The Brampton Record

City Council

September 24, 2025

Who was there

Present (11): Navjit Kaur Brar, Patrick Brown, P. Fortini, Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Rod Power, Rowena Santos, Harkirat Singh, Gurpartap Singh Toor, Paul Vicente

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To Add: 16.2 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. addition of Nigerian Independence Day Celebration to Heritage Month Corporate Events Listing To vary the order to deal with Item 7.2 immediately prior to the Closed Session.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
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: 10.2.1, 10.6.1, 12.1, 12.2, 16.1, 19.1 10.2.1 1. That the report titled: 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, be received; and 2. That the 2026 Brampton Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved; and 3. That at the discretion of the City Clerk, the time and weekday upon which various committee, board and tribunal meetings are convened be adjusted, as deemed appropriate, to facilitate upmost participation of members and the public. 10.6.1 1. That the report from Bishnu Parajuli, Manager of Engineering, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Budget Amendment - Countryside Drive Widening and to Amend Project Limits - Ward 10, be received; and 2. That Council authorize the limits of project 253940-001 be changed to “The Gore Road to Regional Road 50”; and 3. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $6,846,000 as detailed in the Financial Section of this report; and 4. That Council approve a budget amendment to Capital Project #253940-001- Countryside Drive Improvements to cover the funding shortfall to award the tender in the amount of $6,846,000, with funding of
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Power, Deputy Mayor Singh · Opposed (1): Regional Councillor Toor
That the delegation from Safiyyah Ali and Sana Shan, Muslim Media Hub, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Youth Pocket Film Program - A Phone Filmmaking Workshop for Muslim Youth, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the presentation from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, and Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Development Charge Incentives for Residential Development be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, be received
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: 2025 Q2 and Summer Enforcement Performance Update, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: 2025 Q2 and Summer Enforcement Performance Update, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
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 Purpose-Built Rental be received; 2. That Council approve the Development Charges Incentive Program for Purpose-Built Rental Housing, as proposed in this report; with an amendment to the occupancy timeline revised to ‘up to 30 months’, rather than “18 months”; 3. That Council approve the Development Charges By-law amendment attached to this report as Attachment 1, as amended, to operationalize the Development Charges Incentive Program; and 4. That staff be requested to report back on the potential use of options for payback as expeditiously as possible, and 5. That staff report when the incentive program reaches 2000 units, to review the financial implications, and 6. That the associated by-law be amended to introduce a 2000-unit cap. A recorded vote was requested and the motion
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Power, Deputy Mayor Singh · Opposed (1): Regional Councillor Toor
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 the Enhancement of Main Street and Downtown Intersections, Begin Procurement for Early Works Construction of Ken Whillans Square, and Begin Procurement for Construction of the Interim Garden Square Expansion – Wards 1 & 3, be received; and 2. That Council approve a budget amendment for the enhancement of Main Street and downtown intersections with granite materials with an additional amount of $5,993,664; and additional seven-month extension to the delivery timeline, targeting completion in Q4 2027; and 3. That staff be directed to transfer funds for the enhancement of Main Street and downtown intersections in the amount of $5,993,664 from Capital Project #224451-002 Ken Whillans Square to Capital Project #183866- 001 Downtown Improvements; and 4. That Council approve the begin procurement for early works construction of Ken Whillans Square with an estimate of $8,317,595; and target completion in Q4 2026; and 5. That staff draw the early works construction of Ken Whillans Square estimated cost of $8,317,595 from uncommitted funds from Capital Project #224451-002 Ken Whillans Square; and 6. That staff develop options to complete the construction of Ken Whillans Square within the total amount approved in-principle in the 2026-2029 Capital Program for Ken Whillans Square, Gar
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Power, Deputy Mayor Singh · Opposed (1): Regional Councillor Toor
1. That the report from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management and Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: DC Incentives for Residential Development be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
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. That staff be directed to continue reviewing the non-profit CIP Affordable Housing Applications for Sunfield Homes; and 3. That staff be directed to begin preparation and execution of an agreement with the non-profit entity of Sunfield Homes, once all information is received; and 4. That $18.72 million be earmarked for the three Sunfield Homes affordable homes projects once the next installment of the Housing Accelerator Funding Program funds are received and only after all other previously approved recipients have received their allocated funding; and 5. That if no additional Housing Accelerator Funding installments are received that no funding will be issued; and 6. That staff be directed to report, post-issuance of a Federal Budget, on the status of HAF funding applications and funds provided. A recorded vote was requested and the motion
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Power · Opposed (3): Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Toor, Deputy Mayor Singh
Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work; and Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism; and Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of various communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life; and Therefore, be it resolved: Nigerian Independence Day be added the to Corporate Events Listing 2023- 2026, Heritage Month Category, with a budget of $5,000.00, to be delivered within the Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events annual base operating budget.
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That By-laws 153-2025 to 167-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 24, 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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.2 Presentation re. Facility Security Update
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 24, 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 168-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on September 24, 2025.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried

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