Check one, two. Testing audio. Check one, two. Testing audio. Check one two As [cough and clears throat] we begin today's meeting, we'd like to acknowledge that we are gathering here today on the traditional terrors of the Missagas of the Credit Horus and Wendat nations who have called this land home since time memorial. Please all rise for the singing of our national anthem to be followed by a moment of personal reflection. Oh Canada, our home and native land. True patient love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see he rise the true north strong and free [music] from far and wide. Oh Canada, we stand on God for thee. [music] God keep our land. [music] Glorious and free. Oh God son [music] of God. Holy. Oh, we [music] stand on God. [music] Okay, we have um a number of agenda additions and I believe we're going to have some changes to the agenda order. Um but to the clerk first you want to go through all the clerk's updates. >> I I can do that. Yeah. >> You mayor Brown. The following updates have been published to our agenda. 8.1 government relations matters. The presentation has been published. 12.2 uh minutes of committee of council September 16th have been published. 12.3 minutes of the audit committee September 21st have been published. Bylaw 1817 to adopt an official plan amendment for 126 Nelson Street West has been revised and published. Um 18.26 a bylaw to adopt OP amendment for 11722 Missaga Road has been added and published. Bylaw 18.27 27 to amend the zoning um to amend zoning bylaw 2720004 and bylaw 18.28 28 to amend the zoning bylaw 14-2026 both for 11722 Missaga Road have been added and published and 19.5 IT service continuity and incident reports audit has been um added and published uh referred from the audit committee. >> Okay. Um thank you to the clerk. I also have a request um to alter the agenda um from councelor Keenan. I understand the students here really don't want to miss school. They really want to be home. Um they want to be at school, not make sure they don't miss math class. And so you is a request to put them uh first on the agenda. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh yeah, if we can just vary the order and move 6.2 ahead of 6.1 proclamations, okay, for the U announcement for the U1 Excelsier. >> Okay. Um we've got um possible addition from councelor power [snorts] on the David Onley award. >> Thanks for read through um just recognizing Amandep Singh for the David Onley award. >> So we're going to add that to the agenda. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um and Deputy Mayor Singh has an addition. >> Yep. I just have additional correspondence for 14.2 two, parking tickets issued to vehicles parked on residential driveways. >> Okay. Then, um I have an item 16.4 that was requested from uh Bill Boyce um on parks and recreational capital projects. Um councelor Plushy. [laughter] >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Mr. Mayor, last committee meeting I had asked for traffic coming measures to be added to the agenda. I don't see it. So, let's put a added item of traffic coming measures on the agenda. Okay. Which item what item will that be to the clerk? >> You mayor, we can add that as 16.5 as a discussion item and then staff can respond at that time. >> Okay. Um councelor >> sorry is it? It's on 16.3 I believe. >> Oh, it is on. >> Sorry. >> Would you verify >> traffic coming? Yes, it is once. >> Okay. Um councelor BR. Thank you. >> Thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. Want to add an announcement regarding um Bmpton Rising Stars. Um Reverend Blessing is here to make that announcement. Um there's another announcement councelor Plesi is going to be adding Dr. Renee Noir. It's regarding the women and youth empowerment legacy and literacy announcement. Thank you. >> Okay. Um that will be new item. >> Those will be 6.5 and 6.6. Okay. >> For two new announcements. >> Okay. Um and then also we have a request to defer um items uh bylaws 18.238.24 18.25 because of ongoing negotiations uh to the next council meeting. And for those here uh to my friend veto at um Unifor, let me say very clearly um that this council and our city stands 100% behind uh Unifor local 1285. Um and um I know the government of Canada is interested in the repayment of Canadian taxpayer dollars and that may be their primary objective for the incentive loans that were uh given. Uh but of course this council wants to make sure um that your work, your toil, your sweat um equity um is is honored and I believe part of the ongoing negotiations happening that I'm not at the table for. I'm only being uh asked to make sure language is is considered. Um but I really believe that the topic of successor rights is one of the ones that we as a city need to advocate for. Um but uh know that uh as before and and currently you know we are passionate supporters of what you have meant to uh to Bmpton. Um so that that request to defer um to the next meeting. >> Um so those are all the sorry >> councelor Miles. >> Thank you very much Mr. Mayor. I'd like to withdraw item 16.1 under the referred matters list as we dealt with that issue with staff and there's no need to discuss it here today. >> 16.1 that's referred matters list. >> 16.2. >> Oh, 16.2. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. Okay. So, we have um the approval agenda. I have a motion moved by councelor Keenan and seconded by councelor Plesi. All those in favor? Motion carries. Uh this takes us to declarations of conflict of interest. Does any member have a declaration of pecunary interest under the municipal conflict of interest act for any matter to be considered on today's agenda? Seeing none, the clerk will so note um adoption of the minutes. We have the following city council minutes before us today. Minutes, city council, September 9th, 2026. Do any members have any questions? >> Seeing none, I have a motion moved by councelor Bar. Second by councelor Vante to approve the minutes as published and circulated. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to our consent [snorts] motion and I'll read the items out if anyone likes to hold these items for debate. 8.1 Government Relations Matters 12.1 Minutes Planning Development Committee 12.2 2 committee of council September 16th 12.3 minutes audit committee 14.1 correspondence honorable uh Robert J Flack minister municipal affairs um 142 has already been held I believe from councelor Singh deputy mayor Singh 14.3 correspondence McCarthy tetra op and zonia amendments referred matters list close minutes 19.1 1 close minutes 19.2 committee of council 19.3 close minutes audit committee September 21st hold um 19.4 4 OLT appeal 24 Brley Road 19.5 IT service continuing incident reports. >> I think that was the one >> that's one held. >> Was that the one you want to go? >> Which one? >> Incident incident reports. >> Okay. Holding both. Okay. Um we have a motion from the clerk um on the consent motion. If everyone looks at if everyone wants to look at it on their screen, make sure that there was nothing missed. We'll have a motion from councelor Vante, second by councelor to approve the consent motion. All those in favor? Motion carries. So we are going to move directly um to the 6.2 two um announcement and councelor Keenan has uh held this item to celebrate the U11 BMPon Excelsier team winning the provincial championship. Over to Council Kenan. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um so the Bmpton Excelsier U1 team is an incredible group of young athletes. This team, what this team accomplished this season is some is nothing short uh the remarkable. We're proud of them becoming the provincial champions and that doesn't happen by accident. It takes commitment, hard work, teamwork, determination, and the willingness to keep pushing forward even when things get tough. Throughout the season, these players showed what it means to play for one another. They supported their teammates, listened to their coaches, battled through challenges, and never gave up. Every practice, every game, every save, every goal, every block shot, and every loose ball, every extra effort that helped them bring them to this moment. After a long and hard regular season, the team qualified ninth in their division for provincials. They battled some very tough teams on route to a perfect 6-0 tournament and claiming the B division provincial championship. And we all know that championships are not just about what happens on the scoreboard. They're about the friendships made, the lessons learned, and the confidence gained. The memories that will last long after the season is over. They proudly represented the Bmpton Accelerator Organization and the city of Bmpton with pride, heart, and determination. They have given their families, coaches, and the entire organ organization plenty to celebrate. So, let's all take a moment to celebrate these young athletes. [applause] And and Mayor Brown, at this time, I'd like to call the coach down uh to make a few remarks. Coach, it's up to the podium here. We're good. Yeah. Um definitely was not expecting that, but it's all good. Um but really just congratulations to this team. Um, it's been 18 years since this age group's won anything proincially. Uh, special group. Um, and just defied all the odds this year. 11 minor players on this team. Went above and beyond. And, um, honestly, from the bottom of my heart, congratulations, guys. Uh, remarkable season. [applause] So, Mayor Brown, I was just hoping that uh if council would indulge, we could have the team come down and all of council could take a photo with the team and the coaches. >> Sure. Um we'll take a photo with the team. And let me say when Bmptonians do something special, we have a challenge coin that I give out. So, I'm going to have a one of these coins to present to um all the players and just say thank you for making um Bmpton uh proud. When you achieve success like this, the whole city uh feels it. and we've got a proud tradition in lacrosse. I think we're one of the best lacrosse communities in the country. Um, and thank you for uh really inspiring uh what's possible with hard work, grit, determination. Um, I recognize a few of the players too. Um, so uh keep on winning, keep on making our city proud. [applause] Um, >> what's this about? >> Not on the agenda. >> Yes, this was not on the agenda. We didn't want to give councelor to um a heads up. Uh, but uh I did want to take a moment to thank councelor to for his service over the last four years. This will be his last uh city council meeting. um despite the efforts of all of us to convince him to um run again um he didn't listen to any of our uh encouraging and I know his family is happy that he'll be spending more time with them. But if I could just take a moment to say thank you to councelor to uh for your dedicated service in a wards 9 and 10. Elected in October 2022, Gerber became the youngest counselor ever elected in Bmpton history despite the fact he looks much older than all of us. um as chair of economic development, he focused on job creation, attracting investment, building a stronger culture of innovation across the city. And I can say for every ECD meeting, every pitch we're doing, you were there with passion. Um from companies like Magna, Lululemon and Pet Value, I think your contributions um were invaluable. He played a key role in launching the logistics innovation zone, building Branson's position as a Canada's largest logistics hub and was instrumental in bringing the Toronto Metropolan University's um additional investments into our community. Um so thank you for your close work with TMU as well. Gertab has delivered for his community closer to home supporting the expansion of Gore Meadows Community Center and the creation of new activity hubs and him and the deputy mayor were a great tag team in expanding recreation in the east end of of Bmpton. Um, beyond council, he's been an active supporter of the arts. As a board member of uh the Bmpton Arts Organizations and Pamma, after one term of service, Geratab has chosen not to run again. We're going to miss you, but thank you for your hard work, your commitment to Bmpton, and we wish you every success in whatever comes next. And I think it would only be appropriate with council's indulgence to give councelor tour to a moment um to say uh goodbye to council and a city staff, although I'm sure we're going to continue to see him active in the city. >> Thank you, Mayor Brown. Uh thank you for writing my future bio or my cover letter as I apply to new jobs. Uh I appreciate that. I did write a moment I did write a quick note of thanks. Uh, I thought I'll say this at the end of the meeting, but thank you for um putting me on the spot now. Um, I just want to say thank you to everybody. I just wrote these notes down so I don't forget what I need to say and and don't miss out people I need to acknowledge here. So, uh, please bear with me for a minute or two. I would like to take a moment today to share some words that express my gratitude. As I reflect back on the work I've been able to do, getting residents issues resolved, materializing new ideas, and advocating for progress. I cannot overstate the real and hard work of the people in this corporation that I have been and may continue to be credited for. Thank you, Mr. CEO and the CLTE for your leadership. Thank you to the mayor's office, including the budget office for your support. Thank you to all City of Bmpton employees, from the ones I may only know by face to the ones I have interacted with almost daily, including the voices that my wife can now recognize through my truck's Bluetooth audio. She's looking forward to listening to actual music on our rides again. A special thank you to the team at economic development office. I've learned so much from all of you and the love you bring for our city. Thank you for the votes of confidence, especially at times when I felt I wasn't at my best on stage or in a boardroom. I'm incredibly grateful to have been able to work alongside all of you. Thank you, Madam Clerk, and the clerk's office for your gracious support and sometimes handling motions that were formulated right off the tongue. To my colleagues, it has been a privilege to sit alongside all of you at this table. I assure you, I will be easier to deal with as a friend. I truly admire the dedication you all carry in your work to represent your residents. Denny, stop cutting onions. Finally, and most importantly, thank you to my office and my team. I struggle to write this part because words alone cannot express what I think of you guys. Your work has made long lasting impact on so many people and families in Wington. You have made the most impact on my life as a counselor. Rapender, Garmold, Harjid, Hernit, Harveier, Vek, Simr, Braman, Mjol, Mansuk, Romani, and Arshot. Thank you to all my YGs. Thank you to the team at Deputy Mayor Singh's office as well. I've been lucky to share them with you. They do secretly think my site is more fun. In the end, my friends, colleagues, staff members, please forgive me if I have spoken any unkind words to you. Life in public service is hard. You leave your families as well when you walk out of your home every single day to come here and work to improve the quality of life for all the families in Bmpton. When I ran my campaign, I always said this one thing about why I wanted to do this in the first place. There are two types of people in this world when faced with a challenge. those that wish someone is going to walk into this room and fix all your problems. And then there are those who will roll up their sleeves and do it themselves. You are all the latter. You have the power to affect change on so many lives. Please do it with kindness. Thank you. Um, councelor um saying also remind me that it's also Gail Miles's last meeting, but I think we've done a few I think we celebrated Gail's uh term in office when she left in 2018. Um, we only uh recruited her back to fill this void, but uh, Councelor Miles, um, we know you'll continue to be active in the city as well. Yeah. Um okay so this takes us to our proclamations um announcements we have the first one is national forest week and uh >> a passionate supporter of a greener Bmpton is deputy mayor Singh >> thank you whereas Canada's forests are a valuable renewable resource that contribute to our economy and the livelihoods of our communities whereas Canada's forests play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, clean air, water and [laughter] sorry and wildlife habitat whilst being an important aspect of climate change mitigation efforts. Whereas Bmpton and his citizens rely on the surrounding forest for livelihood, health and recreation, whereas this annual oneweek campaign with the theme of forest pathways innovation and sustainability will be celebrated across Canada by individuals and organizations. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim September 20th to 26, 2026 as National Forest Week in the city of Bmpton. Thank you. >> And do we do we have a representative from National Forest Week here? I don't see one. So, we'll go to the next uh proclamation, which is pollution prevention week, which is also deputy mayor Singh. Whereas pollution prevention week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to reduce or prevent pollution before it is released into the environment. Whereas the city of Bmpton is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment while fostering a healthy, sustainable, and resilient community. Pollution Prevention Week provides an opportunity to educate and empower residents to take everyday actions that help prevent pollution and protect Bmpton's local waterways. Whereas throughout pollution prevention week, the city of Bmpton will promote practical actions that residents can take to prevent pollution through a public awareness campaign. This year's campaign includes a contest that showcases how the community helps protect local waterways. Whereas pollution prevention week raises awareness of everyday actions that help reduce pollution at its source, promotes community stewardship of Bmpton's natural environment, and encourages residents to work together to protect local waterways for current and future generations. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim September 21st to 27, 2026 as Pollution Prevention Week in the city of Bmpton. Thank you so much. Do we have a representative from Pollution Prevention Week? Oh, we do. Please come to the front. And I would note after all the proclamations, we're going to do um photos with the proclamations and those in attendance. So just sit tight and uh once we finished the proclamations, we'll do those group photos. So in response to pollution prevention week, >> uh good morning, Mayor Brown and counselors. On behalf of the storm water programs team, thank you for recognizing pollution prevention week celebrated annually on the third week of September. Your support reinforces our shared commitment to protecting the environment, preventing pollution at the source, and keeping our communities and waterways clean and healthy. Throughout the week, we'll be highlighting simple everyday actions residents can take to help protect local waterways. This includes a contest celebrating the positive actions community members are already taking in their daily lives to prevent pollution. We appreciate your continued support and recognition of pollution prevention week and look forward to continuing to raise awareness and inspire inspire action across our community. Thank you. Amazing. Thank you for uh coming here today. Um our next proclamation is for the International Day of Sign Language um which councelor Plesi has uh requested the privilege to read out. But we also have Timothy Keslick, ASL interpreter, who will be here to present the proclamation um along with councelor Plushy as it is read out. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. International Day of Sign Languages. International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23rd as part of the International Week of Deaf People, which is observed each year during the week that includes September 23rd, typically running from Saturday to Sunday with annual themes promoted globally. Deaf and signing members of Bmpton are represented by their local organization which is a member of the trio Ontario Culture Society of the Deaf and the Canadian Culture Society of the Deaf. It is our mission to cultivate crosscultural understanding by enriching deaf communities across Ontario. Through information and inspiration, we endeavor to preserve our deaf culture and heritage, celebrate the deaf community and our accomplishments while advancing the education and awareness of deaf culture to greatly improve the understanding between deaf and hearing adults, youth and children. Adopting the proclamation would help to combat a serious concern in our community, the issue of language deprivation. This subject has been a major barrier for successful integration of deaf people in our society. It is the deaf community's highest hopes that widespread awareness of sign languages will help foster growth in a visual language that allows more people to be able to access our municipality. Municipal services have the most direct impact on our day-to-day life and addressing the barrier at our level would go a long way in developing an inclusive, accessible community. International Day of Science Languages will be celebrated in Bmpton with a clock tower lighting on September 23rd and a flag raising at Kenwillan Square on September 24th. Therefore, Ma Mayor Patrick Brown, behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim September 23rd, 2026 as International Day of Sign Languages in the City of Bmpton. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And do we have a representative from International Day of Sign Language here that would like to speak to the proclamation? Good morning everyone. Thank you so much for having me here today. >> My name is Andrea Zachary. I wear many hats in the city of Bmpton, but today I'm here representing the Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf as their sign languages director. Today, the International Day of Sign Languages is such a paramount day and there are so many various celebrations taking place not only here but across the globe. Often times people who are not deaf forget about deaf individuals and the brilliance and diversity the culture that we have in our community. And so I want to thank the city of Bmpton for sharing about our culture but also this opportunity to promote more awareness. Thank you. Thank you very much. [applause] Our next two proclamations will be read out by councelor Bar who requested uh the privilege to read out national day for truth and reconciliation and orange shirt day. >> Thank you through you Mr. Mayor. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The city of Bmpton recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a time to acknowledge the children who lost their lives in ch in Canadian residential schools and to honor the survivors, families, and communities and nations. There were 140 federally run residential schools which operated in Canada between 1831 and 1998. Survivors of these institutions advocated for recognition and compassion, compensation, and demanded accountability for the residual impacts and harm caused to children that attended a residential school and their families. In December 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report followed by 94 calls to action. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a direct response to call to action number 80, which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration. The city of Bmpton, which will observe and commemorate this day through events and activities that spread greater awareness about the tragedies resulting from residual school system and the ongoing impacts of its legacy. The city of Bmpton remembers, reflects, and reaffirms our commitment to learning the truth about the history of residential schools in joining indigenous peoples on a path towards reconciliation. The city is committed to working with local First Nations, Inuit, and Matei peoples as we work towards responding to TRC's calls to action. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim September 30th, 2026 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the City of Bmpton. >> Thank you. And um do you want to read Orange Shirt and then if there is um [clears throat] someone here to respond, we can do so. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Orange Shirt Day. The city of Bmpton acknowledges Orange Shirt Day, an indigenousled grassroots commemorative day that honors the children who survived attending Canadian residential schools and those who did not. This day reminds us that all children are sac sacred and the city shares in recognizing that every child matters. The city of Bmpton acknowledges the intergenerational trauma caused by the residential school system. The systemic disconnection of indigenous children from their families, communities, cultures, and the land has resulted in lasting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual harm and the loss of life that continues today. The city of Bmpton affirms that every child matters and that orange shirt day symbolizes a collective effort to educate ourselves and all Bmptonians about the ongoing legacy of residential school systems on indigenous peoples resulting from racism, violence, and coloniz colonization. The city of Bmpton commissioned an original art piece by Todd Jameson, an Indian artist, educator, the Bmpton resident for over 30 years. By displaying his art every year, we recognize his understanding and connection to indigenous culture and extend our gratitude for sharing his knowledge and experiences with with the city in a very special way. On September 30th, city of Bmpton residents and staff are encouraged to wear orange to raise awareness about residential schools. Today, we honor and remember the children who never returned home, the children who survived, and all the families impacted as we continue our work together on the path towards reconciliation. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim September 30th, 2026 as Orange Shirt Day in the city of Bmpton. >> Um, do we have a representative for Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day? They'd like to come to the podium. [laughter] >> Good morning, worship, >> members of council. My name is Kevin Bernard and I'm honored to be here on behalf of Metronic Canada and our First Nations Inuit and Matei Employee Resource Group known as the FNIM ERG. This opportunity is especially meaningful to me personally as I'm also a citizen of the Matei Nation of Ontario. I would like to sincerely thank the city of Bmpton for proclaiming September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. As a company whose Canadian headquarters is proudly located here in Bmpton, we're grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community and to participate in events such as this. For those of you who may not know Metronic, we're one of the world's largest healthcare technology companies. We've been serving patients in Canada for more than 50 years with technology used every day in hospitals and communities across the country. As a company committed to improving lives, we believe it's important to engage meaningfully with the communities where we live and work. Our FNIM ERG brings together indigenous employees and allies to promote learning, understanding, connection, and support for indigenous communities. September 30th is a day to honor the children who never returned home from residential schools, recognize survivors and their families, and reflect on the lasting impacts that continue to be felt today. For me and many of us in the room, this day is also significant as uh a parent. Every morning I watch my three young children leave for school and daycare and every afternoon they come home safely. Like many parents, I take that for granted. But this day reminds us that for thousands of indigenous families, that was not their experience. Children were taken from their homes, their families, and their cultures. And uh and far too many never returned. As Canadians, we all share a responsibility to ensure that that history is never repeated. governments, institutions, organizations, and individuals all have a role to play in advancing reconciliation and building greater understanding. On behalf of Metronic Canada and the FNIM ERG, thank you again to the city of Bmpton for this recognition and for your commitment to truth, reconciliation, and remembrance. Thank you. We would also like to invite everyone to join us on September 29th at K William Square for the flag raising of the every child's matter flag. I will also be passing these around for everyone um in council. Thank you and s Thank you. >> Okay, this takes us to our next proclamation and it's Islamic Heritage Month. I believe councelor uh Maduros has the proclamation. >> Uh thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh whereas October is recognized as Islamic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, heritage, traditions, and significant contributions of Muslim communities while fostering greater understanding, respect, inclusion, and belonging. The city of Bmpton is home to more than 70,000 Muslims representing a wide range of cultures, languages, and traditions and is served by more than 25 mosques and musalas and contribute significantly to the social, spiritual, cultural, and community fabric of the city. Throughout the Islamic Heritage Month, the city of Bmpton supports education, collaboration, community engagement, the initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and belonging, uh, including the Bmpton Muslim Network employee resource group while recognizing the contributions of imams, community leaders, youth, volunteers, organizations, and city staff who strengthen connections across the community. Recognizing Islamic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Muslim Canadians, encourage meaningful dialogue, and creating uh and greater understanding, combating Islamophobia, and reaffirming Bmpton's commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive city where diverse diversity is embraced and everyone has the opportunity to thrive in alignment with the vision of Bmpton 240. Therefore, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Islamic Heritage Month in the city of Bmpton. Thank you, Council Maduros. I believe we have a representative here from Islamic Heritage Month um for uh the proclamation. I believe there's a flag raising coming up and a closing ceremony. If I understand, the flag raising is October 2nd and the closing ceremony, I think, is October 30th. But Molena Omar is here [sighs] from Bick, one of uh the great spiritual leaders in the city. Thank you, mayor, and uh the city council for this proclamation and this acknowledgement. Um I'd like to say that the Muslim community uh contributes to the welfare and the growth of this beautiful city with pride. It's something that we do with passion and it's something that we will continue to do for generations to come. Uh with the unfortunate re reality of the rise of Islamophobia, I would like to invite everyone from council, the mayor, and everyone that's in attendance here in the whole city to please uh visit one of the mosques that will be opening up their doors for the entire day uh during this month, the Islamic Heritage Month, which is October. And um I would request that you learn about us from us as opposed to other sources. And hopefully that's going to foster greater understanding and greater cooperation with every resident of Bmpton and throughout Canada as well. So thank you. [clears throat] Thank you. And we'll do a a photo together after all the proclamations. Our next proclamation is small business month. And I believe our ecdev chair has that proclamation. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Whereas October is recognized by the province of Ontario US small business month. An opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurs and small business owners whose innovation, resilience, and hard work contribute to Brmpton's economic growth, community vibrancy, and overall prosperity. Brmpton's small business community continue to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a changing economic environment. And the city remains committed to supporting local entrepreneurs as they navigate evolving evolving market conditions and pursue opportunities for growth. Throughout Small Business Month, the Bmpton Entrepreneur Center will host free workshops, events, and resources designed to support, educate, and empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. Small Business Month celebrates the innovation, dedication, and achievements of Bmpton's entrepreneurs whose contributions create jobs, strengthen our local economy, and help build a vibrant and prosperous prosperous community. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Brmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as small business month in the city of Brmpton. >> And do we have a do we have a representative today for small business month? >> We have Jen and the team from back. Yeah. Respected mayor and members of council and the audience today. Small business month is an opportunity to provide the engine of our economy an opportunity to provide to celebrate all of their hard work and success that they've achieved over the past year. This October, the Brmpton Entrepreneur Center has 17 events planned, which six of those events will be cate celebrating local entrepreneurs through networking. If anyone is interested in joining any of our events, please visit bmpton.ca/beec. I would also like to introduce our newest business adviser. As you know, the demand for advisory services is growing in our in our community. Our latest adviser, Kevin Allen, has just joined our team, and Kevin will be supporting our existing and established companies within our community. Our team is very excited to see uh an amazing month ahead and look forward to supporting our local business community. With that said, thank you for your time. Okay, that takes us to our next motion, National Disability Employment Awareness Month. next um proclamation and um that proclamation is with councelor Power who has been our rep on the accessibility advisory committee as well. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed across Canada to recognize the workforce contributions of people who have a disability and to promote disability inclusiveness or inclusive employment. A mayoral proclamation demonstrates Bmpton's uh commitment to building a community where everyone has access to meaningful employment opportunities. Access to employment is a fundamental right recognized by the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Canada signed in 2007. People who have a disability contribute to our communities as employees, neighbors, consumers, and taxpayers. When employment when employment barriers persist, they reflect opportunities to improve our systems, not the abilities of the people navigating them. With an estimated one in five Canadians living with a disability, disability inclusion is a communitywide priority that strengthens our economy and social well-being. The business case for disability inclusion is is clear. A 2023 report by Accenture and Disability infund in disability in found that organizations leading in disability inclusion achieved 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6 six times more net income and twice the economic profit of their peers. Inclusive workplaces are more innovative, adaptable, and resilient. Research also shows that 62% of Canadians are more likely to support companies with policies that support employees who have a disability. Proclaiming National Disability Employment Awareness Month will recognize the contributions of people who have have a disability across Bmpton while encouraging employers to create more inclusive workspaces and expand opportunities for skilled talent. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the city of Bmpton. >> Thank you, uh, Councelor Power. Do we have a representative from the National Disability Employment Awareness Month? I don't see one. So, we'll go to the next proclamation, National uh Seniors Day, and Councelor Kenan, who says Holland Senior's Homes is the best senior's home in the country, wants the privilege to read out National Seniors Day. >> Thank you, Mayor Brown. Whereas the Parliament of Canada established October 1st as National Seniors Day through celebrating Canada Seniors Act 2010 recognize the significant contributions older Canadians have made and continue to make to our families, workplaces, communities, and country. The United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons through Resolutions 45-106, recognizing the achievements, experience, wisdom, and continuing contributions of older persons worldwide. Older adults strengthen our municipality through volunteerism, caregiving, mentorship, civic engagement, community leadership, and a lifetime of service that enriches our social, cultural, and econ economic well-being. Recognizing National Seniors Day provides an opportunity to celebrate older adults, promote healthy aging, dignity, inclusion, accessibility, and respect, and reaffirms our commitment to building an age-friendly community where everyone can age with dignity. Residents are encouraged to honor the many contributions of older adults and the and support initiatives that promote healthy, active, and inclusive aging for all. Therefore, Mayor Patrick Brown on behalf of city council does hereby proclaim October 1st, 2026 as National Senior's Day in the city of Bmpton. >> Do we have a representative from Senior's Day? >> How about me? >> Kay, you look too young to qualify as a senior. Um, >> okay. we go to our next um proclamation which councilor Santos is always a an advocate for justice um wrongful conviction day. >> Whereas the loss of one's freedom due to a wrongful conviction has farreaching and devastating consequences which not only affects the innocent individual's life but also affects the quality of life of their families and has a harmful effect on society as a whole. Wrongful conviction day is a global movement dedicated to advocating for innocent individuals who have been wrongly convicted for a crime that they did not commit. The implementation and recognition of this day is the start to reaching a broader audience regarding the importance surrounding miscarriages of justice. A proclamation will assist to advocate, educate, and create awareness around those miscarriages of justice in hope for reform to minimize the effect it could have on another individual. Cities across the country will proclaim October 2nd, 2026 as wrongful conviction day to show support and raise awareness. A proclamation will help raise awareness to the broader community and open the conversation for future education and advocacy on this miscarriage of justice. Therefore, I'm Mayor Patrick Brown on behalf of Bmpton City Council do hereby proclaim October 2nd, 2026 as wrongful conviction day in the city of Bmpton. >> Thank you. Um, councelor Santos, is there a representative from wrongful conviction day? Seeing none, we'll go to the next proclamation, which is National Dental Care Day. And councelor Vante uh told me he'd love to see more smiles in the city of Bmpton. So, over to councelor Vante. >> That's what I said. Thank you. Whereas National Dental Care Day is a coast to coast movement to provide free dental care to unders underserved Canadians each year on October 10th. The initiative promotes dignity, health equity, and community compassion through accessible oral care. Founded by Dr. Raj Kuja, National Dental Care Day is a grassroots volunteer initiative that has provided over a decade of free dental care across Ontario. The goal is to create a unified national movement where dentists from all backgrounds commit to one day of service annually, restoring dignity through smiles. On October 10th, participating dental clinics across Canada will open their doors to provide one free dental procedure, cleaning, filling, or extraction to any patient in need without requiring insurance or proof of income. Clinics will also offer oral health education, community outreach, and volunteer engagement to amplify the spirit of giving. The initiative will raise awareness about the importance of oral health, reduce barriers to dental care for underserved communities, instill civic pride through volunteerism, and position Bmpton as the birthplace of a national movement rooted in compassion, dignity, and healthc care equity. Therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October 10th, 2026 as National Dental Care Day in the city of Bmpton. And do we have a representative here today for National Dental Care Day? I believe it was um, >> yes, he here. >> I know in the past it's Mr. Smiles, right, who has uh, been here to ask for this proclamation. Councelor Tour through you, Mayor Brown. Yeah, Dr. I'm surprised Dr. Kenuja isn't here today. He started this national movement. Um, but I will be happy to take away this proclamation. I'm I have an appointment with him tomorrow evening. So, I'm going to go see him. So, I will present this to him in person. Um, but he's a fantastic individual that has done a lot in our uh city, but creating this national movement is just one of them. Thank you. We should see if Baboo can join you. Um, our next our next proclamation is for um if you missed that baboo, councelor Torres has an appointment for you uh scheduled for tomorrow. Um, our next proclamation is pregnancy and infant loss awareness day. >> Councelor Miles, >> Mr. Come here. The goal and purpose of pregnancy and infant loss awareness day is to honor and remember the babies and children whose lives were lost due to pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage, still birth, and medical termination. This day seeks to raise awareness, encourage compassionate conversations, and recognizes the profound impact that pregnancy and infant loss has on women, partners, and families. On October the 15th, a flag raising ceremony will be held to honor the babies who have been lost to pregnancy and infant loss. Citizens of Bmpton will hold a vigil lighting in the international wave of light to honor families in Bmpton who have lost children and continue to break barriers for meaningful conversation about pregnancy loss. This day will raise awareness and create opportunities for open and meaningful conversations about pregnancy and infant loss. It will provide families with a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space where they can speak openly about their experience without fear of judgment, stigma, or barriers. By bringing this conversation into the community, we can help families feel heard, supported, and understood while honoring the babies and children whose lives were lost and ensuring that their memories and legacies continue to live on. No family should have to grieve in silence and no baby should ever be forgotten. I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October the 15th, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in the city of Bmpton. >> And do we have a representative? Seeing none, thank you council Miles for reading out that proclamation. We'll make sure it is sent to the organization for pregnancy infant loss awareness day. Our last proclamation is international stuttering awareness day and I believe Gail has that proclamation as well. Whereas suffering, sorry. Whereas stuttering is a common communication difference experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds, hundreds of thousands of Canadians stutter. And people who stutter make valuable contributions to families, schools, workplaces, communities, and Canadian society. People who stutter may experience stigma, misunderstanding, discrimination, and barriers to full participation in society. International Stuttering Awareness Day provides an opportunity for communities to learn about stuttering, celebrate people who stutter, challenge misconceptions, and promote [snorts] inclusion and accessibility. I, Mayor Patrick Brown, on behalf of Bmpton City Council, do hereby proclaim October the 22nd, 2026 as International Stuttering Awareness Day in the City of Bmpton. Uh, thank you, um, Councelor Miles. That do we have a representative from that organization? Seeing none, we're now going to take photos with the proclamations for those who have uh stayed with us. So, members of council, if you could join me up front and we'll take these uh photos. [snorts] Okay, thank you. This takes us to um our next item which is the essence of Bmpton, a new mural mural at Shoppers World. The council sponsor is councelor Santos. Yeah. >> Do I have council's indulgement for an extra minute? Yes. >> Thank you. Uh good morning respected mayor and members of council. My name is Aditi Ganiv Sananguan and I'm sharing a vier presentation on behalf of visual arts bmpton and shoppers world. Yeah. Visual arts Bmpton and Shoppers World in collaboration presents the essence of Bmpton. This 39 ft by 9.6 Six feet mural celebrates the inclusive and diverse reflection of our city. This year, Visual Arts Bmpton is celebrating 40 years serving Bmpton's creative community. On the occasion, this mural not only connects local identity, it also empowers student voices and expression. As a public art project, it engages the community with fresh, authentic creative expression that highlights the genuine energy of Bmpton's next generation. The mural bridges the gap between the built environment and natural world representing the inclusive and diverse environments of Bmpton. Our [snorts] artist Nikico, Joshua, Elsa, Martha, Oliver, Quantin, Sai and the project was facilitated by local artist Sanangan. Thank you Shoppers World for providing the space for the mural and thank you all and members of council for your constant support and uh I would like Katherine from Shoppers to say a few words. Thank you. >> Good morning Mayor Patrick Brown, members of the council and everyone here today. So on behalf of Shoppers Royal Bmpton, I'm very happy here today to celebrate our new mural and our continued partnerships with the visual arts Bmpton. Supporting the local arts and art community is very important to us at Shoppers World and we're always looking for opportunities to showc uh creativity into our shopping centers. We started our collaboration as a uh community art project in 2025, giving students the opportunity to transform our vacant units into colorful and welcoming spaces while showcasing the incredible talent and creativity right here in Bmpton. What initially started as a three storefront windows has grown into a 40foot mirror this year. From developing the initial concept to adding the final touches, uh we've really enjoy working with the Visual Arts BMPON team. We truly appreciate the creativity, passion, and care that each students have brought onto this project. Thank you again to Visual Arts Bmpton and all the students and the artists involved in making this project come to life. We're very proud to have your artwork display at Shoppers World BMPON and we look forward to forwarding our partnership with Visual Arts Bmpton. Thank you. >> No. Um, our next item is item 6.4, Councelor Power, David Holly award. He speak to the We took the photo and I think councelor Power wants to speak to it. Uh thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. The David Hley Award uh for leadership and accessibility is an official government of Ontario recognition honoring individuals and organizations that champion inclusive inclusion and improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Um, it's named after the honorable David Onley, uh, Ontario's 28th um, Lieutenant Governor and a dedicated disability advocate who made accessibility the core theme of his mandate. Um, Amandep Singh from Enable Talent U has won awards here in the city of Bmpton, but is uh, has been a champion of accessibility um, throughout Bmpton and beyond. um now growing enable talent into Sudbury and Africa. Um and I I just thought it was appropriate that we bring him to to council to recognize him and celebrate him for winning the David Hley award um and bringing it back to Bmpton. And Amadep's here as well if you want to say a few words. Uh I'll just say a quick note uh as a Bmpton resident and someone who started his journey just two years back uh Bmpton has been integral part of our journey and uh as someone with lived experience of partial vision impairment I do wanted to do something for the community and from entire city respected councelor member council rod counelor tur and other team members have been getting enormous support and the work now is being recognized iz globally alongside this David Clay award. We were last month featured as top tech innovators globally and our projects are launching in Spain uh Saudi and couple of countries in Africa later this year. So we'll make sure keep making Bmpton proud in the near future as well. Thank you. Thank you. Congratulations. Our next item is from councelor Ber Bmpton Rising Stars. Thank you through you, Mr. Mayor. And it is my great pleasure to welcome Bmpton Rising Stars, Reverend Blessing. She is a founder and executive producer. Welcome to City Hall. >> Yeah, thank you so much my community, the council. I'm so privileged to stand here. This is studying now season 3 and it's a privilege to announce that um Bmpton rising studies was very successful and it's growing. It's very challenging the load is increasing but because this is a legacy program platform that want to build and people come from all over the city of Ontario. uh last um sometime this year we announced the Bmpton rising star at um Queens Park and Bmpton Rising Star looking for was to go international and national in Brmpton. So um under the team branch uh talent but talent without border season 3 we receive 116 registrant registration and engage more than over 2,000 contestant families guests and supporters talented contestant between the age of five and 30. They came from diverse community across Bmpton and Ontario GTA and Bmpton. Rampton Rising Star is more than competition and is a legacy platform that discover talent, build confidence, celebrate diversity, develop future leaders and create opportunity for the next generation. We sincerely thank the city of Bmpton, our judges, sponsors, partners, parents, volunteers, ambassadors, performance and production team, GW studio, and everyone who made the season possible. As we grow, we welcome continuous support through funding, accessible venue, mentorship, production, resources, and trusted partnership to help us develop emerging talent throughout the year. And now it is my honor to present the season three winners which is the second run um runner up special one dance from the city of Toronto and the first runner up Za right and then our champion the winner Beverly Zaranza. Come on. Today I want the city of Bing to join me to congratulate our winners [applause] and our contestants and the entire BRS community. Thank you for helping our talent rise. Thank you. >> Thank you. [applause] >> Congratulations. This takes us to our next item which is councelor Plesi um woman and youth empowerment when literacy meets legacy. Good. Still good morning. Good morning. The our mayor, our honorable mayor and the counselor. And I'm so honored to be here on a really quick short time. We have our guest will arrive in any minutes now, but I'll do speak and then if at the end we can take a picture together. I'm here to honor our warrior woman from Atlanta, Georgia. Two years ago, they honor me to get a presidential awards for Bmpton women. So now she's here as a judge of fashion week in Toronto. I told her that you cannot be in Toronto and not to come to Bmpton. You say I want to just I want to meet our mayor, our honorable mayor and the city councelor because she's been watching everything we do here and what you guys are doing for us and to bring the community together. Like I'm sorry I'm so a little bit emotional because it is nice people to know what Bmpton is all about and uh she make the time. She's taking a Uber all the way from Toronto to here. She'll be here in about 5 10 minutes and uh she wants to bring the legacy like the literacy to bring legacy right here in Bmpton because she's taken to my country in Tanzania. So they said we need that piece of the power [clears throat] right here in Bmpton and they want to request for proclamation for next year to be partner with yes youth and women can right here in Bmpton and the Swahili heritage and all the heritage we have the all the events we are doing here it's part of her what legacy means so I'm here right now but later on if we are not finished please if she arrive if I can bring her up. I'll definitely appreciate it. >> Um, councelor Plushy, question. >> Uh, no question. I just think that uh our honored guest is on the way making the long trip uh from Toronto, so I think we can accommodate uh the ability to take a photo of her when she comes. Uh we'll find a break in the uh in the meeting and uh and let that happen. >> Okay. Thank you. Excellent. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Definitely. Thank you. >> Okay. This takes us to our next item um which is possible delegations notice of the intention to amend sign bylaw. Do we have any delegations >> to your mayor? No registered delegations for that. >> Okay. And government relations was on consent report from council. It takes us all the way until >> 14.2. >> Deputy mayor. Thank you. And um thank you. Yep. So, I had a couple of um meetings. Uh I had one last year and I had uh one this year and and they designed a petition. Um I just wanted to get I know we're at the end of the term. So, I'll just refer it back to staff to review the area. I I think I need planning to look at it too because they said it before, but I think I just want to know if it is true that this area was planned about 20 years ago and um sidewalks were made. Uh but they're saying in the original plans there was no sidewalks. Um so, you know, instead of he said, she said, I just like a report on it. Begin the work now, but we can look at it in the new term. I just want the residents to feel like their petition was heard of. And then regarding um the tickets, um just sort of why we do it and potential solutions including parking. I think we're looking at some pilot projects as well. So if the report could outline some options that I could have for these communities. Um one of the communities is interested in the pilot project for on street parking. Um, so if I have the solutions, I can propose that back to the community in next term as well. So just want to get staff working on it. I'll bring it back again next term as well. Um, and just referral back to staff. >> Councelor Santos. Oh, sorry. Council Maduros. Oh, you guys keep on shifting. >> Councilor Santos is first, followed by Council Maduros. Yeah. >> Okay. I think Maduros is first, but anyway, it's okay. Thank you. Uh, Mr. Mayor, just a quick question on that. I I know that we had asked staff to look at a parking strategy in the past to look at a pilot program for on street parking and um other issues related to parking matters and certainly I support this motion moved by Deputy Mayor, but can we get an update on where the strategy is and when we might see it come back? >> Sure. through you um Mayor Brown through to councelor Santos and the uh I guess the [clears throat] uh direction of staff from the deputy mayor is timely because staff are working on that on street parking strategy. We're scheduled to bring it uh to conclude it later this year and bring it back in Q1 of of of next year. >> But certainly if any uh ward counselors want a briefing um at any time on the progress we can arrange for that as well. >> Yeah, I would I would love that briefing if I may schedule that in the next uh couple of weeks or so. I know that with um you know it's a fine balancing act for us enforcing some of the illegally parked vehicles and then also residents um not having an opportunity to park anywhere if you're struggling to find parking space. So I think that strategy that we passed that motion I don't know when um I think it was last year sometime will be helpful for us to to find a path forward. Commissioner, if you want to Yeah. No, >> just to uh say through you uh councelor Santos that uh part of our halfunding commitment actually was to report back on on that on street parking strategy. So we're sort of making progress in relation to that timing. >> Okay. Wonderful. Thank you so much, >> Council Maduros. >> Uh thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh thank you uh Deputy Mayor Singh for raising this because councelor Keen and myself uh interesting over this election period we've uh probably issued more tickets across WS three and four for parking and we've had uh different communities uh approach us and I I do think there has to be a broader strategy uh to this. I I you know obviously thank staff for um you know doing their job and ensuring it. It's it's a it's a difficult issue because you do see parts of the community that want us to ticket everyone under the sun and then after other parts um you know one has to recognize that there are people who are in uh conditions that uh they need to put food on their plate, they need to go to work and um you know transit isn't easy accessible in certain areas. So um I do look forward to that uh report coming back. I I also uh want us to look at the Milton uh pilot project in which they use city facilities or parks where there's parking capabilities and they allow their residents to pay a fee of some sort to use those uh for parking establishments. Um but I do I do think that um we do need a broader strategy that's going to be citywide. Uh so I thank you uh deputy mayor Singh for raising up >> council. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor. Uh, and through you, uh, thanks also to the deputy mayor for moving this. Uh, it's been a lot of questions from residents in my area as well. Um, through you, uh, mayor to staff. Um, would, uh, a paid parking permit be part of staff's thinking? And are there any other, uh, perhaps hints that you can give us? So, we're not waiting until Q1 next year or any of us or anyone is waiting for that long. what might we be able to expect to see >> uh through through the mayor through to you uh councelor Vicente what I could um prepare as a briefing note for members of council to have with what's in the strategy now and which will come before council early next year so should members of council be fielding questions from residents in the business you have that and uh we can prepare a bit of a Q&A in advance. Thank you to you mayor. Um at pain of pushing you to uh reveal at least some information here and not making even the public wait for the briefing note. Is there anything that you could share with us now on what staff are looking at? >> Uh through you mayor Brown through to councelor said I don't have those details in front of me. Um but certainly we could prepare something uh before the end of this week and share with members of council. >> Thank you. Deputy Mercing, >> thank you and and I know we have the overall strategy and thank you to my colleagues and u but for my reason for also bringing this uh I wouldn't have brought this unless I needed also a look at these two particular areas. Um the first one is obviously with the [snorts] sidewalks like um I thought that was a valid concern from residents if you know they they signed an agreement with the developer they're supposed to have this many parking spots with the garage and then that suddenly got changed many years later with the sidewalk. I understand why there might be some frustration. So I don't know the history of that. So that's why I would like staff to look at that. The second area we had alternative design standards which really just meant tighter roads and only parking on one side of the road uh which is all was a huge problem. Thank you with councelor Tur and myself. We stopped that for the other side of the development but it unfortunately affects the one side. So just a look at that. Maybe there's some unique solution just for that particular issue. realizing a lot of the report will be similar to the overall report coming, but I just wanted attention on these two specific areas as well. Uh well, I look forward with my colleagues, I know we're all hearing about this. I look forward with my colleagues to see um how we can address this in the new term as well. Thank you. >> Okay, we have a motion on the floor >> moved by councelor. Yeah, >> just to refer. Yeah, >> deputy mayor Singh second by councelor tour. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to our next item which is item 14 on consent. >> Oh consent. Okay. >> Discussion item 16.2 was withdrawn. Okay. 16.3 councelor plushy traffic call me. Uh yeah. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of council. You have before you a motion uh from councelor Bar and myself um that I have some identified areas that are in uh concern by the neighborhoods neighbors in the neighborhood. Uh thanks for thanks to staff for working on um [clears throat] on uh all the work that they've put together to ensure that we uh make the communities uh that are identified in this motion a little bit safer for in particular. The amount of grandparents walking their children across the road was a huge concern in a lot of these areas. Playing frogger is not something that you should be doing in the city of Bmpton. So, uh, thank you to, uh, to all of, uh, staff for the work that they, uh, they put into this. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay. Thank you, councelor um, Ples. We have a motion on the floor. Councelor Santos. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, and certainly support this this motion and the and the work by my colleagues in this area. I just wanted to to flag that there is uh because it's a discussion item on traffic calming more broadly uh similar in this situation another situation exists and needs staff's support to implement something uh and take a look at it ASAP which is in front of David Suzuki Secondary School Davis Elm and Parody on Parody we've got speed bumps Davis Elm continues to be a vulnerable area for students high school students who are crossing the road. There's no stop sign. There's no crosswalk. Um I would like staff to take a look at a pedestrian crosswalk and or speed bumps on Davis Elm. It's an ongoing issue. So if so, if uh Commissioner, you can please respond. I flagged it for staff uh as well through the chair. Councelor Santos, we can certainly take that as direction. Um do a review and and come up with some options in terms of appropriate uh traffic calming measures that could be implemented in the near future. >> That would be great. Thanks so much. >> Thank you. We have a motion on the floor moved by councelor Plushy and councelor Bart. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to our next item which is item 16.4. That's item for discussion. I put on the floor um given to me from Commissioner Bill Boyce. He has surplus in some projects and shortages in other projects. So it is um transferring from different accounts to make sure we can achieve all our uh recreation projects. We can put the motion on the screen but this enables um projects we've already passed. Any questions? >> Oh, yeah. >> Okay. >> Just if we can I'm reading it for the first time. >> Yeah. In my understanding from Commissioner Boyce, this is largely to enable um from accounts that had surplus to enable um the costs for the Sandalwood Park Fieldhouse and the new Black Forest Park that were um the larger ticket items. Uh, councelor Plushy. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh, it looks like I can certainly get behind and support this, although we probably don't need our support. Um, but as for the field hockey construction, the 1.5, what field hockey construction are we talking about across the city or one particular >> through uh through the mayor council plesy? So that is some uh remaining funds in the Cassie Dome project. So we have enough to finish the Cassie Dome. We're confident in that it's going to be finished in the near future. So we're reallocating some of those funds along with core Meadows to facilitate the four projects listed there. >> Why do we have um remaining funds? >> Uh throughout thankfully throughout the process and the award of the contract we came in a bit under budget. We've been managing the change orders and there's some additional funding left that's uncommitted >> under budget. >> Congratulations. Very good. That's great news. Thank you. >> Okay. Motion moved by myself, second by councelor Santos. All those in favor? Motion carries. And as always, Commissioner Boyce, thank you for your great work and helping us achieve an ambitious recreational agenda. This takes us to the next item which is public question period. Are there any? >> Okay. Unfortunately, any questions online? >> Dear Mayor, I have no questions online. I've received some, but the requesttor is here in person. So, they can. >> So, the same questions in online and in public. Okay. >> Yes. Do you have a question? >> [clears throat] >> Good morning everyone. My name is Kulip Paswalla and I'm a member of the tennis community and [clears throat] representing Bmpton residents here. I have questions regarding item 12.3, the minutes of the audit committee meeting on September 21st, which this council has just approved today. Those minutes recorded that I submitted correspondence at that meeting regarding the PRC winter tennis agreement and the internal audit was asked to respond referencing item 6.1 management action plan validation. Appendix 4 corporate governance and vendor performance audits and item 6.3 the internal audit work plan status update. Appendix one item five capital projects 2026. Before I start asking my questions, [clears throat] I want to submit the correspondence. This is a letter which describes the submissions for the audit committee, submission for the city council, city of Bmpton, which includes a petition on change.org are signed by 300 plus tennis community members and residents along with the comments that they have posted on this petition. Second submission is the email communication that has been going for more than a month with the council members here including Mayor Patrick Brown, Ravina Santos, and Just excuse me for one moment sir. We need to stick to questions during question period >> and we do have other people with questions. So we're not receiving submissions or comments at this time. Okay. >> It's questions only. >> Submission correspondence. >> The email communication and chronology of it. >> Sure. They don't run out of time. >> Do you have a question? >> If you can state the question. We want to hear your question. >> Yep. Coming to the questions, one more submission. This is the city's own staff report for the user fees agreements. Uh and the proposal from the city to the council. Now to the questions. >> Yeah. So it's not for submissions. This is a public question period. All those documents the city staff would have. So just you want to state your question clearly. >> I'm going to state my questions. And one thing I want to be clear that we had 13 proclamations where everybody had time to clap and uh you know have photographs together. Great. Celebrate it. Fine. But here are the questions. Here are the public. I have the petition with 300 people signing it. There are 38 pages of email communication. Anyway, question. Yes. >> Question number one. the request made to the audit committee. [clears throat] Can can this council confirm that the internal audit, not an independently appointed auditor general, is the body examining that file? That means internal audit counselor Keenan, head of the audit committee, are you investigating that file? And if you're not, >> please state all state all your questions. Yeah. >> Yeah. Question continuing. Can the council confirm whether an appointment was ever attempted for an attorney general for an internal for an independent review? Since 2017, we have not had an attorney general. That's why we had these bad contracts. So PRC tennis matter is being routed through the internal audit rather than independent oversight. Question. Who is reviewing that ask for audit? Question number two. If you would like to answer, I will wait. If you want me to continue the questions, I'll continue. >> State the questions and then we'll have the appropriate individual respond. >> All right. Independence of review. I stated that the [clears throat] accountability on a matter that touches city council's own committee's handling. That means internal audit reviewing all of you guys. You guys meaning the city council which audit committee reports to. How is that committee going to stay fair and independent? That is my second question. Question number three, PRC rate comparison, cost benefit and rent gap. In the documents available to the public, whatever we have found, we have figured that city has rented PRC. The tennis courts which were built and paid for by taxpayer money. Those courts have been rented to PRC for $1, approximately $1 per hour per court. What are citizens getting in return? $50 per hour that PRC charges for that court. >> Who's PRC? >> Premier Racket Club. And the facility in question is Rosalie Park by Bmpton Tennis Club. Question number four. The submission that I made for the staff report for user fee 2026. Quoting on page number four under community services recreation staff wrote recreation is proposing a 5.0% increase to core services carefully balancing affordability with long-term sustainability. Higher adjustments 7.5% to 10% are targeted to premium areas such as specialty camps, golf, fitness, memberships, tennis, and cricket rentals where many rates remain well below market rates by 20%. Recreation has taken a phase approach to increase these fees by 5 to 10% annually. Whereas >> um Khiv if you could ask the question not the commentary. >> Yes the question is so the staff report recommended 5 to 10% increase gradually yearover-year whereas we have seen the chinkuzi winter tennis bubble rates have increased by 50%. So somewhere between the staff report and recommendation and when the council voted or whoever decided that increase from 5 to 10% went to 50% in one single season how how were those decisions made and what were the drivers for those decisions who were influencing it question Ravina Santos and Navjit Bra do you own the community services under which parks and recreation cup answer that you need to provide. >> Are there any other questions? >> Yes. >> What I would also like to ask the committee here is what time frame the council can commit to for a response and can this council direct an immediate audit of the matters raised with a public reporting deadline? But beyond a timeline, will the council act today? That is my question to the council. And Mayor Brown, you as a tennis player, we have played tennis together on the same court once together, sometimes against each other. You're a great player. Respect. >> But would you act today? Would the council act today to [snorts] hold off the staff accountable to their own written policy where the hike was supposed to be 5 to 10%. And roll the chinuzi rates back to the promised 10% maximum phase increased until the audit has identified where the gap was and appropriate remediation has taken place. My last question if today's meeting and in the next few days we do not have a substantive response from the committee. My next step is to file this matter with Ontario on budsman citing the record now before council. Does any member see any reason that step should not proceed to file with the Ontario on budsman? These are my questions. Thank you. I provide a full written version of these questions and supporting correspondence to the clerk office for record. I have emailed them. I have printed copies that I will hand over after this meeting to each one of you and one for the reference for the city clerk. Okay, let me um answer those questions initially and then I believe councelor Santos and councelor Plushy have a response. Um we're a city that actively supports recreation and you may not know this but we subsidize recreation by a tune of about 50%. So the true cost is 50% more. The reason we subsidize it um is to make sure that kids and adults can be healthy and active. Um, part of the increase for tennis was that it had fallen away from that 50% subsidy. It was a much larger subsidy, one of the largest subsidies in the city. And we try to treat all sports fairly. And Kep, you're right. I love tennis. Um, but I don't want a sport that I love to get special treatment or special favoritism. I believe we need to treat every sport in the city with the same type of subsidy. What I would note um is in tennis and I have this from recreation um we're back to the 50% now um but um past user fee increases did not keep pace um with the cost associated with this this facility. I would note we have 400 members at theqing tennis facility. Um and to compare that those 400 members are largely and heavily subsidized. Um, so we subsidize your activities. In some cases, we even have for-profit tennis instructors teaching there. Um, and the city is subsidizing their for-profit businesses, which is something we not allowed to do. It's actually illegal to bonus for-profit um, companies. Um, give you a comparison to our aquatics camps and fitness memberships. We have a 100,000 members in Bmpton. So, you compare the 100,000 compared to 400. If you compare Bmpton to every other GTA city, we have the most access to public tennis courts. We have the the most affordable rates to the point that one of the challenges we have is we have a lot of out of town tennis players coming to Bmpton to take advantage of our cheap rates. One thing we did in the budget was we increased the out of town um cost and now we have out of town people intentionally using friends addresses to take advantage of Bmpton's um high level of subsidy in tennis. Um if I could ask Commissioner Boyce, what is the current breakup? The 400 members, how many out of town members do we have? >> Uh through the mayor uh to the mayor, I'd say about 10%. So roughly 40 give or take. So for the 360 members that are Bmpton residents, you may be the highest subsidized sport in the city. At the same time, um we are investing in new uh tennis amenities. We just resurfaced courts. We've resurfaced more courts than at any point in our city uh history. And I think the list just went on the on it was on a there's a city social media post showing all those list. I managed to reach out to Tennis Canada and get uh grants from them to build new tennis amenities. Um how many Mr. Boyce, how many new tennis amenities have we brought in um with the partnership with uh Tennis Canada >> through the mayor? I don't have that exact number, but we've done a lot. We had a $200,000 recent announcement uh with Tennis Canada. We've had once in the past at various tennis courts, almost all of our tennis courts across Bmpton now have the hard true paint, the really good quality top-end tennis paint. So, as per that social media post, they look really good compared especially the other municipalities. >> And so, it's just not fair to treat a small group of members um with a much more favorable subsidy um than how