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Committee of Council April 25, 2018

Government Relations Matters

Includes an update on the 2018 Provincial Election

Recently nominated local candidates….

• Dr. Parminder Singh

Brampton West Harinder Malhi Brampton-Springdale Sukhwant Thethi Brampton South Prabmeet Sarkaria Brampton South Amarjot Singh Sandhu Brampton West Simmer Sandhu Brampton East Sara Singh Brampton Centre Pauline Thornham Brampton North Gurratan Singh Brampton East Vic Dhillon Brampton West

2018 Provincial Election Update

2018 Provincial Election Update

To inform our candidates of what the City is doing and excite them about the futureready vision. To look beyond the election cycle, and build

• ngoing partnerships, trust and confidence.
• 2018 Provincial Election Update

Election Toolkit

• To be circulated week of April 23rd
• Contains:
• Issues & Positions
• Questions
• Invitation
• Launch of the City’s New Government

Relations Website

• 2018 Provincial Election Update

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/Relations/Pages/Welcome.aspx

2018 Provincial Election Update

• 2018 Provincial Election Update

Event

• Friday, May 18, 2018

(Save the date already in your calendars)

• Welcome Remarks
• City Priorities Presentation
• Moderated Q&As
• Leverage Committee Chairs
• Supplemental questions
• Time limited responses
• 2018 Provincial Election Update

Pitch our Residents:

• 30-45 sec video from each candidate

specifically commenting/committing to city priorities

• Set-up required: backdrop(s), camera(s) or

smartphones on tripod(s)

• Ability to record 2-3 messages at a time to

ensure flow and efficiency

• Video messages to be posted on the GR

website and available for sharing

• Social media promotion
• 2018 Provincial Election Update

“Scripted” Questions

• Questions specific to city priorities
• Provided to candidates in advance of the event
• Moderator to keep event focused on city priorities

Rules of Engagement

• Purpose:
• We are here to educate and seek partnerships with our

candidates to work together and realize the bold, exciting and innovative initiatives to make Brampton futureready.

• Candidates
• To learn about the exciting initiatives and city priorities
• Ask questions, comment on city’s priorities
• Establish working relationships
• Council
• To show united support for city’s issues and priorities
• Support a long-term relationship building
• Corporate event

Video Requirements

• Short 30-45 second unscripted video clip
• Strict time limit/cut-off
• Direct response/comment to the presentation
• Video message ‘contained’ by a clear question:
• “Which of the game-changing initiatives are you

most excited about supporting?"

• No comments about other candidates or parties
• Video won’t be posted if rules not followed

2018 Provincial Election Update

We see this as an opportunity:

• To reset our relationship with or MPPs
• To hold those elected to account
• To Build trust and confidence
• To work together on critical issues
• To get through times when we’ll need to

agree to disagree

• 2018 Provincial Election Update

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18)

Regional Council 9:30 am http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2018/2018-04-26-rc-agenda.pdf^* ^ Reports 8.1 to 8.5 relating to Section 8: Growth Management please refer to April 18, 2018 Government Relations Matters. * This update includes information on the following Regional Agenda items 10.1: Update on Peel’s Changing Economic Environment 12.2: Provincial Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan and Agricultural System for the GGH 12.3: Emergency Detour Route Plan for 400 Series Highways and King’s Highways in the Region of Peel

Overview:

• Provides an update on the changing economic environment and the potential

implications for Regional Services. City of Brampton (Comments from Government Relations):

• As the City continues to think bigger, several notable economic trends, in relation to

current City initiatives (i.e. Planning Vision, Strategic Plan, Game Changers, developing an affordable housing strategy, Economic Development Master Plan, etc.) are noted:

• Youth unemployment rate in 2017, 15.7%
• Increase in precarious employment
• Significant pockets of low-income earners in Brampton
• Increase in housing unaffordability
• Moving forward, opportunity for a strong presence at Regional Council to ensure needs
• f the City’s growing community are met.

Staff recommends receipt of report

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18)

Item 10.1: Update on Peel’s Changing Economic Environment (For Information)

Overview:

• Provides mapping of the agricultural system land base mapping identifies Provincial

Prime Agricultural Areas across the Region. City of Brampton (Comments from Planning & Development Services):

• Planning Staff has provided an important note on the agricultural system mapping:
• In Brampton, the only lands designated Prime Agriculture are located in the

Greenbelt Area.

• This designation places more restrictions on non-farm lot severances and

permissions for lands.

• Both Peel and Brampton staff are not sure the reasons for the agricultural

designation in the Greenbelt area of Brampton.

• The Region, through their Official Plan Review, will be reviewing and refining the

agricultural designation across the Region, including Brampton. Staff recommends receipt of report

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18)

Item 12.2: Provincial Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan & Agricultural System for the GGH (For Information)

Overview:

• An Emergency Detour Route is a pre-determined route to help motorists bypass an

emergency road closure and minimize delays in travel. City of Brampton (Comments from Traffic Services):

• Traffic Services is aware of this initiative and have been part of the discussions within

the jurisdiction of Brampton.

• Emergency Detouring routing has been identified to remain on Regional Roads.
• The City’s involvement would only be from a standpoint of managing traffic signal
• peration, on behalf of the Region, to deal with the increase in congestion should an

incident arise. Staff recommends approval of recommendations

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18)

Item 12.3: Emergency Detour Route Plan for 400 Series Highways and King’s Highways in Peel