Audio check. One, two, one, two, three. Teams. Audio check. Audio check. Audio check. >> Check. One, two. Testing. Audio. Check one two. Testing audio. Check one, two. Check. One, two. Check one two. Testing audio. Check one two. Check one Okay. Get it. >> [music] >> Good morning, councelor Vicente. Can we check your audio, please? That's okay. I don't need to check this. It is 9:30. As we begin today's meeting, we would like to acknowledge that we are gathered here today on the traditional territories of the Missagas, the Credit Hodnne, and Wendat nations who have called this land home since time immemorial and moral. Please all rise for the singing of our national anthem to be followed by a moment of personal reflection. >> [music] >> Oh, our home and native land. [music] True patriot love. In all of us command with glowing hearts we [music] see the rise the true north strong and free [music] from far and wide. Oh Canada we stand [music] on God for thee. God give our land [music] glorious and free. Oh God [music] son of God, holy oh we stand on God. Oh, [music] >> a few updates for the agenda. The clerk will um go over. >> Thank you, Mayor Brown. Uh the following additions have been published to the revised agenda. 7.2 a delegation from Corey Butler. Um founder and executive director of Zamar Music Incorporated. 7.3 a delegation from Anuran for independent living. And this is tied to item 6.3 16.3 leasing of 9916 the Gore Road. And 7.4 4 delegation from Sandra Gomez, Bmpton resident regarding stop sign at morning mist and Canada Goose and the staff update government relations matters. The presentation has been published. >> Okay. Can I um uh any other items to be added? Councelor Ber. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh discussion item regarding uh ribbon sudu. Um this is regarding a sepsis motion that we brought back last year. Um just a memorial that we have >> memorial tree. Thank you so much. >> You want that as an item for discussion. >> 16.6 memorial tree. Okay. So I have a motion moved by councelor power. I have a motion moved by councelor Power, seconded by councelor Plesi to um approve the agenda. All those in favor? Motion carries. And councelor P is also reminding me to wish the Honey Badgers the best of luck as they play tonight in the Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship Series uh against uh Winnipeg. Um uh and uh our next item is declarations of municipal conflict of interest. Are there any conflicts of interest? >> Seeing none, the adoption of minutes. We have a minor for us July 8th, 2026. Any questions or comments? Seeing none, we have a motion moved by councelor Keenan and second by councelor Broad to approve the minutes as published and circulated. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to a consent motion. Um 8.1 government relations matters. 12.1 minutes of audit committee June 9th. [snorts] 14. >> So that that's also the one that's in camera. So we're going to hold both of them, right? >> Just holding camera. >> Okay. >> Okay. Correspondence. Peele regional chair intimate partner violence and emergency shelters. Notice a motion. um for the officials rooms in honor of Gary Collins. Notice of motion name soccer fields. Notice of motion school bus arm cameras. Notice of motion speed cushions. Notice of motion temporary speed cushions. Notice of motion. No parking signs. 16.1 referred matters list. Close minute audit committee. City Council July 8th 66 Main Street North. Um and then for 19.4 um I'd just like to refer that back to do a um a proper full RFP. >> Yeah, that's what I have here. >> Yeah. So, can we do that now? I don't we get these unsolicited offers but I don't want to give any company um an advantage. >> Yeah. Refer back to staff for a full RFP. Okay. >> Okay. Refer. Okay. The clerk will summarize items to be included on the consent motion for approval. Dear Mayor Brown, the following items are included on consent. [clears throat] 18 sorry 8.1 government relations matters. 12.1 minutes of the audit committee June 9th. 14.1 correspondence from Peele Regional Chair regarding intimate partner violence and emergency shelters. 15.1 Notice of motion regarding naming the officials room in honor of Gar Gary Collins at Susan Fennel Recreation Center. 15.2 Notice of motion regarding naming of soccer fields. 15.3 Notice of motion regarding school bus arm cameras. 15.4 Notice of motion regarding speed cushions. 15.5 Notice of motion regarding temporary speed cushions. 15.6 Notice of motion regarding no parking signs. 16.1 referred matters list. 19.2 City Council closed minutes July 8th. And 19.3 update for 166 Main Street North. >> Okay. Um we have a motion moved by councelor Bar, second by councelor Santos to approve the consent motion. All those in favor? Motion carries. Um and just to say um thank you to council for approving the naming of the soccer fields after those six extraordinary BMPonians. They do have a match coming up in September and Aiva told me it might be a perfect opportunity to have them all here again for the naming. I think it would be very special. I know councelor Keenan and council maduros are particularly passionate about soccer. So, thank you for um seconding that motion. And for the Gary Collins officials room, thank you for um for supporting that motion. As you know, Gary spent 30 years in Pill Village refereeing hockey. And people always get lost at Susan Fennel trying to find the referees rooms. So, I thought at this year's Easter Seals tournament, we could do officially the naming and make sure no one gets lost looking again for that referee's room in the name of a great resident who spent much of his life in Peele Village. And the city of Bmpton. um working for myself and Mayor Robertson for almost 20 years combined. Um uh I got a request from councelor Plesi to vary the agenda um slightly because he the two uh delegations are in regards to issues that he has brought up and he has a meeting at 10:00 and so I think these matters are rather quick. Do I have council's indulgence to vary the agenda? >> Thank you. So the um the two delegations we have um are first for the um Amadia Muslim Jamaat of Bmpton. Correct to the clerk. So if we could have the extraordinary Ashvak Ahmed, someone we all know um up to the podium. Good morning. Thank you mayor. [clears throat] So his worship mayor Patrick Brown and members of council. Good morning and asalamaikum. Babaraku. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon you all. First, I would like to sincerely thank his worship, Mayor Patrick Brown, and members of council for presenting a proclamation in recognition of the MD Muslim Jamaal services and contributions to the community uh letter and uh we are deeply honored and grateful for this recognition. It reflects the city of Bmpton's appreciation of the many ways our community service strives to serve, support, and contribute to the broader society. Thank you also for declaring July as Aha Muslim Heritage Month. This recognition provides an important opportunity to reflect on and highlight the teachings, values, and contributions of the Aya Muslim Jamaat to our community and society. So my name is Ashwak Ahmed and I serve as the secretary of public relations for the Ahmed Muslim Jamaat Bmpton West. I'm here today as a delegate on behalf of the ADA Muslim Jamaat Bmpton to speak regarding parking and land acquisition for Mubarak mosque. Mubarak mosque is not only a place of worship. It has also become a focal point for community service, civic [snorts] engagement, and interfaith activities. We regularly welcome members of the broader community and host a variety of events including Canada Day celebrations, Muslims for remembrance, police recruits, mask tours, and interfaith programs. The mosque is always open to serving not only our own community members but also residents and organizations from across Bmpton. Our community's commitment to service is reflected in our fundraising and support for organizations and initiatives such as the healthcare system, nights table, women's shelter and other community organizations. During the CO 19 pandemic, Mubarak Moss was also opened as a vaccination clinic where thousands of residents were able to receive their vaccinations. As our community continues to grow, however, the existing parking capacity has become insufficient, particularly during Friday prayers, religious holidays, and major community events. The shortage of parking creates challenges for traffic circulation and can affect convenience and public safety for both mosque attendees and the surrounding community. The address to address this issue the Amy Muslim Jamat is requesting the acquisition of the vacant of the lands located along the south and east sides of the mosque property as highlighted in red. Once acquired, this land would be incorporated into the existing parking area. This would increase the mask park mask parking capacity by approx approximately 80% significantly improving parking availability, traffic flow, and overall safety. We believe this expansion will provide a practical and long-term solution to the parking challenges while allowing Mubarak Mas to continue serving a growing community and welcoming residents from across Bmpton. Thank you very much and uh uh for giving us the opportunity to present this delegation. So Ashvak stay uh sit uh stand tight. Um we'll be doing the proclamation after the delegations but we do have some questions about the delegation and we have councelor Plesi and councelor Bar on the board. >> Thank thank you Mr. Mayor. Uh thank you Ashvak for coming. I have no questions just uh setting uh direction to um uh to start the process on uh the potential um uh sale of the property. Um, and Ashv talked a little bit about the parking, but uh, the landscape features um, that we've also discussed um, are going to be um, certainly beneficial to the community. Also, I would like to just say to staff that northeast corner where those jog corner jogs are, if there's an opportunity to round that space out, there's a lot of invasive species and we all know the Amadea community has massive volunteer support. They would love to get in there and and take out all that invasive species. So, which is a fantastic opportunity. um also with the landscaping features and any potential for uh a park replacement uh with the purchaser um would be uh would be a beneficial to the uh to the community as well. Um so I wanted to start that process and um councelor bro thank you Mr. Mayor >> councelor bro >> thank you thank you through you Mr. mayor and just want to say thank you Ashvak and the whole AMBI community who is here today for your delegation councelor Plesi and I are very excited to see the expansion coming in this area we know that you do a lot of work in the community whether it's fundraising whether it's um giving back to the community and very inclusive of all communities um our recent was the candidate event where everyone from all cultures came around to celebrate so really supportive of this um with councelor Plesi but great to see the expans mention because it is well needed in this area. Thank you again. >> So seeing that is there looking to the counselors and to staff. Is there a motion to direct this to staff for um to continue the negotiations? >> We have to start process. >> Yeah. So >> sorry Marlin >> to the mayor it's a simple motion to start our decoration process >> surplus decoration. >> Okay so moved by councelor plushy and councelor bar. All those in favor motion carries. >> Okay. Our next delegation. >> Thank you. Our next delegation is from Corey Butler, founder and executive director of Zamar Music, Inc. Good morning, Mr. Mayor and members of council. I'm Corey Butler, founder and executive director of Zamar Music, a registered charity serving Bmpton since 2016. I've come to you in writing, through your staff, and through your colleagues today. I come to you in person one last time because there's this is no longer about Samar. It's about what Bmpton will lose. Um, is this the second slide or the first? Is that the second one? Can we start from the first slide? >> Do you want to go back to the first? >> Yes, please. >> That's the first one. >> Oh, okay. Okay. First, um, what Bmpton gives to the city. Each week, uh, over 250 families, 13 jobs, including my own. Last year, over a half a billion dollars in revenue, every dollar of it spent in Bmpton's ecosystem, payroll, local vendors, artists, 10 years, millions in cumulative activity at no cost to the city. Vetted three years running by the by the city and the region through the advanced Bmpton fund and through the community investment programs core and B3 funds. Next slide. Uh, and here's what we're ready to build at 50 Vancerk Drive. 3,000 square foot space, 3,000 square ft of teaching, rehearsal, and performance space. And at its heart, Bmpton's first state-of-the-art community recording studio. Today, our artists record in Toronto, Missaga, and even Scar Bro. Every session is Bmpton's talent, Bmpton money, driving down the 410. We designed the answer. Plans are complete, financing secured. A half a million dollars we carry alone. Our contractors are standing by. The only thing missing is the permit. Next slide. We didn't arrive here for lack of trying. 