filling and from grazing. The filling is associated with natural communities adjacent to agricultural patches along the valley slopes. While filling disturbance is mostly light, there are a few places where it creates a moderate to severe disturbance. Grazing disturbance is predominantly light with much of it being centralized in communities where treed cover occurs. This area of Brampton was mostly farmland from the 1800’s until the 1970’s when it started to be developed for residential, commercial and industrial use. Development is ongoing. Much of this natural area (the cultural meadow, cultural savannah, cultural thicket, cultural woodland, cultural plantation, and Hawthorn-Apple deciduous forest) is regenerating from large-scale disturbance and was likely cultivated or grazed by livestock. Ecological Features and Functions With forest communities greater than 2 ha, wetlands over 0.5 ha in size, cultural meadow/cultural savannah totalling over 10 ha, this natural area has the potential to support and sustain biodiversity, healthy ecosystem functions and to provide long-term resilience for the natural system. The riparian areas provide a transitional zone between terrestrial and aquatic habitats, helping to maintain the water quality of the river and providing a movement corridor for plants and wildlife. By containing a very wide variety of habitat types, this natural area supports biodiversity, particularly for species that require more than one habitat type for their life needs. This natural area contains a provincially rare vegetation community and thus has the potential to support additional biodiversity above and beyond that found in common community types. This area has good connectivity with adjacent natural areas along the West Humber River valley in both the upstream and downstream directions. Busy arterial roads separate these adjacent areas which may limit the successful movement of some species. Connecting corridors are wide and the natural habitat in each direction is extensive. There is also a connection, across a road to the north-east, with an adjacent narrow riparian corridor of a tributary stream that winds through a residential subdivision. The relatively close proximity of other areas of natural habitat creates above-average



potential for wildlife movement between natural areas, species dispersal and recovery from disturbance, creating additional resilience for the ecosystem. The West Humber River, a major tributary of the Humber River, runs through this area and thus supports the connectivity function of the Humber River and its tributaries by providing a natural habitat corridor that facilitates the cross-regional movement of wildlife along this corridor between major provincial corridors. This area contains five Species At Risk (one plant species, three bird species, one frog species). The area also supports one provincially rare plant species and nine regionally rare plant species. This natural area provides breeding habitat for four species of colonial-nesting birds. Treed patches here are large enough to support three species of area-sensitive forest interior birds. The patches of open country, meadow and early successional habitat are large enough to support seven species of grassland birds, of which two are area-sensitive. One species of waterfowl and two species of wetland-nesting birds also occur in this area. The wetlands of this area support amphibian breeding. Based on the above features, this area should be evaluated to determine if significant wildlife habitat is present in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement, Region of Peel Official Plan, and Brampton Official Plan. Opportunities Existing linkages to other natural areas should be maintained and where possible enhanced. Traffic on some of the bounding roads is significant and wildlife movement could benefit from the installation of engineered wildlife road crossings if possible. The distribution and extent of invasive species in this natural area could be monitored. Since current disturbance levels from invasive species are generally only light to moderate, there is an opportunity to check their spread or even to reduce their presence, before levels become unmanageable. Some regenerating old fields could be maintained as such to provide habitat for grassland birds, instead of allowing succession to treed communities. This can be accomplished by periodic (once every 3-5 years) mowing, with mowing delayed in the season until after the young of grassland birds have fledged. The Butternut trees present at this site could have their health assessed by a Butternut Assessor to determine if they might be candidates for inclusion in the Butternut Recovery Program. Literature Cited Kaiser, Jeff. 2001. The Vascular Plant Flora of the Region of Peel and the Credit River Watershed. Prepared for: Credit Valley Conservation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 2006. Terrestrial Natural Heritage Program Data Collection Methodology.


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Region of Peel NAI Area # 2274, 2557, 2647

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

City of Brampton

Size: 90 hectares Watershed: Humber River

Con 1 (Albion Twp.), Lots 11-14

Ownership: 17% private, 83% public (City of Brampton)

Subwatershed: West Humber River

General Summary This urban natural area consists of valleylands and riparian corridors associated with the upper reaches of several West Humber River tributaries. The natural area is predominantly comprised of deciduous forest communities, with cultural thickets, savannahs and plantations, meadow marsh and a small coniferous forest. The natural area has become confined to the valley system as a result of residential development of the surrounding tableland. For an urban NAI site, this area is considered to be large and the watercourses have generally been retained in natural state. This area is in relatively good condition for an urban valley site – vegetation community and species diversity is high and regionally rare plant species are supported. However, the high levels of past disturbances that have resulted in many cultural communities will require restoration and enhancement efforts, as well as management to maintain the features and functions of this natural area over time. TRCA ELC surveyors, botanists and ornithologists have provided complete data coverage for the core NAI inventories (vegetation communities, plant species, breeding birds) plus incidental observations of other fauna over the delineated area (Table 1). TRCA ecologists have also surveyed frog species in this area. Table 1: TRCA Field Visits Visit Date Inventory Type 25 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 29 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 30 Oct. 2001 ELC, Flora 01 Nov. 2001 ELC, Flora

Unspecified 2003 Fauna 28 Apr. 2003 Fauna 11 July 2003 Fauna

Physical Features This area is in the Peel Plain physiographic region; characterized by flat to undulating topography. Soils of this region tend to be low-permeability clays, deposited when glacial meltwater ponded up over a layer of low permeability deposits. This area is comprised of several headwater streams that form a tributary of the West Humber River. One headwater stream is locally known as Campbell’s Cross Creek (or Kilmanagh Creek). The tributary flows southeast across Castlemore Rd. and Goreway Dr. into Claireville Conservation Area where it joins the West Humber River north of Queen St. (Highway 7 East). These watercourses have eroded valleys into the surrounding plain. In this area the valleys are relatively narrow although at the northwest and southeast areas of the NAI site the valley widens and the stream has developed a floodplain with a wide riparian zone. Human History The nearby community of Tullamore, located at the crossroads of Airport Rd. and Mayfield Rd., was settled in the 1820’s and named after an early settler’s former home in Ireland. In its heyday it was the county seat and expected to continue to expand. However, the routing of a railroad through



Brampton rather than Tullamore caused its trade to decline and the land remained predominantly in agricultural usage (Caledon Public Library, 2009). The Hawthorn-dominated cultural savannah communities in this natural area indicate past livestock grazing. The valleylands of this natural area constitute Castlemore Valley Park, Braydon Valley Park, Castlemore Valley North Park, Castlemore Valley South Park, Crocker Valley Park and Hollowgrove Valley Park. Roads and the golf course act as upper and lower boundaries of the natural area, bisecting the valley corridors. A hydro transmission tower right-of-way also bisects three of the valleys. This area is completely surrounded by residential development on the tableland above the valleys. An estate-residential development exists at the north end of the area adjacent to the golf course. The golf course and these large lots provide opportunities for landscaping vegetation that would facilitate wildlife movement. The remainder of the natural area is surrounded by medium-density single family housing, with small yards that offer little additional shelter or foraging opportunities for wildlife. This area of Brampton was developed over the last decade on farmland (Cushman & Wakefield, Undated). There are several stormwater management ponds on the tableland scattered adjacent to the natural area. Vegetation Communities The general community types present here are coniferous forest (0.9%), deciduous forest (53%), meadow marsh (10%), shallow marsh (0.7%), cultural meadow (13%), cultural thicket (3%), cultural savannah (16%) and plantation (1%). Sixty-one plant communities were mapped for this area, comprised of 23 different vegetation types, none of which are provincially rare (Table 2). Four of the community types present here are considered to be TRCA regional Communities of Urban Conservation Concern: Fresh-Moist White Cedar Coniferous Forest (FOC4-1, L-rank L4), Dry-Fresh Ironwood Deciduous Forest (FOD4-A, L-rank L4), Fresh-Moist White Elm Lowland Deciduous Forest (FOD7-1, L-rank L4) and Raspberry Cultural Thicket (CUT1-5, L-rank L4). One community was classified only to the ecosite level. Several communities are dominated by non-native or invasive species. Table 2: ELC Vegetation Communities Map reference *

Vegetation type Size in hectares

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FOC4-1 Fresh-Moist White Cedar Coniferous Forest 0.78 0.87 FOD4-A Dry-Fresh Ironwood Deciduous Forest


5.18 FOD4-e Dry-Fresh Exotic Deciduous Forest (5 communities) 7.09 7.90 FOD4-H Dry-Fresh Hawthorn - Apple Deciduous Forest


3.54 FOD5-1 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest 1.76 1.96 FOD5-4 Dry-Fresh Sugar Maple - Ironwood Deciduous Forest 0.57 0.64 FOD6-5 Fresh-Moist Sugar Maple - Hardwood Deciduous

Forest 2.01

2.24 FOD7 Fresh-Moist Lowland Deciduous Forest Ecosite 2.08 2.32 FOD7-1 Fresh-Moist White Elm Lowland Deciduous Forest


14.41 FOD7-3 Fresh-Moist Willow Lowland Deciduous Forest


7.58 FOD7-A Fresh-Moist Manitoba Maple Lowland Deciduous

Forest 1.97

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4.77 MAM2-2 Reed Canary Grass Mineral Meadow Marsh


1.85 MAM2-10 Forb Mineral Meadow Marsh (11 communities) 8.93 9.95 MAS2-1b Narrow-leaved Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh 0.63 0.70 CUM1-1 Dry-Moist Old Field Meadow (6 communities) 12.05 13.43 CUT1-5 Raspberry Cultural Thicket 2.02 2.25 CUT1-c Exotic Deciduous Thicket 0.35 0.39 CUS1-1 Hawthorn Cultural Savannah (2 communities) 10.36 11.55 CUS1-b Exotic Cultural Savannah 4.28 4.77 CUP1-4 Hybrid Poplar Deciduous Plantation 0.18 0.20 CUP3-2 White Pine Coniferous Plantation (2 communities) 0.65 0.72 CUP3-8 White Spruce-European Larch Coniferous Plantation 0.51 0.57 TOTAL AREA INVENTORIED 89.72

* Note: The map reference code refers to the vegetation type shown on mapping for this area and also to the Appendix list of species typically encountered in this vegetation type. Species Presence Vascular Plants A total of 152 species of vascular plant occur in this natural area, of which 112 (74%) are native. Two species, Hybrid Toothwort (Cardamine x maxima S-rank S2S3) and Hispid Buttercup (Ranunculus hispidus var. hispidus S-rank S3) are provincially rare. Eleven species are regionally rare (Table 4). Twenty-one species are TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and an additional 27 species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4). Breeding Birds A total of 50 species of breeding birds are present in this natural area, of which 47 (94%) are native. One of these, Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), is Threatened nationally (Table 3). Thirty-four of the breeding bird species present here are TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and an additional 21 species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern. Four colonial-nesting species, Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia), Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota), Barn Swallow and Green Heron (Butorides virescens), nest in this area. The Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis), an area-sensitive forest interior species, occurs here. Four species of grassland birds, Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla), Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis), Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) and Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii), also breed in this area. One of these grassland species (Savannah Sparrow) is area-sensitive. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) nest in the wetlands of this area. Herpetofauna Three species of frogs/toads occur in this natural area, all of which are native. One frog species is a TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and the other two frog species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4). Mammals Nine species of medium-sized mammals occur in this area as incidental records, all common and all native. One of the mammal species is a TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern and four additional species are TRCA regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (Table 4).



Invertebrates Although invertebrates were not targeted in inventories, one notable species present here is the Chimney Crayfish (Fallicambarus fodiens). This native species is a TRCA regional Species of Conservation Concern (Table 4). Table 3: Designated Species At Risk Scientific name Common name COSEWIC COSSARO S rank G rank BIRDS Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow THR S5B G5

Table 4: Regionally Rare Species (shown in bold), TRCA Regional Species of Conservation Concern (L1-L3), and TRCA Regional Species of Urban Conservation Concern (L4) (Kaiser, 2001; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2007) Scientific name Common name S rank G rank L-rank VASCULAR PLANTS Acorus americanus American Sweetflag S4 G5 L3 Alnus incana ssp. rugosa Speckled Alder S5 G5T5 L3 Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry S5 G5 L4 Anemone acutiloba Liverleaf S5 G5 L3 Angelica atropurpurea Great Angelica S5 G5 L3 Betula allegheniensis Yellow Birch S5 G5 L4 Calamagrostis canadensis Canada Blue-joint S5 G5 L4 Cardamine concatenata Cutleaf Toothwort S5 G5 L3 Cardamine diphylla Two-leaf Toothwort S5 G5 L4 Cardamine x maxima Hybrid Toothwort S2S3 GNA L4 Caulophyllum thalictroides Blue Cohosh S5 G4G5 L3 Claytonia caroliniana Carolina Spring-beauty S5 G5 L3 Ceratophyllum demersum Common Hornwort S5 G5 L3 Dicentra canadensis Squirrel-corn S5 G5 L3 Dryopteris cristata Crested Shield-fern S5 G5 L3 Dryopteris marginalis Marginal Woodfern S5 G5 L4 Elymus riparius River Wild-rye S4? G5 L4 Epilobium coloratum Purple-leaf Willow-

herb S5 G5 L4

Euonymus obovatus Running Strawberry-bush

S5 G5 L3

Glyceria grandis American Manna-grass S4S5 G5 L4 Heracleum lanatum Cow-parsnip S5 G5 Larix laricina American Larch S5 G5 L3 Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia S5 G5 L3 Mitella nuda Naked Miterwort S5 G5 L3 Picea glauca White Spruce S5 G5 L3 Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine S5 G5 L4 Polygonatum pubescens Downy Solomon's-seal S5 G5 L4 Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern S5 G5 L3 Prunus nigra Canada Plum S4 G4G5 L3 Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak S5 G5 L4 Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak S5 G5 L4 Ranunculus hispidus var. hispidus

Bristly Buttercup S3 G5T5

Salix amygdaloides Peach-leaved Willow S5 G5 L4 Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Soft-stem Bulrush S5 G5 L4 Scirpus cyperinus Cottongrass Bulrush S5 G5 L3 Solidago patula Roundleaf Goldenrod S5 G5 L3



Sorbus americana American Mountain-

ash S5 G5

Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar S5 G5 L4 Tiarella cordifolia Heart-leaved Foam-

flower S5 G5 L4

Trillium erectum Red Trillium S5 G5 L4 Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock S5 G4G5 L4 BIRDS Scolopax minor American Woodcock S4B G5 L3 Riparia riparia Bank Swallow S4B G5 L4 Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow S5B G5 L4 Ceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher S4B G5 L4 Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff Swallow S4B G5 L4 Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat S5B G5 L4 Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird S5B G5 L4 Contopus virens Eastern Wood-pewee S4B G5 L4 Spizella pusilla Field Sparrow S4B G5 L4 Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird S5B G5 L4 Myiarcyhus crinitus Great Crested

Flycatcher S4B G5 L4

Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl S5 G5 L4 Butorides virescens Green Heron S4B G5 L4 Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting S4B G5 L4 Colaptes auratus Northern Flicker S4B G5 L4 Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch S5 G5 L4 Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo S5B G5 L4 Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah Sparrow S4B G5 L4 Actitis macularius Spotted Sandpiper S5B G5 L4 Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow S4B G5 L4 Sitta carolinensis White-breasted

Nuthatch S5 G5 L4

Empidonax traillii Willow Flycatcher S5B G5 L4 Gallinago gallinago Wilson's Snipe S5B G5 L3 Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush S4B G5 L3 HERPETOFAUNA Bufo americanus American Toad S5 G5 L4 Rana clamitans Green Frog S5 G5 L4 Rana sylvatica Wood Frog S5 G5 L2 MAMMALS Tamias striatus Eastern Chipmunk S5 G5 L4 Sylvilagus floridanus Eastern Cottontail S5 G5 L4 Erithizon dorsatum Porcupine S5 G5 L2 Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Red Squirrel S5 G5 L4 Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer S5 G5 L4 INVERTEBRATES Fallicambarus fodiens Chimney Crayfish S4 G5 L2



Site Condition and Disturbances This natural area is highly impacted by past agricultural activities and the current urban surroundings. The most significant and widespread disturbance is due to exotic and invasive species. All of the communities have exotic species present and most have widespread highly invasive species present, producing a moderate to severe level of disturbance. The valley bottom riparian communities show moderate disturbance, faring a bit better than the drier parts of the floodplain and valley sides. Only three communities show light disturbance from exotic species. The more open communities, particularly the cultural savannahs at the south end of this area show severe disturbance due to historical grazing. Grazing preferentially affects some species over others and a history of grazing can dramatically change the composition of vegetation communities. The communities most affected by grazing also have the greatest disturbance from trails and trampling. The narrower valley corridors show only light disturbance from localized trails but where the valley widens at the south-east section of the site, trampling and disturbance from trails is severe. The narrower side valleys show different disturbance patterns. Most of the vegetation communities that back onto residences have localized disturbance from dumping of trash and yard waste. While trash is unsightly and may introduce harmful substances to the environment, the dumping of yard wastes may have potentially more far-reaching impacts, as a significant mechanism for the introduction of exotic and invasive species into natural communities. This may have contributed to the presence and higher disturbance levels associated with exotics in the natural communities immediately adjacent to residences, compared to the communities that are located farther down the valley slopes and/or within the valleys. Many of the vegetation communities adjacent to the residential developments show localized and occasional disturbance due to earth filling (earth dumping due to grade changes) although in some spots filling is more widespread. Filling is another serious mechanism for the introduction of invasive species seeds. Ecological Features and Functions With forest communities greater than 2 ha, wetlands over 0.5 ha in size and cultural savannah totalling over 10 ha, this natural area has the potential to support and sustain biodiversity, healthy ecosystem functions and to provide long-term resilience for the natural system. The riparian areas provide a transitional zone between terrestrial and aquatic habitats, helping to maintain the water quality of the streams and providing habitat and a movement corridor for plants and wildlife. By containing a relatively wide variety of habitat types, this natural area supports biodiversity, particularly for species that require more than one habitat type for their life needs. Although the valley corridors are narrow, connectivity of this natural area with other adjacent natural habitat patches is relatively good. The valley system continues across roads, both quiet residential streets and busier arterial roads (which may limit the successful movement of some species). This connectivity is direct, in that similar valley/riparian habitat is provided on each side of the road and there are no intervening manicured areas fronting on the roads. Potential connectivity also exists across the estate-residential development at the north end of this site to the Salt Creek tributary natural areas to the east (a tributary system of the West Humber River) and further northward along the main corridor across the Castlemore Golf Course. The entire concession block east of Goreway Drive is estate-residential development and the Salt Creek valley system that traverses the concession block from Goreway Dr. and Countryside Dr. to north of Castlemore Rd. The nature of estate-residential development, e.g. low density, large manicured lots allow for the movement of some types of wildlife across tablelands and offers opportunities for enhancement of the movement corridor through wildlife-friendly landscaping. The relatively close proximity of other areas of natural habitat to the Airport-Countryside natural area creates above-average potential for wildlife movement between natural areas of the West Humber River subwatershed, including species dispersal and recovery from disturbance, creating additional resilience for the ecosystem.



The headwaters tributary valleys of the West Humber River that traverse this area support the connectivity function of the Humber River by providing natural habitat corridors that facilitate the cross-regional movement of wildlife along this corridor between major provincial corridors such as Lake Ontario and the Greenbelt (Niagara Escarpment /Oak Ridges Moraine). There is a high percentage of edge in this natural area due to fragmentation of vegetation communities (due initially to agricultural land use and now residential land use) in the middle and upper portion of the area. The lower portion of the natural area is more compact. This area supports one bird Species At Risk, two provincially rare vascular plant species and 11 regionally rare plant species. This area provides breeding habitat for one species of area-sensitive forest interior bird, four species of grassland birds of which one species is area-sensitive, one waterfowl species, one wetland-nesting bird species and four species colonial-nesting birds. Amphibians breed in the wetlands of this natural area. Based on the above features, this area should be evaluated to determine if significant wildlife habitat is present in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement, Region of Peel Official Plan, and Brampton Official Plan. Opportunities This natural area with its four valley corridors has a key role in connecting the headwaters of the West Humber River subwatershed to the main West Humber River downstream of Queen Street. Generally all parts of this natural area are bounded by roads. However, there are contiguous natural communities across these roads and these existing linkages should be maintained. Managing public use of this area will be necessary to mitigate both existing and future disturbances that impact natural features and functions. Environmentally sustainable trail development in appropriate locations of the valley system(s) would strike a balance between passive recreation and the need to protect the biodiversity and habitat quality. Invasive species could be monitored, especially along natural area edges and trails which are often their entry points into a natural area. Management, both removals and controls might be considered for at least some problematic invasive species. Natural cover along the creeks would benefit from enhancement, as stream-side vegetation strengthens the use of the riparian zone as a species movement corridor and helps to maintain water quality and moderate water temperature. Additional inventories of dragonflies/damselflies, butterflies, small mammals and bats will benefit understanding the biodiversity and ecological functions of this NAI site, given the large size and variety of habitats offered in this natural area. Literature Cited Caledon Public Library. 2009. Caledon’s History. Available at http://www.caledon.library.on.ca/ Last Accessed 18 November 2010 Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. Undated. Castlemore: 3255 Countryside Drive City of Brampton. (Land for Sale). Available at http://www.torontoindustrial.com/rlp-one/333/Castlemore/ Last Accessed 23 November 2010. Kaiser, Jeff. 2001. The Vascular Plant Flora of the Region of Peel and the Credit River Watershed. Prepared for: Credit Valley Conservation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 2007. Terrestrial Natural Heritage Program Data Collection Methodology.


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Date of this Background: October 2011

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PART A BACKGROUND 1. INTRODUCTION A Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) is an inventory of the biological resources of a natural area – it documents the species and ecological features that are present in an area. Natural Areas Inventories are designed to provide biological and ecological information that can be used to establish baseline conditions on natural heritage features and functions present at varying geographic scales, including at a project site, for an area or over a municipality or a watershed. A NAI will enable municipalities and agencies to identify the significance and ecological sensitivities of natural features and areas in accordance with municipal and provincial policy, such as significant woodlands, wetlands, wildlife habitat, fish habitat, and the habitat for threatened and endangered species. Natural Areas Inventories are conducted using standardized inventory protocols (e.g. Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario, Forest Breeding Bird Monitoring, and Amphibian Call Counts) that are scientifically defensible. Therefore this inventory will ensure consistent data collection across the entire study area which will improve the utility of the data in environmental management programs, including the review of planning applications, environmental and/or ecological assessments and monitoring programs. Ecological information for natural areas and features may not exist, be out-of-date or scattered in a variety of places including studies by various government agencies, development applications, and staff files. Many of the core resources for natural heritage information, such as Environmentally Significant Area reports, wetland evaluations and Forest Resource Inventories, were generated between the late 1970’s to mid-1980’s and are now out-of-date. More current data may be available from studies such as recent updates to wetland evaluations, subwatershed studies, and inventories conducted in relation to planning and development applications. Often, these studies have been carried out using a variety of inventory protocols. Some of the data may be useable, some may be incomplete and some may be lacking in quality. The variable quality of this data makes it very difficult to analyze in a manner that provides meaningful interpretation to accurately characterize the ecological landscape on a broader scale. This NAI sets out to address these deficiencies in biological knowledge of natural areas in the Credit River watershed and the Region of Peel. Municipalities in other areas have also identified issues with the lack of adequate and good quality environmental data. In response to this, Natural Areas Inventories were undertaken in Haldimand-Norfolk, 1985; Hamilton – Wentworth, 1990 & 2001; Halton Region, 2003; and Niagara Region, 2006. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) have been conducting ongoing inventories of natural areas as part of their Natural Heritage Programs. The City of Mississauga developed a Natural Areas Survey (NAS) in 1995 and has maintained the NAS through annual surveys for the natural areas in each quadrant of the City on a four year rotation. 1.1. REPORT FORMAT - OVERVIEW The Credit River Watershed and Region of Peel Natural Areas Inventory Report has three parts. Part A Background: describes the study area, physical and natural heritage context and methodology used to undertake fieldwork. Part B Site Summaries and References Cited: contains the site summaries for the natural areas covered, location maps of the natural areas summarized, and general concepts and terms to assist with reading site summaries. The site summaries contain the site-specific information collected for the natural areas inventoried. Also in Part B are general stewardship opportunities for landowners to consider. Appendix A contains descriptions of vegetation communities, listing plant species that are commonly encountered as community dominants, for each vegetation type found in the study area. Appendices B and C contain lists of all flora and fauna species (respectively) known to be present in natural areas of the NAI study area with the distribution of each species by Region/County given.



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Site summaries presented here are designed to be self-contained, paginated according to site name. The report user may choose to order the summaries as desired. As well, site summaries produced in future NAI reports can also be inserted. 2. THE CREDIT RIVER WATERSHED AND REGION OF PEEL NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY PROJECT The Region of Peel and the Credit River watershed are one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. Given the tremendous development pressures this area will be facing, it is essential that the existence and composition of natural areas in the region are known and their functions are understood. The Credit River Watershed and Region of Peel Natural Areas Inventory Project was initiated in 2007. The study area was defined to include the entire Credit River watershed and all of the Region of Peel, providing both watershed and municipal context for the data coverage. The objective of the NAI project is to assemble existing information, identify basic data gaps and address the data gaps by documenting the existence and distribution of plant communities, and flora and fauna species in natural areas of the study area, that is accurate, up-to-date, easily accessible and in context. Ideally, inventory of all natural areas within the study area will be undertaken, although achieving this will take many years to complete due to the extensive area to cover. Information gathered by the NAI project can be used for land-use and natural heritage system planning, lands management, environmental monitoring, stewardship, restoration, and public education. This NAI is a collaborative effort between Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club (HNPNC), the South Peel Naturalists’ Club (SPNC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton. Credit Valley Conservation and the naturalist clubs jointly applied for, and received, a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), which got the project started. All of the partners have made substantial contributions in various ways – providing financial support, providing data sets representing large inputs of field time, providing in kind contributions of facilities, expertise and manpower and providing assistance in meeting funding-related deliverables. The NAI project is directed by a Management Committee consisting of representation from the project partners: CVC, TRCA, Region of Peel, City of Brampton, HNPNC and SPNC. The NAI Management Committee is responsible for all key decisions on NAI direction, staffing, financial matters and reporting. The NAI project received technical guidance from a NAI Technical Steering Committee, composed of individuals or representatives of groups with expertise in biological inventory (OMNR, Royal Botanical Gardens), groups with experience with NAI projects in other jurisdictions (City of Mississauga, Conservation Halton, Conservation Niagara), a planning perspective (CVC Planner-Ecologist) and representatives of groups to help deliver public participation and education objectives (Mississauga Gardens Council, West Humber Naturalists Club). The Technical Steering Committee provided advice on technical/scientific matters primarily biological, mapping, development of field protocols and facilitated the delivery of public education and participation deliverables associated the OTF grant. A Municipalities Group, composed of one representative from each of the lower tier municipalities that fall in the study area plus a representative from the Region of Peel and a representative from the Management Committee was also convened on occasion to inform the municipalities on the project and to obtain feedback on municipal needs and interests with respect to the NAI. While initially supported as a four-year project with two field seasons, the NAI has evolved into a natural heritage program for CVC, and in 2011 completed its fourth field season. The NAI has also served to initiate the Brampton NAI (BNAI) project, which conducts additional field work and data compilation for the City of Brampton. The BNAI data set is fully integrated with the NAI data set.



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This is the first report volume produced by the NAI project, providing summaries on NAI data for 100 natural areas across the study area. Additional site summaries will be published as ecological data is gathered. In addition to the production of these volumes, the NAI project has produced a web application with basic information on NAI areas (hosted on the Region of Peel website) and an internal database cataloging collected ecological data. 2.1. THE STUDY AREA The study area for this NAI combines two elements: the jurisdiction of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and the Region of Peel (Fig. 1). Most of CVC’s jurisdiction is comprised of the Credit River watershed but 13 small urban watersheds within Mississauga to the east and west of the Credit River that flow directly into Lake Ontario are also included (see the Hydrology section, later in this report, for more details). These small urban watersheds are also included in the NAI study area and their inclusion is implied throughout this report when general references are made to “the Credit River watershed”. The Credit watershed covers approximately 1000 km2 and is home to over 750,000 residents, inhabiting 11 municipalities (Fig. 2). The Region of Peel covers 1254 km2 and contains three municipalities (Fig. 2) with a total population of over 1.2 million. The majority of this population resides in the southern half of the region. Portions of 21 watersheds lie within the Region of Peel (Fig. 7).

Municipalities of the Study Area Region or County

Township of Amaranth County of Dufferin Township of East Garafraxa County of Dufferin Town of Mono County of Dufferin Town of Orangeville County of Dufferin City of Brampton Region of Peel City of Mississauga Region of Peel Town of Caledon Region of Peel Town of Erin County of Wellington Town of Halton Hills Halton Region Town of Milton Halton Region Town of Oakville Halton Region

Watersheds of the Region of Peel % of Region of Peel

Conservation Authority Jurisdiction

Credit River 42% Credit Valley Conservation 13 small Mississauga watersheds draining into Lake Ontario

5% Credit Valley Conservation

Humber River 31% Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Etobicoke Creek 16% Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Mimico Creek 4% Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Nottawasaga River 0.9% Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority



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Holland River 0.8% Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Joshua Creek & Sixteen Mile Creek 0.25% Conservation Halton The overall size of the NAI study area is 1607 km2. The northern half of the study area is generally rural in nature and the southern half is urban. The area’s population is concentrated in the southern, urban municipalities but the rural portion of the area does contain several smaller settlement areas. The study area contains three major physical features: the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment and the Lake Ontario shoreline. 3. PHYSICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT 3.1. BEDROCK GEOLOGY The Precambrian “basement” or Canadian Shield rocks of this area are granites and gneisses. During the Paleozoic era (505-408 million years ago), this area was covered by a sea. Marine sediments were deposited over the Canadian Shield rocks forming a thick layer of sedimentary bedrock: dolostones, limestones, sandstone, and shales. The oldest layer is the Georgian Bay Formation, composed of blue-grey shales with interbeds of siltstone, sandstone, limestone and dolostone. The soft red shales of the Queenston Formation were deposited next, over the older Georgian Bay Formation. Queenston Formation shales are predominantly red but also have narrow grey-green inter-bedded layers. Both the Georgian Bay and Queenston Formations are deep-water deposits. Later the sea became shallower and carbonate sedimentary rocks were deposited, first as the Amabel Formation and later as the Guelph Formation. These formations are of limestone and dolostone, much harder than the soft shale layers lying below them of the older formations (Fig. 3). The bedding plane of all of these formations is tilted from east to west, slightly higher in the east. Over the next approximately 360 million years, weathering and erosion of the bedrock occurred. River valleys were carved into the bedrock, now filled by younger sediments and glacial deposits. The difference in hardness between the hard Amabel Formation dolostone and the soft Queenston shales below allowed differential erosion to create the Niagara Escarpment. The harder dolostone was more resistant to weathering and as the softer rock was eroded from beneath it, an escarpment face was formed. The weight of large overhanging blocks of dolostone would eventually collapse, maintaining a vertical escarpment face (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007a; Davies and Holysh, 2007; Ontario Geological Survey, 2011). More recently, glaciers covered southern Ontario and dramatically changed the landscape as they scraped and scoured the bedrock and deposited particulate debris, called till, ranging in size from boulders to fine sand and silt. The last glaciation occurred from 25,000 to 10,000 years ago. Water flowing within and off of the glacier formed glaciofluvial deposits: outwash plains, meltwater channels, kame moraines and eskers, all visible in the NAI study area. When glacial runoff was blocked and lakes were created, fine clays, silts and sands, called lacustrine deposits, were laid down (Chapman and Putman, 1984). Where arms of the glaciers met and where the edge of the glacial advance extended to, thick sand and gravel deposits formed hilly areas called moraines. Whaleback-shaped hills called drumlins formed during the advance of the glaciers and the axis of their orientation indicates the direction of movement of the glacier that deposited them. On occasion, large chunks of ice were left behind by the retreating glacier. When the ice chunk finally melted, kettle lakes were created in the depression that had been occupied by the ice. In the NAI study area, exposed bedrock outcrops are limited to the Niagara Escarpment and along river valleys where the overlying overburden has been eroded away (Chapman and Putman, 1984;



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Credit Valley Conservation, 2007a, b). Over the rest of the study area, glacial deposits cover the bedrock. It is this history of glaciation and the bedrock geology that have largely shaped the current physiography of the NAI study area. Some later erosion and alluvial deposits have occurred in river valleys and organic deposits have formed more recently. 3.2. PHYSIOGRAPHY (SURFICIAL GEOLOGY) The physiography of a landscape dictates elevation, drainage patterns, soil texture and chemistry, and thus influences hydrology, as well as local climate and the movement and accumulation of materials across the landscape (Lee et al., 1998). Through these mechanisms, physiography influences ecological patterns of the landscape. Physiographic regions have been identified in southern Ontario (Chapman and Putnam, 1984) and the NAI study area falls mainly into eight physiographic regions as outlined below (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2002, 2008; Fig 4) 3.2.1. Dundalk Till Plain : This physiographic region occurs in what is commonly referred to as the “the roof of Ontario”. It is a plain that slopes to the basins of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. The plain is gently rolling with low topographic relief and many shallow, poorly-draining depressions containing wetlands. Some low drumlins are present with long axes oriented northwest-southeast. Glacial overburden deposits are shallow in this area. Soils here are primarily silty loams with imperfect drainage. Only a small part of the NAI study area occurs in this physiographic region. 3.2.2. Hillsburgh Sandhills (Orangeville Moraine) : The Hillsburgh Sandhills physiographic region is found in the northwestern portion of the study area and consists of coarse-grained sediments. It is an area of high relief with thick deposits of glacial outwash (sandy materials) overlying glacial tills and bedrock. In higher regions, well-drained terrestrial communities (e.g. forests) are found, while lower areas yield wetlands (e.g. swamps) (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b).

3.2.3. Guelph Drumlin Field : This is a region of low, rolling, streamlined drumlins located between the Hillsburgh Sandhills to the west and the Horseshoe Moraines to the southeast. The drumlins are separated from one other by interconnected meltwater channels, which in some instances have formed valleys. The drumlin till is loamy and calcareous and the valleys often have sand and gravel terraces along their edges; the low-lying area is comprised of mostly fluvial materials and is often swampy (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). 3.2.4. Horseshoe Moraines (Paris and Singhampton Moraines ): This physiographic region consists of a broad belt of north-south trending moraines (of sand and salt tills) lying west of the Niagara Escarpment, between Orangeville and Acton (Chapman and Putman, 1984). Soils of this physiographic region are coarse-grained and more permeable than in other parts of the study area, allowing for significant recharge (infiltration) of water to underground aquifers (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). 3.2.5. Flamborough Plain : This physiographic region consists of a level plain of shallow glacial deposits overlying limestone bedrock. The flat topography produces numerous shallow wetland pockets. Some scattered low drumlins are present with long axes oriented east-west. Soils in this physiographic region are shallow with an exception being on the drumlins that have somewhat deeper soils (and making them attractive for agriculture). Only a very small part of the NAI study area occurs on the Flamborough Plain.



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3.2.6. Niagara Escarpment : The Niagara Escarpment is the most distinctive physiographic feature in the NAI study area. The community interest to strike a balance between preservation, development and enjoyment of the landscape associated with the Niagara Escarpment led to its declaration as a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This physiographic region forms a north-south trending strip along the escarpment, which is a major topographic break in the bedrock (between the carbonate Amabel Formation to the west and the soft sediments of the Queenston Formation to the east). Vertical cliffs and frequent bedrock exposures exist along the Niagara Escarpment south of Forks of the Credit but glacial deposits (primarily the Oak Ridges Moraine) generally bury the escarpment bedrock north of Forks of the Credit. Areas of exposed bedrock, cliffs, caves, crevices, talus slopes and thin soils are not suitable for many types of plants; however the escarpment geology does provide habitat for specialized species that cannot survive elsewhere. Bedrock and fine-grained till such as that found in this physiographic region typically do not conduct water easily. Groundwater is only plentiful when the porous Amabel Formation underlies the shallow glacial till (Credit Valley Conservation, 2008), and in these areas, large wetlands exist (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b; Credit Valley Conservation 2007c). Forests are possible in areas where adequate soils exist (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). 3.2.7. Oak Ridges Moraine : This physiographic region consists of an extensive interlobate moraine (i.e. a moraine formed from the deposits of multiple lobes of a glacier) that extends from the Niagara Escarpment east to the Trent River (just west of Belleville). Most of this physiographic region is characterized by hummocky hills of fine grained sand and gravel, allowing infiltration of water to underground aquifers and the slow release of water into rivers flowing to Lake Ontario. The Oak Ridges Moraine plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and quantity of drinking water. The moraine itself, however, lacks many streams, as the water drains vertically through the sand and gravel, moving laterally only when it reaches less pervious beds and reappearing as springs along the slopes of the moraine. Small kettle wetlands exist in depressions between hills, made by the melting of glacial ice blocks. Much of the original vegetation of this physiographic region was a mixed forest of pine and hardwoods (Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum ssp. saccharum; American Beech, Fagus grandifolia; Red Oak, Quercus rubra; and White Oak, Quercus alba). However, many trees, especially Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) were heavily harvested in the past and few large trees remain today (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b, 2010a; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2008). 3.2.8. South Slope : This physiographic region extends from the base of the Niagara Escarpment to the Iroquois Plain physiographic region and encompasses portions of the Palgrave and Cheltenham Moraines and part of the Trafalgar Moraine. In the NAI study area the South Slope region is bisected by the Peel Plain physiographic region. The South Slope is characterized by low-lying, fine-grained, undulating ground moraine and knolls. The till is part of the Halton Till layer which created fertile soils, once supporting rich upland forests. In areas of groundwater discharge, cedar swamps and meadow marshes were present (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2008). However, this area is highly valued for agriculture and is also becoming increasingly urbanized. It has been greatly altered by agricultural and urban land use practices (in similar ways to the Peel Plain, see below). The soils have low permeability and groundwater infiltration is limited. Localized pockets of sand and gravel exist amongst the moraines (e.g. in Brampton and Georgetown) serving as areas of groundwater infiltration that feed local lakes and streams (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b).

3.2.9. Peel Plain : An area of dense clay soils were deposited when glacial melt-water ponded on top of the low permeability Halton Till plain (underlain by shale and some limestone). This area of almost-flat topography forms the Peel Plain physiographic region (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). Historically, parts of the Peel Plain were poorly-drained and other parts were well-drained. Well-drained areas had high-quality hardwood forests (e.g. Sugar Maple, American Beech, White Oak, Hickories, Carya spp.; American Basswood, Tilia americana) and some White Pine. Poorly-drained areas had forests of American Elm (Ulmus americana), White



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Ash (Fraxinus americana) and White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) as well as wetlands (Chapman and Putman, 1984; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2002). Today, this physiographic region has been greatly altered by deforestation and wetland drainage to support agricultural and urban land uses. The extensive human use of this area has, in some places, actually changed the topography of the landscape, through earth displacement and filling, and watercourse alteration (re-alignment and engineering). 3.2.10. Iroquois Plain : This physiographic region is an area of gentle slope, from the shoreline of Lake Ontario, back about 3-5 km. This plain is the remnant shoreline of glacial Lake Iroquois. The plain was smoothed over time by wave action and lacustrine deposits. Now this physiographic region is composed of a thin veneer of glacio-lacustrine sand and silty sand. These sandy soils once supported forests, savannahs and prairies, populated by species of the Carolinian Ecoregion at close to their northern extent. In the NAI study area, all of the Iroquois Plain is urban. 3.3. SOILS Soils are produced by the decomposition of mineral parent material and organic material. They are heavily influenced by the composition of the bedrock parent material, topography, climate and environmental conditions where they occur (Hoffman and Richards, 1953). Soils in the study area are closely influenced by the glacial history of the area and glacial deposits that remain. In general, over the NAI study area, sandy loams and loams are the predominant soils above the Niagara Escarpment in the area with moraines and drumlins (Fig. 5). These soils are coarse-grained and tend to drain well, although there are also many small pockets of poorly draining soils associated with wetlands in moraine depressions and kettles (Fig. 6). A band of sandy loam soils also occur along the old Lake Iroquois shoreline. Soils below the Niagara Escarpment are mainly clay and clay loams. These fine-grained soils drain less well to poorly. The river valleys tend to have variable soils more closely associated with recent erosional processes and less related to the glacial deposits of the area. 3.4. HYDROLOGY Watersheds are areas of land whose waters drain into one river, lake, or other body of water. Watershed boundaries are determined by the elevation and natural contours of the landscape. There are several major watersheds that fall partly or fully within the NAI study area: the watersheds of the Credit River, the Humber River, Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek (Fig. 7). As mentioned in an earlier section (The Study Area), there are also several minor watersheds of creeks within the NAI study area that flow directly into Lake Ontario, and small portions of headwater tributaries of the Nottawasaga River and Holland River in the northeast corner of the study area. The drainage area of the Credit River watershed is approximately 1,000 square kilometers and the entire watershed is included in the NAI study area. The main branch of the Credit, originating north of Orangeville and flowing southerly to its mouth in Lake Ontario at Port Credit, Mississauga, is over 90 kilometers in length (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b; Fig. 8). The Credit River has approximately 1500 km of tributaries. Credit Valley Conservation recognizes 15 major named tributaries of the Credit River (as subwatersheds). The Humber River drains an area of 912 km2 of which approximately 350 km2 lies in the study area. Its main course is over 100 km in length from the top of the Niagara Escarpment near Mono Mills to the shore of Lake Ontario at the western outskirts of Toronto. Most of the upper reaches of the main branch of the Humber River as well as the upper half of the West Branch of the Humber River fall within the study area. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recognize 13 major named tributaries of the Humber River (some are outside this study area). Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek both originate on the south slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine near Caledon and flow southeast to their mouths at Lake Ontario. Mimico Creek has a total length of just over 32km and drains 77 km2. Only the upper half of Mimico Creek’s watershed is



