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Portrait of Paul Vicente

Paul Vicente

Regional Councillor · Ward 1 & 5 · seen 2020-09-23 to 2026-09-23 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

177substantive motions movedof 351 meetings the minutes record them at
30procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
211substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 351 they were on the record for
105–14recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brampton’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (119) — most recent 40 shown

City Council April 8, 2026
1. That the report prepared by Jessica Yadav, Policy Planner III, Integrated City Planning to the Council Meeting of April 8, 2026, re: Development of a City- Wide Childcare Centre Land Use Study, be received; 2.
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council March 11, 2026
That the delegation from Rizwan Mohammad, Senior Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer, The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Item 16.2 - Quebec’s Bill 21…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council February 25, 2026
Whereas U.S. trade aggression, fuelled by tariffs, continues to disrupt jobs, production and investment across the North American automotive supply chain, including in Canada;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 19, 2026
That the following departmental presentations to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: e. Planning, Building and Growth Management f.
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 19, 2026
1. That the City of Brampton Council endorse a 2026 net property tax levy impact of 0% on the Tax Bill for City business. 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council December 10, 2025
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To vary the order to deal with Item 7.2 before Item 7.1.
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council December 10, 2025
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as…
For · 8–2 · Carried
City Council November 19, 2025
Whereas sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection with significant morbidity and mortality. And whereas, Canadian researchers, in response to recent sepsis related deaths throughout Ontario highlighted the need…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council October 29, 2025
Whereas the City of Brampton provided land in 1984 to American Motors Corporation; and Whereas the City of Brampton has consistently been supportive of the expansion of Stellantis and it’d predecessor corporations;
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building & Growth Management and Nash Damer, Treasurer, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Development Charges By-law Amendment to Support…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Anthony Obtinario, Manager, Downtown Revitalization to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Recommendation Report for Downtown Revitalization Projects: Budget Amendment for…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Steve Ganesh to the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Sunfield Homes Affordable Housing Projects (RM 38/2025), be received; and 2.
For · 7–3 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 13, 2025
Whereas the City of Brampton provides a wide range of essential services that are critical to our quality of life; Whereas Community Hubs are versatile, future-proof public centres that embody a "walk-to-one-stop-shop"…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 13, 2025
1. That the 2025 Capital Budget be amended to include a new project in the amount of $170,000, to design the relocation of active transportation bike lanes from the road to the boulevard on Howden Boulevard between…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council September 11, 2024
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024 be amended: To vary the order such that Item 6. 1 (i) be dealt with as the first proclamation; and To add: 16.2.
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council April 17, 2024
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; and That a letter be sent to Brampton MPs and MPPs on behalf of Council in support of completion of…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting September 29, 2023
That the following delegation re. Item 5.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC130-2023 – Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd.
Against · 3–7 · Lost
City Council June 14, 2023
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023 be approved as amended to add: 6.2. Announcement from Mayor re. Visiting Delegation from Karamjit Singh Sandhu, the Mayor of Amritsar, India ; 7.2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 14, 2023
Whereas Cricket has emerged as Canada's Fastest Growing Sport and has surfaced as Canada's highest-viewed sport; Whereas the City of Brampton is a growing hub for Cricket users, partnerships, facilities and events;
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council May 17, 2023
1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance to the Council Meeting of May 17, 2023, re: Municipal Finances Audit – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) , be received; and 2.
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council April 5, 2023
That the correspondence from Theodore Walker Robinson, re. Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passed by Parliament in Uganda, to the Council Meeting of April 5, 2023, be received;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting March 9, 2023
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Budget Committee Meeting of February 27 and 28, 2023 and March 6, 2023, to the Special Council Meeting of March 9, 2023, be received; and, 2.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting March 2, 2023
1. That the report from Melinda Yogendran, Policy Planner, Integrated City Building, Planning, Building & Growth Management, dated February 27, 2023, re: Recommendation Report - Municipal Housing Pledge (Bill 23),…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council December 14, 2022
That the following appointments be made for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power b.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting November 16, 2022
1. That the following City Councillors be appointed as the three (3) additional Regional Councillors to the Region of Peel Council for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: a) City Councillor Santos; b) City Councillor Keenan;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting November 16, 2022
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of November 16, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting September 26, 2022
WHEREAS Council approved CW096-2022 that an appropriate park or street be named Gita Park or Street; Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – September 26, 2022 WHEREAS Council approved Troyers Park, adjacent…
For · 5–2 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting August 26, 2022
That 1. all redactions from the draft BramptonU report be removed and made publicly available; 2. all MOU's signed with post secondary institutions, as referenced in the document and subject to City Solicitor review, be…
For · 5–2 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting August 26, 2022
That City staff report back to Council on research regarding existing City policy and procedures, and possibly new policy and procedures, to address City staff and/or other persons who may be found to intentionally…
For · 7–0 · Carried
City Council August 10, 2022
THAT Administrative Authority By-law 216-2017 be amended to add the following provision under the heading “PART III – NATURE AND SCOPE OF DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES”: “This By-law does not apply to the settlement…
For · 7–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting August 5, 2022
Whereas the Province of Ontario has determined Monday October 24, 2022 as the day for Municipal Elections in Ontario Whereas Monday October 24, 2022 is the day that Hindus and Sikhs across the province will be…
For · 7–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting August 5, 2022
1. That City Council retroactively prohibit payments as of December 1, 2018 for any payments in regards to sexual harassment claims against a member of council and the City, that any such payments must be paid back…
For · 5–2 · Lost
City Council - Special Meeting August 5, 2022
1. That the report titled: Declaration of Vacant Council Office under Section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Special City Council Meeting of August 5, 2022, be received; 2.
Against · 4–3 · Carried
City Council June 1, 2022
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as…
For · 7–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting May 31, 2022
1. That Council authorize all closed session meeting records including audio tapes specific to the Brampton U file to be made available to the Forensic Audit Team upon request;
Against · 2–5 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting May 31, 2022
Whereas Brampton taxpayers elect a city and a regional councillor in their Wards; Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – May 31, 2022 Whereas representative continuity is important and expected to ensure responsible…
Against · 2–5 · Carried
City Council May 18, 2022
That the report titled: City of Brampton Concert Band Inc. Bandstand Request – Follow-Up Report , to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received; 2.
Against · 2–4 · Carried
City Council May 18, 2022
That the item be reopened in so far as to allow for the placement of an additional motion, in relation to a potential referral to the Integrity Commissioner.
For · 6–0 · Carried
City Council May 18, 2022
Council has established a Mayor and Councillor’s Expense Policy; and Whereas the policy defines eligible and ineligible Member expenses;
For · 6–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Planning and Development CommitteeJune 8, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeNovember 20, 2023
Committee of CouncilNovember 15, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 177)