do we go to the 100,000 members that use our swim pro kids swimming or or gym and say um you know, we're going to we're not going to treat you we're going to we're going to charge you more to subsidize this small this smaller group. Um it's just not fair. I would say with um third-party vendors that help run um city recreation programs, they actually save the city money. So, example of PRC, I have this here. Because we don't subsidize their operations, they they take the facility, they staff it. In this case, uh PRC Rosaly saved the city $227,000 last year. That's a subsidy we would have had to put in. Um, so that saves us money to invest in additional recreation. And we're looking at this across the board, whether it's a TA Hutchinson suggesting an investment in uh, pickle and soccer that um, they would manage or whether it's more I think we have another RFP in place for uh, for tennis. These are examples of how we can extend the recreational dollars to have recreational amenities available for for more residents. Um, but I believe councelor Plesi and councelor Santos also want to um answer your questions. This is not a a back and forth. You ask your questions and we give an answer. I would note the clerk's office will give you a formal response. But over to councelor Plesi and then to councelor Santos. >> Thank you uh Mr. Mayor. And I I was under the impression that answers had been provided already and um if uh individuals don't like those answers then I would suggest you go and go to the ombbudsman. I think that is a great opportunity for you to uh take this to the to to that next level if you don't feel you like the answers. Um I always caution members of council providing answers to anybody that comes and asks public questions because we don't have u maybe a little bit of the back of the background. But Mr. Mayor, you knowing the budget intimately and having those facts at your fingertips and the amount of uh scrutiny that tennis in particular uh is looked at because of your love of the sport. Um I think your your answers and your uh information was uh was spot on. So thank you for that. >> Thanks. Mayor, >> thank you. >> It's still black. There we go. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thanks for your delegation today. I've I've seen the email correspondence. I've seen the response from from staff as well. Um, and Mayor Brown, you have already answered and responded to all the things that I'm aware of as well. Just a very quick question for clarification. What is the impact of that increase uh for for for the players? What is the >> boys can answer that through the merit to councelor Santos uh based on doubles play it's approximately $2 per player per court I believe. >> Okay. And then um the next question is just for clarification just if staff can confirm is and and Mayor Brown is correct. We do heavily subsidize recreation in the city of Bmpton. Um and I do agree that making sure that all recreation and sports are treated equally. We're not heavily subsidizing one sport or one recreation over the other is is very important. Um, but are we competitive when we look at Bmpton's availability of facilities and and costs etc for players playing tennis in are we competitive with other municipalities >> through the mayor councelor Santos? Yes. That's part of what staff take into consideration when they look at the fees each year uh to remain competitive across municipalities and and come up to where we need to be to provide the service. Thank you. >> And great and and I think it's great that we're finding other ways for us to deliver more recreation and more services and more programs across the board. Whether that is the new tennis facilities or um the other new facilities and recreation that we're investing in Bmpton. I think it's also important for us to look at how we pay for everything. Um, and what Mayor Brown described in terms of partnering with PRC and others who are delivering a service that are actually saving property tax dollars in general, allowing us to invest more in recreation is a very innovative way to be doing this and managing this portfolio. And certainly, you know, a lot of people talk about um operating like a business. These are things that corporations do. They try to find new ways of delivering better service, costefficient ways of delivering service, and reinvesting those savings back into more services that can be provided to residents. So, um, madame clerk, just a clarification, will you be responding perhaps again with support from community services to the questions from the resident? >> So, um, Kep, sorry, you've exhausted your time. Um the the question now though is we're out of the public question time, but we have a question pending for downtown revitalization and accessibility. >> Do we have I need to I need to answer one question. Sorry. >> So you have used up your time um and unfortunately you're taking away from the next individual who's been patiently waiting. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Yeah. And if you want to come on an item >> point of order and the last meeting >> point of order >> why 15 point >> but you are taking up the next person's time so that was not fair and equitable. >> Um so our next question is on downtown revitalization and accessibility. You'll get a formal written response from the clerk as well. I request audit to provide respons. >> Okay. So >> sorry. >> Okay. So we have our next question which is on downtown revitalization accessibility. Do I have council's indulgence to I know we're pass the public question per time but I she's been waiting patiently. Thank you. >> Good morning Mayor Brown and breast of councel. My name is Vanessa Tantelo. I'm resident of Bmpton but I'm also the co-chair of the AAC committee as well as a a small business owner in Bmpton and I run a accessibility advisory um sorry accessibility consulting firm here in Bmpton. So, um I've been on the committee for the last 3 years and um most recently we had an issue on the um uh AAC meeting. Um so [snorts] I'm referencing the AAC meeting minutes including uh included in the committee of council meeting minutes and listed as item 12.2 on the council agenda. And um I would like to ask in regards to the accessibility issues identified for the downtown revitalization project which include misuse of tactile direction indicators uh for persons with uh vision disabilities, uh lack of contrast on the tactile attention indicators, narrower sidewalks than permitted. Uh no bike lane sign signage and ad hoc non-compliant sloping and ramping. I would like to ask today what is the city's plan to manage the immediate safety and liability concern until a permanent solution can be addressed. I would also like to understand what steps the city is taking to resolve these issues permanently. I also understand this project was never assigned to the internal accessibility team at the city of Bmpton, nor was it presented to the accessibility advisory committee. Being the third largest city in Ontario and the seventh largest nationwide, um we have an accessibility team of three people who are already overloaded. How can we expect to maintain even the minimum standard with that, let alone be a leader in accessibility? And I would just like to flag that I have been raising these issues with um the accessibility committee since the end of May. Um and I've the only response I've received back is to say that there's nothing saying they can't use the tactile attention indicators or sorry the tactile direction indicators in the manner they've been used to separate the sidewalk and the bike path. Thank you. Okay, I believe Commissioner Ganesh might be able to best equipped to answer this >> or Councelor Plush. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And I I think since the questions are directed to us, I think it's important uh for us to uh identify that the individual that was on that committee, the council member on the committee back when it was going through kind of the design process, unfortunately, isn't here any longer. has um quit his job. So that leaves us at a little bit of of a disadvantage. I would just ask for um for maybe staff to provide us with that information so that we uh know a little bit more about kind of all along those questions and then also provide um the delegate uh with a response as well. I'd appreciate that. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay. Do you want to add anything commissioner? Uh >> through the mayor through to councelor Plesi. We'll just take that as direction. >> Okay. Thank you. >> I'd just like to add one more thing that it is a a significant liability and um safety issue. So it um sooner than later. I understand that uh council [clears throat] is dissolving. Uh if this could be addressed, I would appreciate it. Thank you. >> Absolutely. And just I know there's been talk but last um council meeting, but if there ever was an urgent issue that comes up, we can certainly call um a meeting um if there's ever city business that is uh timely and necessary um then of course uh we would not uh hesitate um to call that meeting. Um okay, our next item >> is the bylaws. >> Can you do the picture because our wonderful guest has arrived? We'll do the bylaw and then we'll do the photo. Yeah, I have a motion from councelor Vante, second by councelor Santos to approve the bylaws. All those in favor? Motion carries. This takes us to close session. Um I have a motion moved by councelor Bar, seconded by councelor Keenan to move into close session for the following item and it's the two audit items. Correct. >> Yes. 19.3 and 19.5 >> 12:00. Okay. will return at 12:00 in close session. Um, and if members of council could join me at the front for that photo. >> Yes. In the continued interest of transparency and open government, I will report in public session any outcome from today's close session business. As a result of our close session today, I wish to report the following. We'll put it up on the screen. Uh as you know, uh the first 19.1.2 2 and 19.3 were considered 19 19.1 and 192 was approved on consent. 19.3 the item was considered in close session. No direction was given. 19.4 was approved on consent. 19.5 The item was considered in close session. No direction given. That takes us for confirming bylaw. If a motion moved by councelor Tour and seconded by councelor Plesi to approve the confirming bylaw to confirm the proceedings decisions from this meeting. All in favor? Motion carries. Our next item is moved um by councelor Tur, second by councelor Miles to adjourn today's meeting. Our next meeting currently scheduled is November 18th uh for a special meeting and the regular meeting on Wednesday, November 25th. Of course, if there's any urgent issues, we will reconvene. Um thank you uh for the motion. All those in favor? Motion carries.