City Council - Special Meeting

That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of August 31, 2026 be approved as published and circulated.

That Brampton City Council receives the resignation of Regional Councillor Fortini, filed with the City Clerk and effective as of August 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; and That Brampton City Council, in accordance with section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, declares the office of Regional Councillor, Wards 7 and 8, to be vacant.

Whereas a vacancy on Brampton City Council has been declared; and Whereas Gael Miles is qualified to be appointed and has consented to accept the office if appointed, Now therefore, in accordance with section 263 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Brampton City Council hereby appoints Gael Miles to fill the vacancy on City Council; and That Gael Miles shall serve as Regional Councillor, Wards 7 and 8, for the remainder of the term of Council.

That the report prepared by Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue Services, Finance, to the Special City Council Meeting of August 31, 2026, re: Amendment to the 2024 Development Charges (DC) by-laws , be received; That the City’s 2024 Development Charge (DC) By-laws be amended to reduce residential development charge rates by 50% for all residential development types, and by 65% for both large and small condominium apartments in buildings of at least five storeys. These reductions shall take effect on March 31, 2026, and be maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) Transfer Payment Agreement for a period of three years, ending March 30, 2029; That the expiry date of the City’s Purpose-Built Rental (PBR) Development Charge Incentive Program be extended from November 14, 2026, to March 30, 2029, to align with the implementation period of the Development Charge Reduction Program; That staff be authorized to implement occupancy requirements for developments benefiting from DCRP reductions, similar to the City's PBR Development Charges Incentive Program, requiring occupancy within 30 months of Building Permit issuance, with authority delegated to the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, in consultation with the CAO, to grant extensions to 36 months and up to an additional 6 months for an eligible development dependent on construction progress reports and project scale and timelines, and subject to co

Whereas members of the Brampton Muslim community have formally registered a delegation to present to City Council regarding the contributions of the Kalair family to the local neighborhood and the broader City of Brampton as the founding members of Makki Masjid, the first masjid in Brampton since the 1970s; and Whereas the City of Brampton values recognizing local families and community members who have demonstrated long-standing service, leadership, and positive contributions to the municipality; and Whereas Eastbourne Park serves as a prominent public green space within the community, connected to Makki Masjid and its school where 300 students are enrolled annually, and renaming municipal assets provides a meaningful opportunity to celebrate civic pride and local heritage. Therefore, be it resolved: That the discussion item regarding the Proposed Park Naming be received; and That staff in the Community Services department be directed to accept the proposal to rename Eastbourne Park to "Kalair Family Park" in accordance with the City of Brampton’s Asset Naming Policy.

That By-laws 138-2026 and 139-2026, before Council at its Special Meeting of August 31, 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.

That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of August 31, 2026, 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 140-2026 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its special meeting held on August 31, 2026

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

1. That the report prepared by Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue Services, Finance, to the Special City Council Meeting of August 31, 2026, re: Amendment to the 2024 Development Charges (DC) by- laws, be received; 2. That the City’s 2024 Development Charge (DC) By-laws be amended to reduce residential development charge rates by 50% for all residential development types, and by 65% for both large and small condominium apartments in buildings of at least five storeys. These reductions shall take effect on March 31, 2026, and be maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) Transfer Payment Agreement for a period of three years, ending March 30, 2029; 3. That the expiry date of the City’s Purpose-Built Rental (PBR) Development Charge Incentive Program be extended from November 14, 2026, to March 30, 2029, to align with the implementation period of the Development Charge Reduction Program; 4. That staff be authorized to implement occupancy requirements for developments benefiting from DCRP reductions, similar to the City's PBR Development Charges Incentive Program, requiring occupancy within 30 months of Building Permit issuance, with authority delegated to the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, in consultation with the CAO, to grant extensions to 36 months and up to an additional 6 months for an eligible development dependent on construction progress reports and project scale and timelines, and s