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included in the NAI study area. Etobicoke Creek’s watershed is 211 km2 in size and is situated between Mimico Creek and the Credit River (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2002, 2008). Almost all of the Etobicoke Creek watershed lies within the NAI study area with only a small part of the east side of the lower creek basin outside the Region of Peel. The lower reaches of Etobicoke Creek form the municipal boundary between the City of Mississauga and the City of Toronto. In addition to the four major watersheds described above, there are small portions of other watersheds or small creek basins that are also included in the study area. The study area includes the small watersheds of Applewood Creek, Avonhead Creek, Birchwood Creek, Cawthra Creek, Clearview Creek, Cooksville Creek, Lakeside Creek, Lornewood Creek, Moore Creek, Serson Creek, Sheridan Creek, Tecumseh Creek, Turtle Creek, all of which drain directly into Lake Ontario, to the east or west of the Credit River. The northeast corner of the study area contains small portions of the headwaters of the Nottawasaga River and Holland River. The southwest edge of the study area includes small parts of the watersheds of Joshua Creek and Sixteen Mile Creek. Precipitation falling in areas with highly permeable soils (e.g. sand, gravel) will infiltrate to the water table and flow within the groundwater system at a greater rate than precipitation falling on soils with low permeability (e.g. silt, clay). Groundwater flows both laterally and vertically depending on soil and rock permeability and the presence of boundaries (i.e. streams, lakes) which can either add or remove water from the groundwater system (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). The regional groundwater flow system is controlled primarily by topographic relief, and the ability of the subsurface geologic material to transmit water. Highest groundwater levels are in the northwest, declining towards the Escarpment, except where influenced by buried bedrock valleys, such as along the West Credit and main branch of the Credit River above Forks of the Credit. In areas where rivers or streams intersect the water table, groundwater will discharge into the stream or river and contribute baseflow to the surface water feature (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). For example, 65% of the Credit River’s flow comes from groundwater (Credit Valley Conservation, 2010a). Groundwater is also important for improving water quality, and supporting seeps which often have a high diversity of plant communities and species (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007a, b). In addition to maintaining river flow rates during periods of low or no precipitation, groundwater also helps to keep temperatures of streams low, supporting cold and cool-water aquatic communities. During the winter months, when groundwater is warmer than (frozen) surface water, the presence of groundwater flows provides important wildlife habitat. There are two regionally significant groundwater aquifers within the Credit River Watershed: the Guelph/Amabel Formation found west of the Niagara Escarpment and buried bedrock valleys (filled with coarse-grained glacial overburden deposits) found throughout the study area (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). Some of these buried valleys are known to contain large volumes of groundwater, including aquifers in both Halton and Peel Regions (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b), that municipalities tap to supply municipal water. The Oak Ridges Aquifer Complex (shallowest), Thorncliffe Aquifer Complex and Scarborough Aquifer Complex (deepest) are other regionally important groundwater sources in the east part of the study area. 3.5. HUMAN HISTORY After the last glaciers retreated about 10,000 years ago, this area would have become habitable, and archaeological evidence has been collected of aboriginal hunting camps and villages along the Credit River and Humber River valleys that date from approximately 8000 B.C (City of Brampton, 2011). Early inhabitants included people of the Iroquois First Nations and the Mississauga First Nation. By the mid-1600’s, Europeans began visiting the area and had initiated trade with the First Nations by the 1720’s. For example, the Credit River is so-named because trade goods were provided to the



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First Nations at the mouth of the Credit River “on credit” in exchange for furs that would be delivered later (Heritage Mississauga, 2009). Between 1805 and 1820, the Mississaugas signed land treaties with the British Crown and the area became available for European settlement (ibid). In addition to European settlers, some of the settlers to this area were United Empire Loyalists who had remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. After the Revolution they immigrated to this area and were given land grants (Mackenzie, 2008). Steady settlement occurred throughout the early 1800’s. Land clearing for agriculture and to support logging were major activities. Many wetlands were filled in to accommodate alternative land uses and certain wildlife species were extirpated from the area due to human persecution (e.g. Wolves, Massasauga Rattlesnakes; Bull, 1938, Mulvany et al., 1885). Stone quarrying for building materials was also a significant land use in some parts of the study area. During the 1900’s, increased industrial development put strain on the natural environment and resulted in impacts such as sewage problems, industrial waste from saw and grist mills entering waterways, and sedimentation from sand and gravel extraction operations. Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), once extremely abundant, were extirpated from the area around the 1890’s (Credit Valley Conservation, Undated). Throughout the 1900’s, the population of the study area grew. A large portion of the study area is located within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The population of the GTA tripled between 1951 and 2001 and is the largest urban concentration of people within Canada, with over five million inhabitants (Credit Valley Conservation, 2004). The population of the GTA is expected to swell to eight million by 2031 (Ontario Ministry for Public Infrastructure and Renewal, 2006) Urban development creates extensive areas of impermeable surfaces (e.g. roads, roofs and pavement) that will adversely affect water quantity and quality. Development can lead to an outright loss of natural areas with consequent biodiversity decreases, fragmentation and isolation of remaining natural patches, an increase in surface water flows and a contamination of groundwater supplies, and a decrease in quality and diversity of aquatic communities. Larger urban populations put increased pressure on those natural resources and areas that remain. More recently though, public awareness and understanding of natural processes, ecological issues and environmental benefits and services has been gradually increasing. Municipalities, the public, institutions, agencies and businesses are increasingly interested and engaged in the stewardship of natural areas and in the restoration of degraded areas. 4. NATURAL HERITAGE CONTEXT 4.1 ECOREGIONS The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has defined broad “ecoregions” in Ontario, characterized by climate, forest ecosystems and wildlife species (Watkins, 2006). The NAI study area includes two ecoregions: the Lake Erie-Lake Ontario Ecoregion 7E (more familiarly known as the Carolinian Forest Region) and the Lake Simcoe-Rideau Ecoregion 6E (Fig. 9). The Carolinian Forest Ecoregion (Lake Erie-Lake Ontario Ecoregion) occurs in the southern portion of southern Ontario (Lee et al., 1998). The predominantly limestone bedrock is deeply buried by tills and sediments in this ecoregion and the topography is relatively flat. The Carolinian Forest Ecoregion coincides with the Deciduous Forest Region, representing the northernmost extension of the deciduous forests typical of the eastern and southeastern United States. Many tree and shrub species of the Deciduous Forest Region have their northern range limits in the Carolinian Forest Ecoregion, such as Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica), Sassafras (Sassafras variifolium), Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), several species of Hickory and several Oak species. This ecoregion covers less than 1% of Canada's land mass but is home to more than 25% of Canada's population (of approximately 34 million) and over 90% of Ontario’s 13 million



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residents. This ecoregion has the highest proportion of development in Ontario. The resultant high level of natural habitat loss and limited extent of this ecoregion (in Ontario and in Canada) means that many species characteristic of this ecoregion are rare and may be at risk. The Lake Simcoe-Rideau Ecoregion occurs south of the Precambrian shield, in the northern portion of southern Ontario (Lee et al., 1998). In the study area, the bedrock is buried by glacial deposits. The topography is relatively flat, except near the Niagara Escarpment. This ecoregion occupies the southern part of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest Region (the forest region extends north onto the Precambrian shield). This forest region is characterized by a variety of forest types (deciduous, coniferous, mixed) with a mixture of northern and southern species, as species composition transitions between the deciduous forests to the south and the coniferous (boreal) forests to the north. In the Lake Simcoe-Rideau Ecoregion, the forests tend to have a greater proportion of southern species than the same forest region does in the ecoregion to the north. In the NAI study area, the transition between Ecoregions 6E and 7E occurs in the area of Brampton and southern Halton Hills. 4.2. THE STATE OF NATURAL HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Natural areas face numerous threats in Ontario, including those in the NAI study area. Since European settlement a large portion of the forests have been cleared and wetlands drained. Urbanization of agricultural areas has caused even further fragmentation of natural areas, making them more susceptible to damage by invasive species, pests and disease. The loss and degradation of habitat has resulted in a loss of species and a decline in biodiversity. The effects of land clearing and urbanization have altered the quality and quantity of ground and surface waters. With increasing urbanization humans are becoming more heavily dependent on the remaining natural areas for the provision of ecosystem goods and services (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011). Non-native species alter existing species compositions and can crowd out native species. Climate change can increase environmental stress by increased storms, drought, and lower water levels. 4.2.1. Land Use Changes : Since European settlement, the landscape across southern Ontario has undergone dramatic change, including the NAI study area. Lands previously covered by continuous forests, swamps and marshes were cleared for agriculture and wood products by early settlers. It is estimated that about 90% of southern Ontario’s land base was forested prior to European settlement (Larson et al., 1999). In the NAI study area, approximately 21% forest cover remains (Regional Municipality of Peel, 2008). The majority of this occurs above the Niagara Escarpment (42% forest cover). Rural areas below the escarpment (south Caledon) have only 11% forest cover remaining and urban areas (Brampton and Mississauga) have 7% forest remaining (Regional Municipality of Peel, 2008), a pattern that illustrates the northward advancement of urbanization from where it was initiated near the Lake Ontario shoreline. This pattern also reflects the high value of gently sloping lands with good soils below the escarpment for agriculture. Countering this trend (but not out-weighing it) is the more recent phenomenon of the return of marginal agricultural lands to natural cover. This is particularly noticeable above the escarpment where old fields are being allowed to undergo succession, eventually back to treed communities. Wetland loss due to changing land use is an issue in the study area, as it is throughout southern Ontario. In southern Ontario, 76% of large (>10ha) wetlands have been lost following European settlement, primarily through early conversion of land for agriculture and more recently due to urban development. In addition to loss of wetland habitat and associated species, and thus decreases in overall biodiversity of the area, there is consequent loss in the ecological functions that wetlands provide. Wetlands play important roles in slowing runoff and reducing the potential for flooding, purifying water of nutrients and other pollutants, reducing sediment loads in water, providing nursery habitat for aquatic wildlife and nesting and foraging habitat for terrestrial wildlife.



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4.2.2. Habitat Fragmentation : Habitat fragmentation has increased with more recent urbanization (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011). Roads can result in fragmented and isolated plant and wildlife populations. Natural areas that are fragmented by non-natural land are less resilient because species and genetic diversity are harder to maintain over time (Forman, 1995). Natural areas which are already under stress from fragmentation and degradation will be more susceptible to stresses caused in the future by climate change. 4.2.3. Water Quality and Quantity : Loss of natural vegetation cover has had a negative affect on water quality and quantity. The reduction of streamside vegetation and increased impervious (paved) cover associated with urbanization has caused an increase in runoff and sediment loading in watercourses (Credit Valley Conservation, 2007b). Hydrological regimes have been affected by land clearing and urbanization resulting in changes in groundwater levels and inputs to river and stream baseflow levels (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011). Land clearing and urbanization often cause streams and rivers in urban areas to experience rapid increases in runoff during storm events, elevated concentrations of nutrients and contaminants, altered channel morphology and/or realignment of watercourses, increased stream temperatures, depletion of dissolved oxygen, reduced biodiversity and an increase of tolerant species, and reduced nutrient uptake.

4.2.4. Invasive Species : Over time, many non-native species have been introduced to the area both intentionally and accidentally. While some of these non-native species are relatively benign, others can invade communities aggressively and negatively affect terrestrial, wetland and aquatic communities. It is thus important to mark the distinction between non-native and invasive species – not all non-native species are invasive, but all invasive species are non-native (Pysek et al., 2004). To varying degrees, invasive species take over habitats, outcompeting and displacing native species. The more problematic invasive species are able to invade and dominate multiple habitat types. Some invasive species release chemical compounds that inhibit the germination and/or growth of native seeds and seedlings and thus simplify species diversity and ecosystems. (Complexity adds robustness to ecosystems.) Invasive species are considered one of the top five threats to biodiversity in the province of Ontario (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2005). Invasive species established in the NAI study area include European Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) in forests, Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in wetlands and Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) in rivers and waterways. Invasive forest pests and diseases include the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis); a beetle accidentally introduced from Asia causing mortality in all Ash (Fraxinus spp.) tree species; Beech Scale (Cryptococcus fagisuga), an exotic insect which renders American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) trees susceptible to infection by the non-native Nectria coccinea var. faginata fungus leading to lethal Beech Bark Disease (Hodge et al., 2008); Dutch Elm Disease, a lethal disease of Elm trees caused by a non-native fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi which is spread by the native Elm Bark Beetle (Hylurgopinus rufipes) and the non-native European Elm Bark Beetle (Scolytus multistriatus) (ibid). Butternut Canker is a lethal disease of Butternut (Juglans cinerea) trees caused by the non-native fungus Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum (Hodge et al. 2008). It has caused widespread death and decline of Butternut trees through their range. 4.2.5. Climate Change : Climate change is occurring and has caused visible local environmental effects. Temperature changes affect species ranges allowing more southern species to become established farther north. Species that cannot tolerate warmer temperatures must be free to move northward in order to avoid local extinctions. Thus wildlife movement corridors and linked natural areas across the landscape will become increasingly important as terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are disrupted and/or are modified as a result of climate change. New relationships between species and habitat must be established. Drought is another anticipated effect of climate change. Drought tolerance may become a more important factor in shaping vegetation communities. Stress due to drought may also decrease resistance of species to disease. Drought can also lower water levels which can affect surface water and groundwater availability, changing the type and distribution of wetlands. Lower water levels in streams and rivers may affect fish habitat and spawning success.



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Warmer winters are linked to increased insect pest population levels when temperatures do not drop low enough to kill them off. Warmer winter and drought during the winter also affect the amount of ice cover and the amount of snow pack, reducing the insulating capacity of ice and snow and possibly affecting wildlife behaviour over winter. Intense storms increase the risk of flooding events and erosion of stream banks and shorelines, threatening infrastructure such as dams and bridges over waterways and impacting water quality. Storms may damage trees and other vegetation along riverine systems and the lakefront. 4.2.6. Loss of Biodiversity : Loss of biodiversity is a major threat to ecosystem stability and resilience. Habitat loss, degradation of habitat quality (e.g. due to fragmentation and reduction in size of natural patches, pollution, etc.), competition with invasive species, losses to diseases particularly non-native pathogens, climate change effects and other factors all contribute to decreases in biodiversity. Maintenance of linkages between areas of natural habitat and provision for wildlife movement corridors can help to guard against biodiversity loss by allowing for re-population if local extinctions occur. Biodiversity gives strength to ecosystems as more niches are filled and greater complexity allows for more connections in food webs and support for more ecosystem services. 4.3. NATURAL HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Governing bodies and the public are becoming more aware of the environmental costs of urbanization and population growth. They are showing increasing concern for the environment, increasing interest in preserving and conserving the natural features that remain, and in mitigating and restoring what has been damaged. These interests and concerns are reflected in legislated and planning efforts. 4.3.1. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) : The PPS provides direction on all matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development (Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2005a). Among other things, the PPS directs municipalities to protect natural features and areas over the long term, with a focus on natural heritage systems planning that will preserve ecological function, biodiversity and linkages between features. The PPS identifies outright protection of significant features from the impacts of development (significant habitat of endangered and threatened species, significant wetlands, significant coastal wetlands) and requires demonstration of no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions (significant woodlands south and east of the Canadian Shield, significant valleylands south and east of the Canadian Shield, significant wildlife habitat and significant areas of natural and scientific interest). 4.3.2. Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) : The Niagara Escarpment Plan was established to provide protection to the unique ecological and geological features of the escarpment. As the Niagara Escarpment extends through a variety of Ontario landscapes, the NEP designates seven landuse categories, ranging from natural areas, to intensive urban development and mineral extraction areas. The Escarpment Natural Area designation gives the greatest protection to natural features, followed by the Escarpment Protection Area designation. The Escarpment Rural designation buffers the protected natural areas from the mineral extraction, major and minor urban and recreational designations. 4.3.3. Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) : The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan was created to guide land use and resource management on the Oak Ridges Moraine, an area of unique environmental, geological and hydrological features that are essential to the well-being of south-central Ontario. The ORMCP recognizes four landuse designations of which the Natural Core Areas and Linkage Areas are most protective of natural features, and are buffered by Countryside Areas from Settlement Areas. 4.3.4. Greenbelt Plan : The Greenbelt Plan includes the protection afforded by the NEP, the ORMCP and the Parkway Belt West Plan and extends protection to additional lands identified as Protected



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Countryside. In the Protected Countryside, natural areas are part of the Natural Heritage System that together with a Water Resource System provides a continuous and permanent landbase necessary to support ecological integrity. 4.3.5. Natural Heritage Systems : A watershed natural heritage system has been defined by TRCA and is also being developed by CVC to identify, protect and enhance natural features in the watersheds of the NAI study area. The TRCA Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy was developed between 2001 and 2006 and was approved in principle by the TRCA Board in 2007 (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2007a). The Credit Valley Watershed Natural Heritage System is being defined through a four-phase study process. It is currently described in the document Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed Phases 1 & 2: Watershed Characterization and Landscape Scale Analysis, Final Technical Report (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011). These natural heritage systems are identified and designed at the watershed scale. It is intended that municipal planning authorities can use the watershed natural heritage systems and conservation authority strategies to identify regional and local natural heritage systems, and to review existing natural heritage system policies and strategies in municipal planning documents to enhance the protection of natural heritage features and functions over the long term (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2007a). These watershed natural heritage system srategies have been developed to address the natural heritage policies of the PPS 2005 and conform to provincial plans including the Niagara Escarpment Plan (Niagara Escarpment Commission, 2005, revised 2010), Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2002), Greenbelt Plan (Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2005b) and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Ontario Ministry for Public Infrastructure and Renewal 2006) (Credit Valley Conservation, 2011; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2007a). The PPS defines the natural heritage system as: a system of natural heritage features and areas, linked by natural corridors which are necessary to maintain biological and geological diversity, natural functions, viable populations of native species and ecosystems. These systems can include lands that have been restored and areas with the potential to be restored to a natural state. The Natural Heritage Reference Manual for Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2010a), and the previous 1999 edition were created to provide technical guidance to implement the natural heritage policies of the PPS. The guidelines of this manual represent the minimum standard required and planning authorities such as municipalities may choose to go beyond these standards (ibid). By implementing natural heritage systems throughout the coverage area the negative affects of past and present urban development will be minimized. The NAI project contributes to the goal of identifying and refining the natural heritage features throughout the study area. 4.3.6. Region of Peel Greenlands System : The Region of Peel Official Plan (Regional Municipality of Peel, 2008) includes a Greenlands System designed to provide protection for the natural environment (Regional Municipality of Peel, 2008). It consists of Core Areas, Natural Areas and Corridors (NAC) and Potential Natural Areas and Corridors (PNAC). Core Areas are given the highest level of protection to provide uninterrupted natural systems and maximum biodiversity. These areas are protected and are functionally supported, connected and/or buffered by NAC and PNAC areas (ibid). The Peel Greenlands System includes Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA), Escarpment Natural Areas and Escarpment Protection Areas identified in the Niagara Escarpment Plan, fish and wildlife habitat, endangered and threatened species habitat, wetlands, woodlands, valley and stream corridors, shorelines, natural lakes, natural corridors, groundwater recharge and discharge areas, open space portions of the Parkway Belt West Plan 1978 and other natural features and functional areas (Regional Municipality of Peel, 2008).



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4.3.7. Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) : The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has a program to evaluate the significance of wetlands based on a variety of physical, biological and social criteria (Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, 3rd edition). Wetlands may be evaluated individually or as complexes that have related hydrology and that function as a whole. The result of evaluations is the determination that a wetland, or wetland complex, is provincially significant or not. In the past, regional or local significance was determined by the wetland evaluation scores; however this is no longer the case. The significance of other evaluated and/or identified wetlands within municipalities is the responsibility of the regional and/or area municipalities. The NAI study area includes provincially significant wetlands as well as other wetlands that are not provincially significant. Some wetlands are unevaluated. Development and site alteration are not permitted within PSWs in accordance with the PPS. Policies for protection, development and site alteration and mitigation/compensation for other wetlands are provided in provincial plans, municipal official plans, as well as the conservation authority regulations and policies. 4.3.8. Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) : The PPS defines ANSIs as: “areas of land and water containing natural landscapes of features that have been identified as having life science or earth science values related to protection, scientific study or education.” Earth science ANSIs contain significant geological features. Life science ANSIs are evaluated on an MNR Ecoregion scale and contain the best natural heritage features and landscapes outside of provincial parks and reserves. Life science ANSIs are selected based on quality and representation of the province’s natural heritage. Both Life Science and Earth Science ANSIs are evaluated and identified as provincially or regionally significant. The NAI coverage area contains both life science and an earth science ANSI’s. 4.3.9. Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA) : Environmentally Significant Areas (sometimes referred to as Environmentally Sensitive Areas) are identified areas that contain natural features or ecological functions that are significant at a regional scale and are recognized in order to provide protection to them. ESA areas may often coincide at least in part with ANSI boundaries. Conservation Authorities are responsible for identifying ESAs according to a set of criteria. The NAI study area contains ESA’s, with those in the Credit River watershed identified by Credit Valley Conservation and those in the watersheds of Etobicoke Creek, Mimico Creek and the Humber River identified by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 4.3.10. Significant Wildlife Habitat (Region of Peel) : Significant wildlife habitat is a key natural feature identified for protection under the PPS. Documents such as OMNR’s Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2000) provides technical information on the identification, description and prioritization of significant wildlife habitat. Municipalities were tasked with carrying out the details of putting the PPS directive into effect. Toward this end, the Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon jointly commissioned an analysis of the criteria and thresholds for identifying significant wildlife habitat in their respective jurisdictions (North-South Environmental Inc. et al., 2009) and will consider this analysis when their respective Official Plans are updated. A variety of criteria have been identified that fall into four groupings: seasonal concentration areas, rare vegetation communities or specialized habitat for wildlife, habitats for Species of Conservation Concern and animal movement corridors. Thresholds for determination of significance for many of the criteria have been identified. For some criteria any occurrence is significant and for other criteria too little data exists currently to establish significance thresholds.



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5. NAI METHODOLOGY 5.1. DATA COMPILATION FROM EXISTING SOURCES AND NATURAL HERITAGE DATABASE One of the key objectives of the NAI project is to assemble natural heritage data for the study area into a single location. Available data compilation from existing sources, and its evaluation was conducted prior to initiating any field work, and is also a continuing process. Major inventory-type data sets from a variety of sources were assembled and assessed for currency (data older than 20 years was considered to be outdated), completeness (both taxonomic and geographic) and robustness (generated by knowledgeable professionals or their equivalent). Examples of inventory-type data sets incorporated into the NAI data set are OMNR ANSI reports, PSW evaluations, species and community data and mapping generated by conservation authorities (CVC, TRCA, Conservation Halton), Mississauga Natural Areas Survey data and mapping; ESA reports and planning-related studies where raw data (i.e. more details than in summary reports) was available. Incidental data is also included in the database however it was not used to assess data gaps. The NAI data set is inventory in nature, and thus collection of species/community presence data was the main objective. Incidental notation of population size, in particular for uncommon or tracked species, was collected at times but information on population sizes were not consistently collected. All species data points accepted into the database were required to have a location, date of collection and identified observer associated with each record. Location was required to be ascribed to a natural area. Vegetation community data was required to have an associated polygon shape and the determination of vegetation type that is supported with field data (e.g. description of vegetation layer species composition, cover, height, soils etc). A Natural Heritage Database has been developed as a product of the NAI project. This is an MS Access database that contains the most complete and most recent NAI data set covering all natural areas in the study area. This database includes all of the data compiled under this project and will serve as a single source for the most up-to-date natural heritage information on natural areas of the Credit River watershed and the Region of Peel, containing both vegetation community and species occurrence data. Direct access to the database is controlled in order protect sensitive data but data requests can be made by contacting CVC. Further work is needed to establish spatial linkage between the database and the GIS (Geographic Information System) that stores the community and natural area shapes. Data on the presence of aquatic habitat is also of interest to the NAI project. However, at this time, the spatial definition of aquatic habitat differs from how terrestrial habitat is defined, and integration between data on aquatic habitats and the current terrestrial data set of the NAI has not occurred. Further work is needed to link aquatic data sets with terrestrial data sets. 5.2. NAI CORE INVENTORIES Key inventory types were identified for the assessment of data gaps. These were selected to indicate data-completeness for basic characterization of natural areas. The NAI core inventories are:

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5.3. IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL AREAS For the purpose of this project, “natural areas” are defined as areas with natural or naturalizing vegetation communities. In practical terms, the NAI project identifies as “natural”, all community types presented in the Ecological Land Classification guide (Lee et al., 1998). Manicured and agricultural areas are excluded, as are non-natural non-vegetated areas. “Cultural communities” have a history of human origin, such as agricultural fields that have been allowed to naturalize or undergo natural succession (forming cultural meadows, cultural thickets, cultural savannahs and cultural woodlands), plantations that are being allowed to undergo natural processes (cultural plantations) and forests that are undergoing non-natural thinning in the form of selective logging (cultural woodlands). While these cultural communities are either currently highly disturbed or have a severe disturbance history, resulting in a potentially atypical appearance or atypical species composition for their location, their value as wildlife habitat is recognized and they are viewed as being in transition back to the natural state, for the purpose of the NAI. From digital Community Series mapping (derived from air photo interpretation) across the NAI study area, natural areas have been identified as contiguous patches of natural community types. Fig. 10 Natural areas end at boundaries with non-natural land uses, such as standard-width roads, active railway lines, residential/commercial/industrial land use, manicured areas and agricultural fields. All natural areas have been given a unique identifying number (referred to as an NAI number). A natural area may contain one or many different vegetation communities/types. Cultural meadows over 2 ha in size are given their own NAI number, even though they may be contiguous with other natural communities. Cultural meadows less than 2 ha in size are included with the adjacent natural area. While the initial delineation of natural areas is interpreted (from air photos), mapping generated by field work in a natural area is considered to be more authoritative. The final NAI mapping reconciles interpreted mapping derived from air photo interpretation by field verification. It should also be noted that the boundaries of natural areas may change with time, due to land use changes and/or naturalization and restoration efforts. Natural cover may be removed to facilitate other land uses and natural cover may also be allowed to re-establish when restoration or natural succession of manicured, agricultural and non-natural non-vegetated areas occurs. The mapping presented in this report is thus, the state of land use and vegetation cover at the time that either the field work was done or when the mapping was generated. 5.4 DATA GAP ANALYSIS Once all natural areas in the study area were identified, a data gap analysis, based on the compiled existing major data sources, was conducted to determine whether each natural area was data-complete or data-incomplete for each of the three NAI core inventories (vegetation communities, plant species, breeding bird species). To be data-complete, existing data had to fulfill four criteria:

1. Complete taxonomic coverage was possible – the existing data must be inventory, not incidental, in nature and must allow for the potential detection of all species in the targeted taxonomic group (i.e. all vascular plant species or all breeding bird species) 2. Complete geographic coverage - all parts of the natural area were visited within the bounds of where permission to access property was permitted 3. Data is defensible - the observer had to have sufficient expertise to provide highly accurate observations 4. Data is current - the data must be less than 20 years old.

It should be noted that as time passes, an area that was considered to be data-complete could become data-incomplete as the data set ages. Existing data older than 20 years should be re-confirmed or the natural area re-inventoried. This data gap analysis was used to identify where field work was needed.



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5.5 SELECTION OF SITES FOR FIELD WORK All of the natural areas identified in the study area were assigned to a high, medium or low priority group. High priority areas included at least part of an ESA or regionally significant Life Science ANSI, were flagged as being a high priority by CVC, TRCA or the municipalities (including the regional municipalities), or were considered by CVC’s Terrestrial Ecosystem Enhancement Model (TEEM) to be high-functioning (TEEM score 4-6) at a landscape level. (TEEM rated all natural habitat patches in the Credit River watershed and the Region of Peel on the basis of 6 landscape-scale ecological functions, producing a score for each habitat patch that ranged between 0 and 6. Habitat patches that received TEEM scores over 4 were considered to have the potential to be higher-functioning at the landscape-scale. It should be noted that TEEM score indicates potential function based on landscape metrics and not on field observations.) Well over half of the natural areas fell into the high priority group. Medium priority areas included all other natural areas with data gaps except for areas that were (largely) included in provincially significant Life Science ANSIs. Low priority areas included natural areas that fall into provincially significant Life Science ANSIs and data complete areas. Provincially significant Life Science ANSI designation were viewed as providing sufficient protection to natural areas that inventories, where data gaps existed, could be delayed until after more urgently-needed data for other areas had been collected. Due to their status, most provincially significant ANSIs in the study area already had adequate inventory coverage. Data complete natural areas in this low priority grouping would be expected to move up- to higher priority ranking as their data sets aged, so they were not excluded from longer-term inventory efforts. Over the long term, inventory work would cycle through the high, then medium and then low priority natural areas. Next, the high priority natural areas were prioritized within their group. For each of these high priority natural areas a score was calculated based on the area’s TEEM score (4-6), the regional significance of the area (did it contain a regional Life Science ANSI or an ESA), whether it was flagged as high priority by a conservation authority or municipality, the presence of special features (such as Species At Risk, provincially or regionally rare species or communities, possible old growth forest, interior forest habitat) and whether the area was afforded protection by several plan areas (e.g. Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, some NEP designations, some ORMCP designations). The high priority natural areas were ranked according to their score and site selection proceeded downward from the top of the list. The number of sites selected for field work each year was limited by the estimated amount of field work that could be accomplished by the observer teams for each of the core inventories that had data gaps, and by the access permissions that were received. Private properties make up the largest proportion of many of the natural areas. The intention of the NAI project is to achieve full data coverage for the NAI core inventories, for all of the high priority areas, and then proceed to undertaking the inventories for the medium priority areas and then the low priority areas. 5.6 FIELD WORK Field work was conducted only where permission to access properties was obtained. While this results in gaps in coverage for some areas, one of the NAI project’s primary principles was and is to respect landowner privacy. At times it was possible to observe species and communities from a distance, and such observations were recorded as long as trespass did not occur. Vegetation



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communities usually do not coincide with property boundaries (although they can as a result of land use disturbance history) and if part of a community could be determined from a property with access, the boundary of that community could be extrapolated over the property line to an area not visited, where air photos suggested that the vegetation community was the same. Some limitations on data collection should be noted. For the most part, data collection was conducted between May and October, during the weekday daylight hours (usually ”working hours”), except breeding bird inventories conducted from approximately first light until noon, and amphibian breeding surveys conducted during spring nights from dark until midnight. These factors may affect species observation as fauna activity may be different in the “off” hours, noise and traffic may be different on weekends, and early-blooming ephemeral plants may not be detectable during this period. Vegetation community surveyors generally made single visits to a natural area, although an extended time period may have been required to cover a large area. The NAI data reflects what is known to occur (species presence only) at each natural area and does not comment on species absence . It is possible that species that actually occur in natural areas were not observed and therefore, were not recorded in the inventory. The NAI methodology has considered the trade-off between increasing data coverage for a single area versus increasing the inventory coverage for many sites across the Credit watershed and Peel region and has attempted to strike a balance in light of the many data gaps across the study area. 5.6.1. Vegetation Community Inventories: Vegetation communities were classified using the OMNR Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for Southern Ontario First Approximation 1998 system, designed to provide a comprehensive, consistent provincial standard approach to describe, inventory and interpret ecosystems (Lee et al., 1998). Vegetation communities within the natural areas were classified to vegetation type, the most detailed level of classification in the ELC system. On occasion, there was insufficient data to classify a community beyond the ecosite level (due to insufficient soils data). Field work is necessary to be able to classify communities to ecosite and vegetation type levels. In the field, vegetation communities were identified, their boundaries determined and the boundaries were mapped onto orthophotos. After field mapping was done, the orthophoto mapping was digitized to generate electronic mapping using GIS. Data was collected on each vegetation community, as per the OMNR ELC card. During the first two field seasons of the NAI project, 2008 and 2009, some modifications were made to the ELC protocol, in order to cover more natural areas per season. For these years, plant species lists were collected over the whole natural area and not on a per-polygon basis and full determination of all soil characteristics were not mandatory. Sufficient soils data was collected to be able to determine whether the soil was mineral or organic, and if organic, the depth of the organic layer, depth to mottles and/or gley and depth to water table. The guiding principle for soil data collection was to gather enough data to enable accurate classification of the community to the vegetation type level. From 2010 onwards, more soil data was collected, to be able to determine soil texture and moisture regime and plant lists per polygon were recorded (although simply as a list of vascular plant species present, abundance in each vegetation layer not noted). This additional data collection was added in spite of slowing the rate of coverage on the ground, because the view of the NAI data gathering shifted from serving as a trigger for additional more detailed work, to serving as the core data-gathering for a community. Due to time constraints and the large number of natural areas to be covered, cultural meadows and plantations were generally not included in the field work in 2008 and 2009. This was strictly a logistical decision, not a reflection on the ecological role or importance of cultural communities in the natural heritage landscape. Small cultural meadows and plantation patches surrounded by natural vegetation were included in ELC classification and mapping, and cultural meadows and plantations adjacent to natural communities as well as stand-alone cultural meadows and plantations were set as lower priorities to be addressed at a later date. From 2010 onward, some large cultural meadows were targeted as high priority areas for breeding bird inventories in order to gather data on grassland