8 months, every requirement met. Over $50,000 in compliance costs for a small charitable organization. uh the exemption confirmed uh for our existing floor area. Your staff even asked the school boards to hold off on their increase. They declined. We offered to work the charge off in service and we were advised that it couldn't be accommodated at this time. I am deeply grateful to councelor Plesing and council bra and to your staff who have worked with us continuously. Uh the effort I believe has been real, but council is the one body that can open this last door. Next slide. Here's the invoice. Uh higher now than in July, $61,788. The breakdown is before you. Uh and let me be fair to your staff. They applied the bylaw exactly as written. The exemption relieved 20,000 of an $81,000 bill. The approximately $61,000 that remain falls entirely on a new second floor space roughly equal to what qualifies for the exemption. Uh because the bylaw uh counts new floor area uh as growth and it has no category for a nonprofit uh community facility. A gap it never contemplated. though it found room for hospitals, places of worship, uh even nonprofit housing, but not nonprofit charitable arts organizations when cultural arts is a priority for this city. Filling [snorts] gaps is part of what council is for. We're not here asking to wave a dollar. Every dollar gets paid. Next slide. I must be honest about where we are. Zamara has begun its windown. not a warning. Uh the last exit before closure becomes final. If we close, Bmpton loses 13 jobs, including my own, 250 families affected, half a million dollars a year in uh of revenue in local uh economic activity. The first community recording studio never built, and our artists keep driving down to 410 for good, at least for the foreseeable future. All of it for $61,788. Next slide. Here's our ask. three parts, each one modest. One, please direct staff to negotiate and execute a community benefit service agreement equal to the charges. We work off every dollar in facility access and uh brand for Bmpton's artists and organizations and program programming for residents as the city has done for with others. Two, release the permit simultaneously so construction begins now. We can finish by October if it's released today. and three, close the gap behind us, direct staff to back a at the next bylaw review on an exemption for nonprofit community and cultural facilities. So, no other charity stands where I stand today. This direction commits a negotiation and a report, not a dollar. To give it today, we can uh still halt the windown. Uh every day after that, the window narrows and and we don't make it past September. Final slide. 10 years of music, 250 families, 13 jobs, Bmpton's first community uh recording studio uh ready to be built. We're not asking for you to wave the charges anymore. Although we'd welcome it if it's given. Rather, we're asking for a chance to work and continue working, direct the agreement, release the permit, and close the gap behind us so no other charity has walks this path. Please don't let 10 years of Bmpton's music end over $61,000. We're offering to pay back in full through service to this city. Thank you. >> I believe councelor Plushie has a helpful solution. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thanks, Corey. I'll start by saying to staff, thank you so much for all the work that you've done. the countless phone calls, emails, meetings going back and forth just trying to figure this one out. I and I really appreciate every all the effort that you've put into this. It's one of those things that it's it's a small small guy standing up there. It's a small organization, but the amount of work that you guys have put into this, I really appreciate that. just goes to show that it's no, you know, it doesn't matter how big you are or how small you are. We bust our butts to make sure that we can we can get things done. That being said, Corey, um we've we've beat it and beat at it and beat at it. The only thing that is left to do is um provide an opportunity for you uh with members of council approve a grant for the 22,000. um as long as that charitable status is is uh is at par up to date. Um and we implore you go to the region, ask for the same thing. Go to the school board, ask for the same thing. Um you're s super important to the community. You're super important to what you do and what you bring to the community. And that's why we today want to be able to stand up to say we recognize you and all the work that you've done. And I'd like to uh ask staff to uh support uh the grant of the Bmpton's DC portion. >> Um and again, we'll see you at the region. I won't see at the school board, but I'll see you we'll see you at the region. Uh Jason, I think wants to add. >> Just thank thanks counselor and through the chair. I would just add then for the clerk that we would uh take that from reserve 16 community grants as the source. Thank you. Oh, >> perfect. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. to administer. >> Yes, correct. And just to say this is not something that ever happens. It's unique because we recognize the unique challenge you face. The worry is that if you do this once that every charity in the city will ask for the same thing. And so I think this is council understanding the unique nature of this individual um challenge. And the last thing we want to do is see a great organization that you have sweat and toil in over 10 years go by the wayside. I would say the region tends to honor decisions made by the city and so hopefully this sets a precedent for your similar ask at the region appeal and the school board. >> Thank you. >> Um we have a motion moved by councelor Plesi. All those in favor motion carries unanimously. >> Just if staff want to make sure that it's fine tuned. >> Yeah. >> I just see some confusion. >> Yeah. Just I just want to make sure >> everyone on the same page. >> Yeah. I just want to make sure the numbers accurate. >> Sorry, >> I just want to know. Is it the full? >> No, it's the 24. It's 24. >> So, the city portion. >> What is the correct amount? Do I have the correct amount on for the city portion? >> City portion. >> Yeah, I would reference the city portion and then I would also add that we can then release the building permit as well. Build that in. >> Yeah. So, um release the building permit and a grant for the city portion. staff are still meeting and talking