Monday, September 25, 2017

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Boardroom WT-2C and WT-2D 2nd Floor – West Tower

Members

Council: Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros – Ward 3 and 4 City Councillor Doug Whillans – Wards 2 and 6

City Councillor Jeff Bowman – Ward 3 and 4 City Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon – Ward 9 and 10

Seniors: Shabnam (Shey) Chhibber Ron Feniak Frank Lodhar Joyce Temple-Smith Youth: Mansimran Anand

Riyadh Baksh Fatima Barron Alisha Deen Agencies: Wasif Butt, Vice-President, Brampton Multicultural Youth Council Jayne Culbert, Manager, Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network Sandra Fitzpatrick, Manager, Region of Peel Public Health

Peter Howarth, Chair, Brampton CARP Chapter 52 (Canadian Association for Retired Persons)

Andre Lyn, Senior Manager, United Way of Peel Linda Nasato, Brampton Seniors Council Bob Peasant, Member, Inclusion and Equity Committee Sue Ritchie, Manager, Region of Peel Housing Alexa Roggeveen, Sheridan College, Social Service Worker, Gerontology Yadwinder Singh, Sheridan College, Student Union

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Agenda Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee

Committee of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Agenda Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee

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Please ensure all cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other electronic devices are turned off or placed on non-audible mode during the meeting.

1. Approval of Agenda

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

3. Previous Minutes

4. Delegations/Presentations

4.1. Peter Fay, City Clerk, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, re: Committee Orientation

4.2. Presentation by Daniella Balasal, Policy Planner, Planning and Development Services, re: Development of an Age-Friendly Brampton Strategy

5. Reports / Updates

6. Other/New Business/Information Items

6.1. Committee discussion, re: Election of Chair / Vice-Chair

7. Correspondence

8. Question Period

9. Public Question Period

10. Adjournment Next Meeting: to be decided

Development of theAge Friendly Brampton Strategy

September 25, 2017

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Changing Demographics

It is estimated that seniors will represent 25% of Canada’s population by 2036

Brampton has a large youth population; however, Brampton seniors continue to be a growing segment of the population

According to Census Canada, Brampton’s seniors population rose by 40% between 2011 and 2016, to total 66,270

The City is developing an Age-Friendly Brampton Strategy to meet the needs of its residents, by being inclusive and accessible, and promoting aging-in place

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World Health Organization: Age-Friendly City Designation

WHO has established a global network of age-friendly cities and communities

Designation of an AFC requires development of a 3-year action plan that supports 8 domains (attributes) plus support of local mayor

Brampton now part of global network and currently seeking designation

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WHO’s 8 Domains of an Age Friendly Community

Outdoor spaces and buildings

Transportation

Housing

Social Participation

Respect and social inclusion

Civic participation and employment

Communication and information

Community support and health services

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Provincial Direction

Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golder Horseshoeo Complete communities support aging in place

o Collocation of public service facilities within community hubs

o Streets to be planned to balance needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and transit users (“Complete Streets”)

Ministry of Seniors Affairs promotes development of AFCs o Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat

o Age Friendly Communities Planning Guide

o Planning Grants for projects that contribute to development of AFCs

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Region of Peel

Peel Region’s Official Plan:o Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment 27 (ROPA 27) received approval on Aug 3, 2017, by Ministry

of Municipal Affairs o ROPA 27 contains age-friendly planning policies that encourage the creation of healthy, walkable

communities that are close to amenities, green spaces, programs and services to support aging in place

Healthy Development Frameworko Assessment tool for evaluating the healthiness of existing neighbourhoods and proposed

developments

Peel’s 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plano 3-Year update released in 2016. Focus on Plan’s implementation

Housing for Older Adults in Peel Working Group (HOAP)o Housing Needs for Older Adults Survey, 2016, conducted by ERIN Researcho Region-wide results to assist HOAP with programming and servicing effortso Survey results for Brampton now available

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City of Brampton Policy Framework and Initiatives

Strategic Plan 2016-2018 : alignment to achieve strategic plan’s goal of diversity and enabling wellness through health and recreation

Official Plan: land use policy framework; policies to be updated based on Strategy’s recommendations to improve Brampton’s age-friendliness

Seniors Housing Study: will identify suitable locations for seniors housing in areas close to local amenities

Affordable Housing Strategy: comprehensive vision to address housing affordability in Brampton

Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2017: framework to guide delivery of parks, open space, recreation and sports facilities over next 15 years

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Development of an Action Plan

3 -Year, city-wide action plan ensures Strategy is “action” oriented

City to retain services of consulting firm to lead Plan’s development

Requires extensive involvement of residents as requisite of AFC designation

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Work Program

Phase 1: Backgroundo Formation of Advisory Committee (completed)

o Formation of Working Group (completed)

o Background report to Council (Completed)

Phase 2: Baseline Assessmento Benchmarking of other successful AFCs

o Gap analysis on City’s services. Review of demographic trends and existing corporate policies

o Assess opportunities and constraints

Phase 3: Public and Stakeholder Engagemento focus groups, surveys, and workshops

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Work Program Cont’d

Phase 4: Development of Strategyo Draft Action Plan

o Develop recommendations

o Finalize staff report

o Report and presentation to City Council

o Public and stakeholder engagement on action plan

Phase 5: Implementation

Phase 6: Monitoring

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Advisory Committee

Seniors

Youth

Agencies (eg. Region of Peel, Sheridan College)

Members of Council

Corporate staff

Clerk’s Department (administrative support)

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Working Group

Policy Planning

Recreation

Transportation Planning

Transit

Parks and Facilities Planning

Economic Development

Strategic Communications

CAO’s Office

Accessibility Coordinator

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Stakeholder and Public Engagement

Engagement is critical element in ensuring success

Extensive consultation with stakeholders including support and service providers across the Region

Public consultation to occur at key milestones of project

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Communications Plan

Corporate project webpage: http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/planning-development/policies-master-plans/Age-Friendly-Brampton/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Dedicated email address: agefriendly@Brampton.ca

Social media tools

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Next Steps

Staff to prepare Terms of Reference for consulting services to lead the Strategy’s development

Work program timelines to be updated

Project updates at each advisory committee meeting

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