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bird species. ELC inventories were also done for these grassland areas to provide community context for the breeding bird observations. Also from 2010 onward, plantations are now covered when they are encountered as part of a larger natural area but they are not targeted as stand-alone areas. 5.6.2. Botanical Inventories: Botanical specialists conducted vascular plant inventories at selected sites. These targeted inventories were augmented by flora lists generated by ELC surveyors. The botanical inventories usually involved multiple visits throughout the plant growing season (May to October) to achieve as complete a list as possible. Multiple field visits are desirable as some species, such as spring ephemerals and late-blooming species are only detectable or identifiable at certain times of the growing season. Botanists covered as much of each natural area as possible, determined by access permission, and cover the full range of habitat types present. Species presence was recorded. When Species At Risk, provincially rare species, regionally rare species (as per Kaiser, 2001) or species tracked by CVC or TRCA were encountered, the location was measured precisely with a GPS unit. Notes on the abundance of the species at that location and GPS accuracy were also recorded. 5.6.3. Breeding Bird Inventories: Ornithologists conducted breeding bird inventories at selected natural areas. During the breeding season from June through mid-July, each natural area was visited twice (except in rare circumstances) with at least one week between visits (to differentiate between migrants and species that were living and potentially breeding at the site). Ornithologists covered as much of each natural area as possible, determined by access permission, recording species presence and the type of breeding evidence. When a Species At Risk, provincially rare species or species tracked by CVC or TRCA was encountered, the territory or nest location was recorded either using a GPS unit (if feasible) or by approximating the position on orthophoto mapping. For probable and confirmed types of breeding evidence, a marked territory indicates the presence of two individuals (a breeding pair) rather than a single individual. 5.6.4. Other Species Records: Fish species records were obtained from fisheries inventory data collected by the conservation authorities, over the past 20 years. Fish observations were made using a variety of techniques including electro-fishing, seining and dip-netting. Fish data collected off-site (i.e. not within the natural area) but within 500 m upstream or downstream of the natural area under consideration were extrapolated to the natural area as long as there were no changes in stream order or size and there were no major barriers that would prevent the movement of fish along the watercourse. Incidental observations of other fauna, including butterflies/skippers, dragonflies/damselflies, reptiles/amphibians and mammals were also recorded. Occasionally an inventory-type method was used to detect targeted groups of taxa (e.g. road call counts to detect breeding frogs and toads). 5.6.5. Species Nomenclature: Species nomenclature follows the CVC master species list. There are some differences between nomenclature used by CVC and by TRCA, but the CVC list was selected because the NAI data is stored in CVC’s Natural Heritage Database and thus the nomenclature used must be compatible with the database. The CVC master species list uses combined nomenclature from the Natural Heritage Information Centre (Natural Heritage Information Centre, 2011), the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (IT IS; Government of Canada, 2011a), the FLORA Ontario - Integrated Botanical Information System (FOIBIS; University of Guelph, 2005) and occasionally other sources. This list is updated periodically as new species are added and taxonomic names are changed.

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Date: 2018-02-05

Subject: Recommendation Report - Proposed Interim Control By-Law for the Marysfield Neighbourhood within the Toronto Gore Rural Estate Secondary Plan Area

Contact: David Waters, Director (Interim), Policy Planning, Planning & Development Services, (905) 874-2074, [email protected]

Recommendations:

1. THAT the report from David Waters, Director (Interim), Policy Planning, Planning

and Development Services, dated February 5, 2018, to the Council Meeting of

February 7, 2018, re: Recommendation Report – Proposed Interim Control By-

law for the Marysfield Neighbourhood within the Toronto Gore Rural Estate

Secondary Plan Area, be received;

2. THAT staff be directed to continue with undertaking the Toronto Gore Density

Policy Review and associated Marysfield Neighbourhood Character Review to

ensure the protection of the existing community character of the Marysfield

neighbourhood within the Toronto Gore Secondary Plan Area; and,

3. THAT pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, City Council enact the

proposed Interim Control By-law for a period of one year, attached hereto as

Appendix A.

Overview:

As part of the Official Plan Review, the City of Brampton is currently undertaking the Toronto Gore Density Policy Review and the associated Marysfield Neighbourhoood Character Review to assess the area’s development potential given the special character of these communities.

Developed in the 1970’s, the Marysfield neighbourhood is considered a distinctive community due to its unique history and special character. This

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neighbourhood has been subject to increasing pressures related to applications for lot severances, which has had the effect of intensifying the existing uses in the neighbourhood. Over the past 20 years, a number of applications, including two recently-filed severance applications, have been filed for lands within Toronto Gore, most of which were properties within the Marysfield neighbourhood.

It is recommended that City Council enact an Interim Control By-Law to protect the Marysfield neighbourhood from new development and future severances of residential lands within the Estates Residential Area until the Marysfield Neighbourhood Character Review and Toronto Gore Density Policy Review is finalized and Council has approved the appropriate amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning by-Law.

Background: As part of the Official Plan Review currently underway, the City of Brampton has initiated the Toronto Gore Density Policy Review to assess the development potential of the large remaining parcels of vacant land within this secondary plan area. In conjunction with the Toronto Gore Density Review Study, the City has initiated the Marysfield Neighbourhood Character Review in relation to severances within the Marysfield neighbourhood, a mature estate residential community located in northeast Brampton. Developed in the 1970’s, the Marysfield neighbourhood is considered a distinctive community due to its unique history and special character. This neighbourhood has been subject to increasing pressures related to applications for lot severances. The Toronto Gore Secondary Plan Area is located in northeast Brampton, generally bounded by Countryside Drive to the north, Castlemore Road to the south, The Gore Road to the east, and Goreway Drive to the west, along with two areas north of Countryside, one of which is the neighbourhood of Marysfield. The Toronto Gore Secondary Plan Area is designated as Estate Residential, Unique Communities, and Open Space within the City of Brampton’s Official Plan, and is primarily characterized by single detached dwellings on large estate lots. While this area has been identified as a secondary plan in the Official Plan, the only policies that exist are found in the Official Plan that are very general in direction and guidance. Within the Official Plan, a minimum lot size of 0.8 hectares (2 acres) is required for properties within the Toronto Gore Estate area to provide for the continued protection of

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the area’s existing rural estate character from consent and severance applications. However, there have been multiple severance requests within the Toronto Gore community to create new residential lots smaller than the minimum permitted lot size of 0.8 hectares, particularly within the Marysfield neighbourhood, situated toward the northeast area of Toronto Gore (refer to Figure 1, Marysfield Neighbhorhood). In November, 2011, through Resolution PDD223-2011, City Council directed staff to further review the Official Plan policies respecting severances in the Estate Residential Area within the Marysfield Drive subdivision. Initial findings of the Marysfield Neighbourhood Character Review (the “Marysfield Study”) indicate that consideration should be given to adding clearer policies in the Official Plan for new development, including severances, in order to protect the existing character of this estate residential area. Over the past 20 years, approximately 12 severance applications, plus 2 additional applications in late January 2018, have been filed for lands within Toronto Gore, most of which were properties within the Marysfield neighbourhood and represent an intensification of existing use in the neighbourhood. Estate lots within Toronto Gore require a minimum lot size of 0.8 hectares and a minimum lot width of 45 metres, according to the City’s existing zoning by-law. To support the direction of the Marysfield Study, it is recommended that an Interim Control By-Law be enacted, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, to protect the study area from any further changes to the lands and intensification of residential lands within the Estates Residential Area that may prematurely result in redevelopment that could negatively impact and erode the existing character of the existing Marysfield community. Current Situation: As a component of the Official Plan Review, the City has initiated a Toronto Gore Density Policy Review, and associated Marysfield Study. The Marysfield Study seeks to review the Official Plan policies respecting severances for the subject community in order to protect the neighbourhood’s existing mature character from new development and inappropriate severances in connection with this Estate Residential Area. To date, preliminary drafts of the Marysfield Study and Toronto Gore Density Policy Review prepared by the project consulting team have been revised to incorporate comments from City and Peel Region staff. The draft studies and preliminary policy recommendations will be presented to Council in the second quarter of 2018 at which time staff will seek direction to proceed with public consultation. It is therefore recommended that, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, an Interim Control By-Law be enacted for a one-year period to protect the Marysfield

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neighbourhood study area from further premature severances of residential lands within the Estates Residential Area that may negatively affect the neighbourhood’s existing character, prior to the completion of the study and Council amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law. Corporate Implications: No corporate implications have been identified at this time. Strategic Plan: The proposed exemption by-law supports the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan priority of Smart Growth to build complete communities to accommodate growth for people and jobs. Conclusion: In light of the aforementioned, staff recommends that the attached Interim Control By-law be enacted to protect the Marysfield neighbourhood area from new development and future severances, until the Marysfield Study is finalized and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law are approved by Council. Respectfully submitted, Approved by: Approved by:

David Waters, RPP, MCIP, PLE Director (Interim), Policy Planning Planning & Development Services

Rob Elliott, RPP, MCIP, MBA Commissioner, Planning & Development Services

Attachments: Appendix A: Toronto Gore Rural Estate and Marysfield Study Area Appendix B: Proposed Interim Control By-Law Report authored by: Daniella Balasal, Policy Planner

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DRAFT

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON

BY-LAW Number ___________- 2018

An Interim Control By-Law applicable to part of the area subject to

Zoning By-law 270-2004

WHEREAS The Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton (“Council”) directed staff by resolution to further review the Official Plan policies with respect to severances in the Estate Residential Area within the Marysfield Drive area, which has been initiated as the Marysfield Neighbourhood Character Review (the “Study”);

AND WHEREAS Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P13, as amended, permits the municipality to pass an interim control by-law to be in effect for a period of time, not to exceed one year, to prohibit the use of land, building or structures within a defined area; AND WHEREAS Council deems that while the City expeditiously completes the Study, an Interim Control By-law is necessary to prohibit new development and severances within the unique estate residential community known as the Marysfield Drive study area; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton ENACTS as follows: 1. Notwithstanding any other by-law to the contrary, no person shall, within the area

set out in Schedule A to this Interim Control By-Law, use any residential land, building or structure for any purpose whatsoever except for a use that lawfully existed on the date of the passage of this interim control by-law as long as it continues to be used for such purpose.

2. This by-law expires one year from the date of its enactment and passage by Council.

ENACTED and PASSED this 7th day of February, 2018.

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By-law Number _________- 2018

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________________________________ Linda Jeffrey, Mayor

________________________________ Peter Fay, City Clerk

(file reference, if applicable, or delete)

Approved as to form.

20__/month/day

[insert name]

Approved as to content.

2018/2/6

David Waters

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