about it working. >> And so Jeremy is to administer a grant for the city portion to be funded from reserve 16. >> A grant for the city portion in case that number is wrong. Yeah. Okay, I'll do it once again. All those in favor? Motion carries unanimously again. Okay, this takes us back to our proclamations and we have um two proclamations that we're quite proud of. Um and the first proclamation is one that councelor Bur asks for the pleasure of reading because the Mubarak Mazjid is in her uh uh and councelor Plushie's ward. Over to councelor Barardita. The Amadia Heritage Month proclamation. >> Thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. Ambia Muslim Heritage Month. Whereas in recognition of the contributions of the Ambia Muslim Jamat, the city of Bmpton hereby declares and proclaims July as Ambia Muslim Heritage Month. The Ambia Muslim Jamat has a distinguished history of promoting peace, love, and understanding among people of all backgrounds. Its commitment to social justice, humanitarian service, and interfaith dialogue has fostered harmony and unity in our diverse society. Ambia Muslim Heritage Month provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Ambia Muslim Jamat teachings and values, including the service to humanity and the promotion of compassion, equality, and justice. During this month, let us reaffirm our commitment to com combating discrimination, dignitary and religious intolerance. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, inclusiv inclusivity, we can build a society that values and respects the contributions of all its members. Together, let's us celebrate and honor the Ambia Muslim heritage and recognize its significant role in fostering a more harmonious and compassionate world in the spirit of Ambia Muslim Jammed Modto. Love for all, hatred for none. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim July 2026 as AMIA Muslim Heritage Month in the city of Bmpton. [snorts] Uh, >> thank you, Council Ber. And let me just say um how fortunate we are to have an Amadia community in our city. When they had the Jelsa in Bradford a few years ago, I said to the Bradford mayor and council, you're so fortunate. This is a gift to your community. Um what the work of Humanity First globally and domestically is extraordinary. Um, I can personally say that the support your youth chapter has done for the building of our second hospital is something that you've gone above and beyond. And thank you uh for really showcasing such love in our community. And what I find is when any community faces a challenge, the Amadia community is there by their side um in solidarity. And um it's just a beautiful thing to have in a community. Thank you for all the events you do um at the mosque. uh the Canada Day event you do every year, the Remembrance Day event you do every year, beautiful tributes to our country, to our veterans. Uh again and again, um you really embody the values of love for all, hatred for none. Thank you um so much. And we'll present this proclamation in a photo after our second proclamation. So once again, sit tight. Uh in a few minutes, we'll do a council pick uh with those here today from the Amadia community. Our next proclamation um councelor Santos wanted to read and she's a musician herself and that's for reggae month. >> Thank you so much through you mayor Brown reggae month. Whereas Bmpton's rich multicultural community including the significant Caribbean diaspora has greatly influenced the city's arts and cultural identity. Reggae music has been instrumental in fostering cultural exchange, inclusivity, and community cohesion. Officially recognizing Reggae Month in Bmpton enhances cultural awareness by promoting an understanding of reggae's global impact, including its roots in social justice and community empowerment. This proclamation helps boost economic activity by driving tourism, increasing attendance at arts and cultural events, and supports local businesses through celebrations. It fosters community engagement by strengthening ties with Bmpton's diverse communities by celebrating shared cultural experiences. It also showcases artistic excellence by providing a platform for established and emerging artists to connect with wider audiences. By proclaiming August as reggae month, the city of Bmpton honors a genre that has transcended borders to become a universal symbol of resilience, hope, and unity. This recognition not only celebrates the legacy of reggae, but also solidifies Bmpton's reputation as a global hub of cultural diversity. Therefore, I'm Mayor Patrick Brown on behalf of Bmpton City Council do hereby proclaim August 2026 as reggae month in the city of Bmpton. >> Thank you um councelor Santos. And do we have a response um for rea? Good morning to you, Mayor Brown and the city council. From the birthplace and home of reggae music in Jamaica to Canada and the world, reggae music has changed humanity. It has been one of the most impactful creative genres carrying the message of peace, love, uni, unity for all mankind. From the pioneers of Kingston to those who carried it across the seas to Canada, England and the USA, we salute them. From the legendary Tootsz Heert, Nana McClean, Jay Douglas, and Jackie Matu to the late Ernie Smith and Stranger Cole, we have icons who blazed the trail and made reggae a staple in the Canadian music scene. Reggae Month is a landmark achievement. Let me quote from Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, the Honorable Olivia Grange, who sent a message for the occasion. The creation of Reggie Canada aligns with our mission to preserve, promote, and expand Jamaica's cultural industries internationally through music education, cultural exchange, and community engagement. This initiative will serve as an important platform for showcasing Jamaican excellence and reinforcing the enduring legacy of reggae as a UNESCO organized cultural expression and transcends borders and generations. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport of Jamaica supports all efforts to engage strategic partners, municipalities, cultural institutions, and members of the Jamaican and Caribbean diaspora to establish Regga Month across Canada with Toronto, Bmpton, and Durham as a flagship inaugural editions and to expand regga month Canada as an annual celebration across the nation. So today, the city of Bmpton joins the city of Toronto and Durham Region in proclaiming August as reggae month. Thank you for this awesome recognition and proclamation. We look forward to the celebration in the years ahead. From Jamaica to the world, one love. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. And of course um we have uh Jamaica Day coming up um soon. I think it's this No, not this weekend, the following weekend. Yeah, the 22nd, 23rd. So, it's going to be a wonderful celebration. Uh, thank you so much. I don't see any questions. Um, we normally give a response to each proclamation. Ashvac, you sort of touched on the proclamation in your delegation, but did you want to say anything additional in regards to the proclamation? >> Oh, please, please come and respond to the proclamation as well. >> Morning everyone. Good morning, your worship, members of council. appreciate uh you allowing us to say some words. Um uh we we are grateful absolutely there is no other word um in in this proclamation and this gratefulness um is deeply rooted and coming out of um our faith which tells us that in in response of goodness you need to be grateful. So while we as as a community we continue to do good, we continue to be um an active and a positive um members of the society. Um perhaps this proclamation and our mortal of love for all hated for none really is a reminder every day to all of us that uh we need to be the model citizens of uh Bmpton and in in our composition. We need to be the best. We need to be the best neighbors, best people around you, just an icon of goodness which people look towards and and envy to be. So I once again thank you um all of you to uh proclaim the the month as uh MD heritage month and uh we remain grateful. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Now we're going to take these two proclamations and have a group photo with those uh here for proclamations. My guys over penalty. [laughter] >> Okay, >> our next item on the agenda is 7.3.2 >> 6.2. Oh, it's for you. >> Uh 6.2, two, we have an announcement sponsored by councelor tour for the Bmpton Earns prestigious AEDO accredited economic development organization award. Um, and I believe we have Megan May and Sandy Solomon here um to share this announcement. Good morning, Mayor Brown, members of council, and members of the public. My name is Sandy Solomon, and I'm joined by my colleague, Megan May from Invest Bmpton. We are pleased to share that the city of Bmpton's economic development office has received its consecutive accredited e economic development organization or AEDO designation from the international economic development council. This accreditation confirms that Bmpton continues to meet the highest international standards in economic development. Achieving reacredititation involves a rigorous review process, including a comprehensive assessment of our programs, partnerships, and results, followed by a 3-day on-site evaluation by two independent reviewers from Nova Scotia and Colorado. During their visit, the reviewers met with members of council, city leadership, staff, community partners, and local businesses. They attended a committee of council meeting and toured key assets including the innovation district, Sheridan College, and TMU's school of medicine. They also heard directly from companies such as Eel Pasta about the value of doing business in Bmpton. To round out their visit, they had a dinner at the Mandarin, another great Bmpton success story. By the end of their stay, they were highly impressed by Bmpton's strong partnerships, collaborative spirit, and vision for growth. Next slide, please. This designation is one of the highest honors in the economic development profession for businesses and investors. It provides confidence that Bmpton offers responsive, highquality support and a strong environment for growth and success. Next slide, please. What makes this achievement especially noteworthy is its selectivity. With more than 5,000 IEBC members worldwide, fewer than 100 organizations have achieved this accreditation. Bmpton is proud to be one of only three accredited organizations in Ontario and one of just six across Canada. On behalf of the Invest Bmpton team, thank you to Mayor Brown and members of council for your continued leadership and support. We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to advancing economic prosperity and strengthening reput Bmpton's reputation on a national and international stage. Thank you. >> Uh that's incredible news. I know councelor Santos wanted to express her congratulations as well. >> Thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. Congratulations to the entire team. I was at that dinner with with the I guess folks who were doing the assessment or judging and um you know just from the tone of that meeting that I attended, they I think they were already impressed and it's all because of the hard work from our team at the economic development office. And so I just want to say congratulations and thank you. Welld deserved. And certainly one out of three in Ontario, one out of six in Canada, and only one out of 98 across the world. That's pretty impressive that Bmpton is the place to do business. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Um, this takes us to our Thank you for the great work, ECD. Um our next item we're jumping ahead is 7.3 and this is a delegation from Aranam for independent living. This is in regards to item 16.3 leasing of the 9916 the Gore road for autism center. Welcome you morarin suraj vijaya and vah his worship mayor Patrick [clears throat] Brown and other council members and people who gathered here. Good morning everyone. Uh my name is Vijaya Kulenrren. Uh I am a mother of special need adult and secretary of an nonprofit organization arenium for independent living. And he is Udan. He is president of organization and father of a special need adult and he is Wahin. So I'm here to ask I have a clear request to the council to approve and support arranium to use of the identify city space as a community and program center. Who Arnanium is? This is Aronym is um is a um nonprofit organization uh initiated and led by parents who has um adult and kids with special needs and we have registered as as an aronyium independent uh living uh and Ontario regulation and we have our governance already in days. Uh we have a volunteer board uh bylaws, financial controls and uh conflict of interest policy filed under Ontario nonprofit framework. So our two-part mission is to create and run a day program for um adult with developmental disabilities and work towards uh long-term living for them. the need the gap we are filling in Bmpton. Bmpton is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. So with that the the population of developmental disabilities is also growing. So our kids they have the regular follow they follow the regular school system. They follow up to uh 21 years of their age. Normally the other typically develop adults they follow up to 18 years old. So luckily this uh Ontario's education system they give other three years uh in school but after that that is a big question the parents will be left out in a very dark situation. So there's no structure or skill building opportunity or community connection opportunity for these developmental disab disabled adults. So so the parents and care caregivers they have to keep the adults at home and they face the mental and physical burnout and there's a uh instability at their families. So how the the in Bmpton there's scarcity of the day program sent there for adults. So parent tend to uh travel to nearby cities Missaga, Toronto to get that facility. So the vision so more than a program room we have we get a community hub here. So parents and caregivers they can come get together they care each other they support each other they share the knowledge and the experiences with other parents and the arinium can have a base place for the meeting excuse me meeting and they have board meetings there and youth volunteers get a meaningful um experiences by dealing with the by supporting this uh developmental disability kids and adults an employment opportunity. So the there's a tremendous employment opportunity for here. Um because these adults they need um most support from others. So the support ranges the support they have one some most of the people they need one-on-one support some they need 3 is to one four is to one like that. So there is always employment opportunity in this and um there's a place for meeting and share the knowledge and the talents and cultural values for the seniors, retired teachers and other social workers in the neighborhood. So all in all it's going to function as a community hub also. So the uh benefit for Bmpton. So the as Bmpton creates this inclusion community the day center or the community hub uh it create an inclusion so there's a visible and welcoming place for the special need adult and their families and uh this opportunity reduces the social isolation of the special need adults. As I told you earlier after the 21 years they left in the without any structural or any program in the community after school. So they totally lost the community. They are in isolation. So there's a chance for reduce the social isolation for these special need adults. So the and it gives the support for caregivers and the families. So before they face the crisis at home. So this will give a big support for them and it creates a lot of uh volunteer opportunities and creates employment for the support workers. So um yes we >> so we're we're out of um time. >> Do you want to wrap up and then >> yeah one last thing. So we respectfully ask the council to give us this place then we can build a community. >> Um >> thank you. We have councelor power and councelor Patini on the board. >> Councelor Power. >> Thank you Mr. Mayor. Um you said you were a nonprofit. How long have you been in existence? >> Two years. >> Two years. >> Two years. And are you looking for a space specifically for a certain demographic or for autism as a whole? >> Autism as autism at all. >> Okay. As somebody who's been working in the autism space, I know there's gaps. Um there's a lot of gaps whether it be prior to school or after you age out of school. And something like this is is definitely needed within our communities. Um, so if it pleases council, I'd like to refer this back to staff to do some more due diligence on this, um, and understand more about the programming that goes on. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay. Uh, Council Fini. >> Yeah, thank you. [snorts] Uh, I know it's going back to staff and, uh, that's the right way uh, to do things. I just want to ask that that's the the old botcher place, am I correct? >> Uh, through the mayor. That's correct. >> Yeah. So is that is that the school that owns it or us >> through the mayor? Correct. The school doesn't own >> the school. So we have to approach the school. But the because it was a butcher place there. They were playing butcher before and the school did not want to renew the lease. So let's see how maybe we could help and maybe get back um see how we could help. So it's went back to staff and see what we could do. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Uh, Deputy Mayor Singh, >> thank you. I want to thank um I want to thank uh Arnell for coming to delegate. uh you know I do have personal experience with this space and there's a big gap um after high school uh in that adult space and and I know some people around this table and on the other side on staff side are associated with groups trying to address that gap and and it's really it's really tough because the funding isn't there the support isn't there and um and so organizations like this are very important to come uh fill that gap I want to thank the area counselors council hour as well and council for referring this back. Uh we'll have some work to do obviously in the due diligence but this is a step in the right direction. So thank you so much. >> Thank you. Thank you sir. >> I will just add that um there's a bit of a black hole in Ontario when it comes to services. I've heard families tell me they've moved to Alberta or elsewhere. Um and this is not a new thing. You know, I remember being at Queens Park um when there was the rallies, autism doesn't end at five, and I spoke at those rallies saying we must do better. Um and then, you know, frankly, the lack of services when you're over 18 is deplorable in Ontario. Um this is not something that is funded municipally, it's funded um proincially, but obviously we want to do what we can um to help with the limited means we have and know that Brmpton will always raise our voice for proper funding. and we believe um that autism isn't funded properly in Ontario and needs to be. >> Thank you for recognizing the need and uh thank you. Thank you for Thank you. >> So, Councelor Power had the motion refer to staff. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to our next item, which is a delegation from Sandra Gomez, Brmpton resident, regards to item 16.4, stop sign. at morning mist and Canada goose. >> Good morning. >> That's right. >> A local legend. >> My good neighbor. >> A a local Bmpton legend. >> Um good morning, Mr. uh Patrick Brown and all council members. My name is Sandra Gomes and I'm been a BMPon resident for 27 years. Um my neighbor here uh and I have serious concerns along with other neighbors with regards to a two-way stop that we've had there for 27 years. And right now with the increase of traffic with two elementary schools, one high school, um it's not working in relation to um safety measures in our neighborhood. So, I would like to request the two-way stop be changed to a four-way stop because we do have children in the morning going to school on a two-way stop and vehicles sometimes aren't respectful of pedestrians crossing the street. Uh, we've had some number of serious accidents of people being t-boned and um I think it's time that we change that from two-ways to four-way. >> Uh, Deputy Mayor Singh, >> thank you uh Sandra, thank you for coming out to delegate. Um I did have an opportunity to visit uh the community and uh I myself was surprised. Normally you know um uh there are stop signs in between but this is a large area without a stop sign and understand the need and there was some experiences that neighbors had with accidents that were really troublesome. Uh so I'd like to move that uh we just move forward for implementation of the stop sign. Just keep it simple and I'll work with staff on that. So, um maybe we can move the item 16.4 up. Yeah. >> To um move the motion from the deputy mayor. >> So, motion to receive the delegation. Yeah. >> All those in favor? Motion carries. Motion uh to move uh the implementation moved by deputy mayor. All those in favor? >> Motion carries. Thank you for coming here. >> Um and uh glad it's been successful. >> We'll have a second by Mayor Brown cuz Sure. >> All right. Thank you very much for your time. >> Appreciate it. >> Okay. This takes us to our next item. A lot of this has now been on consent. Taking this to to the clerk all the way. Okay. noise complaints in regards to Gage Park and Kennedy Road South. Councelor Maduros. >> Uh thank you through you, Mr. Brown. Um Councelor Keenan and myself were were inundated with uh many messages on uh social media, etc. uh regarding noise and it's been an ongoing theme over the last couple months. Um, and to staff's credit, um, there has been, uh, specifically on Kennedy, I'll speak to, and I'll let, uh, councelor Kenan speak to Gage Park. Um, uh, there has been tickets, uh, issued to local businesses. However, over the last several weeks, councelor Ken and myself went out, we actually visited some of those local businesses. Uh, they were very cooperative, very uh, uh, compliant. Um and uh we sort of discovered that one of the issues are sort of cars going back and forth or in Kennedy uh loudspeaker systems. Um you know they go to the parking lots, they play their music loud. Um and uh so I I'm not looking for a remedy today, but just um I understand that's a that's complex and and maybe the staff I'm not sure uh if it's an opportunity to sort of raise that with Peele police. I'm sure Peele police would have got calls from the residents as well. Uh but there seem to be a concentration of uh I guess after hours when people leave the bars or uh during certain festivals that they go up and down Kennedy Road, play their music really loud in the parking lots. Um you know, and it's it's one of those things you can't sort of pinpoint one specific culprit. And I know it's uh it's a challenging sort of impact, but I'm not sure. Just wanted to sort of raise it with staff and I want to thank the residents uh councelor K and myself. they they've been uh you know ultimately a lot of these work that they they go to work and and they're up at 2 3:00 in the morning dealing with uh a lot of those complaints. So uh I don't know if staff can any comment. I know it's a it's a very difficult uh sort of situation. We can't go there and and police it but at least if we can share that with Peele police as possibly and and if they can enact it somehow >> through you Mr. Mayor to council madros. Thank you for this information and I've just confirmed with our bylaw director that we'll we will certainly speak with P. >> Great. And uh I think councelor Kenan will elaborate on the other part. Thank you very much. >> Yeah. And and council meos I did see councelor Keenan dancing at the Filipino fiesta. I wonder if he caused some of the noise but over to councelor Keenan. >> Thank you [clears throat] Mr. Mayor and thank you councelor Maduros. uh kind of well put, you know, finding [snorts] out that Kennedy Road um you know, the business is obviously trying to comply and giving us the information on the vehicles um that are that are causing more of an issue. So, it's definitely going to be appeal regional police issue more than a city bylaw. So, thanks Council Moss for articulating that. Um when it comes to Gage Park, obviously every year we get complaints around the noise and I know uh thanks to staff that we've implemented changes or events and timelines and so on and so forth. Um, specifically, we're getting complaints from the building here of the rattling of windows, and it's not necessarily the sound they're complaining about, it's the bass. Um, so I don't know what we can do about bass levels. Um, but, uh, we we were definitely, councelor Maduros and myself were definitely inundated about bass. Um, so it really didn't have anything to do with sound as it did with their windows shaking. Um, so I just want to see, you know, what can be done. I don't know if that is a I don't know if there's a decibel on bass or not. I'm not a big music guy. Um but I know that something needs to be done with those festivals that bring that bass. Um maybe turning it down slightly. So through the chair counselor, I'll just uh a few things and I sent um council some updated guidelines. This was back in November of last year. What I will note is that it to your point there's some references to decibel levels, but there also is a reference to no use of base noise, unusual noise or noise likely to disturb. So that's included in the new parameters. Um, as you can imagine, some of the challenges we have is staff on site sometimes the the organizers the the volume goes up and down. Um, so we'll work with uh bylaw and security and event staff to uh it is a rule though, so I just want to remind >> So and and and I figured that and I appreciate all the the changes that were implemented. We're definitely getting a lot less complaints than we did in previous years. Um, and and I want to give credit to the organizers of Extravaganza because I don't believe this is one of our protocols, but they sent our residents in the area a letter prior to their event that outlined the days and times of their event, their contact information, if there was any issues. Um, and I seen the letter was blown away by it and I was like, "This is perfect because if it's too much noise, they're going to call them." Um, is that city driven or was that just that organization going above and beyond? I'd have to look into that through the chair. Um I can let council know. I think it might have been the organization, but uh it does sound like a good idea. So something >> So I think councelor Medio myself, we discussed this and if it's not um not only does it talk about what's happening there, you know what I mean? And people know exactly what the timelines are and if they're above and beyond then they could get us involved. But uh it also promotes what is happening in the downtown to the local community which I think is important. Um, so if that is not currently part of our procedures when events are happening that if we could if we could make that and give a boundary around the downtown as to where it needs to be delivered to um but done by the organization that's hosting the event um I will get you a copy of the letter because it was perfectly done. So uh we do appreciate that and I will follow up with staff on that. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay. Um this takes us to our uh next item which >> I've been dealt with. So 16.5 16.5 councelor Santos. >> Thank you through you Mr. Mayor. So this discussion item was added by through discussions with staff actually. So, right now the patio permits um for large patios in the in the downtown core in particular um are not able to happen at the moment because of the construction downtown. However, we are trying to find a path forward to do something as simple as just putting a table and a chair uh which is not a massive patio in the downtown core. So this uh discussion item is about that and perhaps staff can provide further clarification and what the motion is to bring a report forward at a later date. Thank you councelor Santos through the mayor. Um, economic development staff have been working with our counterparts across the city and we've heard from small business owners in the downtown that are impacted by construction that they would still very much like to have the option where it is safe to do so to put out a small cafe table and chairs just right above to their business in a safe manner. So, we're looking at options to do that working with our colleagues from across the city. Thank you so much. And so it's very simple. It's nothing complicated. Other municipalities allow this and so we just need to create the necessary bylaws to make it happen and staff will report back. And I believe there's a motion on the screen. Um if one of the other downtown counselors could perhaps second it. Councelor Keenan will second. We've seen it already. Like there are tiny little cafe tables and little chairs. It's not a massive patio. It's just a chair. Okay, that's it, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay, we have a motion moved by councelor Santos. All those in favor? Motion carries. I believe the remaining items are on consent to the clerk. So, this takes us to bylaws. Correct. >> Public question. >> Public question. Any any public questions? >> Not seeing any. Any online? was an added item by council. >> Oh yes, the memorial tree. Thank you, councelor Bur. >> Thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. Just the discussion item was added a memorial tree for Render Corsu. Um just want I do have a motion on the floor. Uh Reinda Corsu is remembered with love and respect for her kindness, compassion and lasting legacy she leaves with her family and all those lives she touched. Honoring the memory of Verenda Gorsidu through the dedication of memorial tree. It provides a lasting tribute offers a place of reflection for her family and loved ones and enhances public spaces for the enjoyment of residents. Therefore, it be it resolved that be directed to proceed with the dedication and planting of a commemorative tree in the me memory of Ravenor Sedu at Credit View Sandwood Park and staff be directed to undertake all necessary actions to implement the tree dedication including the installation of commemorative plaque and the completion of any any required communications in accordance with applicable city policies and procedures. And just for staff, if I can have make sure that they work with Grindler, her husband and her family just regarding the plaque and the placement of the tree. Thank you so much, Mr. Mayor. >> So, this is a great motion. Thank you, Councelor Bur, um, for doing so. But it reminds me of another memorial tree request we have that maybe we can add on since this this discussion item is under memorial trees. Councelor Keenan and Council Maduros had me out to uh Holland Christian Homes where they're planting a memorial tree for a staff member, frontline healthcare worker that passed away and they asked if the city could provide the tree. Um can we um is that been achieved or should we add that on now? Looking to council Maduros and Kenan? >> I think it's good. >> Is it good? It's done. Okay, great. Wonderful. Um glad we were able to support that because that was a wonderful initiative too. Um okay so uh all those in uh favor of the motion motion carries unanimously and this was seconded by deputy mayor Singh um >> no questions. This takes us to bylaws. I have motion moved by councelor Keenan seconded by councelor maduros to approve bylaws uh 134 to 2026 to 136 2026. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to our close session. There's one item in close session and the clerk would 15 minutes be adequate. >> So at 10:50 we'll meet in the close session room. All right, we'll get uh started. We have quorum. Um we'll have uh the Madame Clerk uh report out >> through you, Deputy Mayor Sang. Uh in close session, 19.1 was considered in close session and direction was given. 19.2 2 and 19.3 were both approved on consent and not considered in closed session and 19.4 was referred back to staff earlier in open session. >> Thank you. Um moving on to the confirming bylaw. I have a motion moved by councelor Keenan and seconded by councelor power to approve the confirming bylaw to confirm the proceedings and decisions from this meeting. All in favor? Motion committee uh carries. Our last item of business is item 21, adjournment. Council's next scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. I have a motion moved by councelor Power and seconded by councelor BR. All in favor? Motion carries. Today's meeting is adjourned.