That By-laws 158-2026 to 179-2026 inclusive and By- laws 1 83- 2026 , 184- 2026 and 1 85- 2026 , before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 23, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, September 23, 2026 · Carried
area residents have identified that vehicle traffic along Flowertown Avenue causes safety concerns; and Whereas the intersection of Flowertown Avenue and Hadrian Street together with Chatsworth Drive utilizes a two (2) way stop to control traffic movements; Therefore, Be It Resolved That staff be directed to install a four (4) way stop at the intersection of Flowertown Avenue and Chatsworth Drive/
City Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
Whereas area residents have identified that vehicle traffic along Flowertown Avenue causes safety concerns; and Whereas the intersection of Flowertown Avenue and Hadrian Street together with Chatsworth Drive utilizes a two (2) way stop to control traffic movements; Therefore, Be It Resolved That staff be directed to install a four (4) way stop at the intersection of Flowertown Avenue and Chatswort
City Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 100-2026 to 1 01 -2026 and 10 5 -2026 to 117- 2026 , inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 24, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $1,211,700 from previously approved capital projects to partially offset the new funding requirement as detailed in the Financial Section of this report and; 2. That Council approve a budget amendment to Capital Project #185670-003 – Chris Gibson Recreation Centre Addition and Renovation in the amount of $14,600,000, with funding
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the following delegations re: Item 14.2 - Development Charge (DC) Reductions , to the Council Meeting of June 10, 2026, be received: 1. Gord Buck, Founder/Principal, ARGO Development Corp 2. Darren Steedman, Vice-President, DG Group 2. That the presentation re: Canada - Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program , to the Council Meeting of June 10, 2026, be received ; 3. That the corresp
City Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 8 , 2026, to the Council Meeting of June 10, 2026, be received; 2. That Recommendations PDC070-2026 to PDC075-2026 and PDC077-2026, be approved as outlined in the minutes; and 3. That PDC076-2026 be replaced and approved as follows: PDC076-2026 WHEREAS the City of Brampton has remained committed to supporting a full mix
City Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Xiaohua (Gloria) Gao, CEO, Brampton Chinese Cultural Association (BCCA) , to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, re: Chinese Heritage Month , be received
City Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 84-2026 to 88-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 27, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That staff be authorized to negotiate and enter into a waste collection services contract with the successful bidder.
City Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 28-2026 to 41-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 25, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report from Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of February 4, 2026, re: 2026 Municipal Election – Question on the Ballot, be received; 2. That staff be directed to investigate and report back on: a. Survey options, costs and a potential implementation plan, such report to include multiple survey points such as: polling stations, on-line, in-pe
City Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 13-2026 to 25-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of February 4, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That the following departmental presentations to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: a. Transit b. Community Services
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That, in accordance with Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed budget from 30 days from the date the budget is submitted, being January 9, 2026, to 29 days, being February 6, 2026, after which the budget shall be deemed adopted by the municipality pending the mayo
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Committee of Committee Meeting of November 26, 2025, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW374-2025 to CW411-2025, and CW413-2025 to CW415-2025, and CW417-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes.
City Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-laws 169-2025 to 176-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of October 15, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of July 17, 2025, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of August 11, 2025, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from the Alzheimer Society Peel, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, re: Petals of Hope Art Installation - Brampton City Hall - September 8 to 21, 2025 (World Alzheimer Awareness Day), be received.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of September 3, 2025, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW253-2025 to CW265-2025, and CW267-2025 to CW275-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes; and 3. That Recommendation CW266-2025 be approved as amended as follows: CW266-2025 Whereas it is evident that the City of Brampton needs t
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the following candidates be appointed, effective for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Committee of Adjustment  Kathleen McDermott Environment Advisory Committee  Yarim (Angelique) Hinojosa  Amisha Moorjani  Julia Roul Brampton School Traffic Safety Council  Amanda Baez  Nina Dixon
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the d elegation from Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident, to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, re: Ticketing and Signage Requirements under the Highway Traffic Act , be received.
City Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Joe Pimentel, Vice President, Carabram Brampton's Multicultural Festival, to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, re: Carabram Festival 2025 , be received.
City Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 8.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2: 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of April 30, 2025, be rec
City Council, April 30, 2025 · Referred
That the Summary of Recommendations from the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 15, 2025 , to the Special Council Meeting of April 17, 2025, be received; and, That Recommendations BHB008-2025 to BHB010-2025 and BHB012-2025 to BHB015-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary; That HB011-2025 be stuck out and replaced with the following: HB011-2025 That the delegation by Renji Abraham and Su
City Council - Special Meeting, April 17, 2025 · Referred
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of April 17, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 68-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on April 17, 2025.
City Council - Special Meeting, April 17, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, April 9, 2025 · Carried
fire hydrants are a critical component of Brampton’s emergency response infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water in the event of a fire; Whereas heavy snowfall and uncleared hydrants can delay emergency response times and put lives and property at risk; Whereas Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may experience difficulty locating or accessing fire hydrants due to sno
City Council, March 26, 2025 · Referred
fire hydrants are a critical component of Brampton’s emergency response infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water in the event of a fire; Whereas heavy snowfall and uncleared hydrants can delay emergency response times and put lives and property at risk; Whereas Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may experience difficulty locating or accessing fire hydrants due to sno
Committee of Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 43-2025, before Council at its Special Meeting of March 19, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council - Special Meeting, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That the following delegations from William Osler Health System and Osler Foundation re. Item 6.1c) – Proclamation – Peel Memorial's 100th Anniversary – February 2, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, be received: 1. Pardeep Singh Gill, Chair and Treasurer, Osler Board of Directors 2. Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, Osler 3. Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, Osler Foundation
City Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
1. That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute any agreement and other documents in connection with the City’s acquisition of properties at 48 and 52 Main Street North, Brampton on such terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; 2. That a by-law be enacted authorizing The Corporation of the City o
City Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
That the following delegations from William Osler Health System and Osler Foundation re. Item 6.1c) – Proclamation – Peel Memorial's 100th Anniversary – February 2, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, be received: 1. Pardeep Singh Gill, Chair and Treasurer, Osler Board of Directors 2. Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, Osler Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – February 5, 2
City Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report from Michael Heralall, Director, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Special Council Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025, re: Proposed 2025 Stormwater Charge Increase, be received; 2. That the stormwater charge rate increase as proposed in Schedule I be approved; and 3. That User Fee By-law 193-2024 be amended to add
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
That the Budget 2025 Public Engagement Report, to the Special Council Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025, be received.
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
That the Budget 2025 Transit Budget Presentation Follow-Up Questions, to the Special Council Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025, be received.
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
That, in accordance with Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed budget from 30 days from the date the budget is submitted, being January 10, 2025, to 10 days, being January 20, 2025, after which the budget shall be deemed adopted by the municipality pending the may
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried

In the record

348meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
9conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1 & 5seatRegional Councillor
7,832votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor, incumbent
Committee of Council April 15, 2026
in relation to Item 15.5, Verbal Update – PAMA Transition, as he owns property near this facility
City Council March 11, 2026
with respect to Item 19.6 - Verbal Update – PAMA Complex Transfer: Strategic Implications & Municipal Readiness, as he lives in the vicinity of the subject facility
Planning and Development Committee August 12, 2024
with respect to related items 5.2 and 7.2 as he owns property within the Main Street North Development Permit System
City Council August 9, 2023
with respect to Item 12.2 – Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – Special Meeting – July 31, 2023 – Recommendation PDC079-2023, as he owns a property within the Main Street North Development…
Planning and Development Committee - Special Meeting July 31, 2023
with respect to Item 7.3 as he owns property on the subject street
City Council March 1, 2023
with respect to Item 12.4 – Recommendation CW059-2023 (boundaries of Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area) as he owns property within the Downtown BIA area
Committee of Council February 22, 2023
regarding Item 9.3.1 (Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: Boundaries of Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA)) as he owns property within the DBBIA
Committee of Council March 9, 2022
on Item 6.5 (Delegation re: Grant-in-lieu of Development Charges for Habitat for Humanity Sites at 1524 Countryside Drive and 25 William Street) as he owns property on the corner of Williams Street
Committee of Council March 31, 2021
with respect to Item 11.3.1 (Building Improvement Grant - 249 Main Street North), as he owns property adjacent to the subject property

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