City Council

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 7.2 Delegation re: Tanzania National Day 14.1 Correspondence from the Apartheid Free Communities Canada Team, dated March 11, 2026, re: Apartheid Free Communities Pledge 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Apartheid Free Communities Pledge

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 25, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.

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, 10.1.1, 10.3.1, 10.7.1, 12.1, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, be received. 10.1.1 1. That the report prepared by Sean Morgan, Director, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Purchasing Quarterly Activity - Reporting Update (RM 9/2026) , be received; 2. That staff be directed to include the hyperlink to the Council-approved Request to Begin Procurement report for competitive contracts over $1 million in the Purchasing Quarterly Activity report; and 3. That staff be directed to resume processing contract renewals and extensions in accordance with the Purchasing by-law. 10.3.1 1. That the report prepared by Maja Kuzmanov, Senior. Manager Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2025 , be received; and 2. That Council approve the 2025 expenses exceeding the annual budget for the Office of the Mayor. 10.7.1 1. That the report prepared by Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Brampton Transit to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Making Prom Happen – Transit Support , be received; and 2. Th

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 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State , be received.

Bramptonians value the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and Whereas the Supreme Court of Canada is now prepared in March 2026 to hear a legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State; and Whereas Bill 21 represents a threat to the integrity of the Charter and the foundational value of religious freedom; and Whereas the City of Brampton’s Mayor and Council have had a history of serving as leading voices opposing the infringement of fundamental Charter rights and freedoms through motions in 2019 and 2021, as well as supporting civil society organizations reflecting the diversity of Brampton to legally challenge Bill 21; and Whereas a Supreme Court decision allowing the infringement of religious freedom would have negative consequences for Bramptonians and all Canadians; Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. That the City of Brampton re-affirm its opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State; and 2. That the City of Brampton re-affirm its support for the legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21 at the Supreme Court of Canada by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the World Sikh Organization (WSO), and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM); and 3. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to: a. the Canadian Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) requesting they share with all their member municipalities inviting municipal lea

That the delegation to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Tanzania National Day , be

That the Mayor write a letter to seek clarity from the Province on the repayment requirements for the removal of capital projects from the City’s development charges study, with a request that the Province respond by April 1, 2026.

Whereas the City of Brampton recognizes its responsibility to uphold human rights, international humanitarian law, and the dignity of all peoples; Whereas since October 2023, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has constituted genocide against the Palestinian people—as confirmed by the United Nations, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, and many other international human rights organizations, including Jewish and Israeli groups such as Independent Jewish Voices, Zochrot and B’Tselem; Whereas the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, determined that Israeli authorities and security forces committed four out of the five underlying acts of genocide and whereas this represents a fundamental violation of international law, including the Geneva Conventions; Whereas international human rights organizations such as the United Nations, International Court of Justice, Amnesty international and Human Rights Watch, have concluded that Israel’s policies toward Palestinians meet the legal definition of apartheid; Whereas Canada, while officially recognizing the State of Palestine in September 2025 and expressing support for a two ‑ state solution, has continued military trade and arms exports to Israel, including via backdoor channels and existing permits following a purported 2024 suspension, which some observers argue may be incon

That By-laws 43-2026 to 45-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 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. The by-laws were passed as follows: By-law 43-2026 - To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1981 - Green Valley Development Inc.- Ward 10 (Planning References: C09E16.005 and 21T- 12010B) By-law 44-2026 - To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Classic Drive) - Ward 4 By-law 45-2026 - To amend By-law 308-2012, being the “Building Division Appointment By-law”

That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 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 46-2026 -To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 11, 2026.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on April 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

Whereas Bramptonians value the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and Whereas the Supreme Court of Canada is now prepared in March 2026 to hear a legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State; and Whereas Bill 21 represents a threat to the integrity of the Charter and the foundational value of religious freedom; and Whereas the City of Brampton’s Mayor and Council have had a history of serving as leading voices opposing the infringement of fundamental Charter rights and freedoms through motions in 2019 and 2021, as well as supporting civil society organizations reflecting the diversity of Brampton to legally challenge Bill 21; and Whereas a Supreme Court decision allowing the infringement of religious freedom would have negative consequences for Bramptonians and all Canadians; Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. That the City of Brampton re-affirm its opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State; and 2. That the City of Brampton re-affirm its support for the legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21 at the Supreme Court of Canada by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the World Sikh Organization (WSO), and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM); and 3. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to: a. the Canadian Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) requesting they share with all their member municipalities inviting munic

WHEREAS the City of Brampton has demonstrated strong leadership in advancing road safety initiatives in School and Community Safety Zones, including the implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and complementary traffic-calming measures; and WHEREAS recent provincial legislation to cancel ASE programs has created an urgent need for municipalities to deploy alternative, infrastructure-based safety measures that are effective, visible, and aligned with Vision Zero principles; and WHEREAS following the provincial ban on Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, municipalities were provided large new school-zone signage to replace enforcement measures; however, these signs have proven problematic in most locations due to their excessive size and infrastructure requirements, making them difficult to install and limiting their practicality as an effective traffic-calming tool; and WHEREAS the limitations beyond replacement signage increase the urgency for alternative safety measures, as the current level of protection in former school- zone camera areas is inadequate and residents remain at risk in locations where there is no enforcement or sufficiently visible cues to slow drivers; and WHEREAS SmartCrossingLED, an Ontario-based company, appeared as a delegation before Committee of Council on November 26, 2025, presenting its in- ground LED gateway safety technology for consideration in School and Community Safety Zones; and WHEREAS the SmartCrossingLED in-ground system is a

That By-laws 43-2026 to 45-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 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 Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3 City Land Negotiations Update – Ward 3 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations