The Brampton Record

City Council

January 21, 2026

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.

Declared interests

Councillor Medeiroswith respect to Item 19.1 in that he resides on the subject street

What was decided (9 motions)

7 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of January 21, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Council Meeting Procedures. 19.8 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: An Identifiable Individual Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 19.9 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor re: An Identifiable Individual Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, to the Council Meeting of January 21, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
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: 10.5.1, 12.1, 12.2, 16.1, 19.7: 10.5.1 1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Director, Cultural Services, to the Council Meeting of January 21, 2026, re: Installation of Replica City Gates of Ponta Delgada at Azores Park (100 Malta Avenue) – Ward 4 , be received; and 2. That Committee of Council consider the request from Portas Da Cidade Azores-Canada (PCAC) and approve, in principle, the installation of a community-led monument on City-owned land, subject to execution of a land licence agreement and completion of all required technical approvals; and 3. That, should Council approve the project in principle, Committee of Council designate Azores Park (100 Malta Avenue) as the proposed location for the monument, contingent on confirmation through the Site Plan process; and 4. That Committee of Council authorize the Commissioner, Community Services, or designate, to negotiate and execute a land licence agreement with PCAC, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and 5. That all costs and responsibilities associated with the design, engineering, fabrication, installation, insurance, maintenance and lifecycle stewardship of the monument remain with PCAC as a condition of installing the monument on City-owned land. 12.1 1. That the Minutes of the
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Referred
1. That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of January 21, 2026, be received; 2. That the Mayor be requested to write a letter of congratulations on behalf of Brampton Council to the Prime Minister, for his recent exemplary work on behalf of Canada on the world stage in Davos; and 3. That the Mayor be requested to write to the Federal Government with regard to Bill C9, requesting additional consultation with faith leaders and law enforcement agencies with respect to their concerns, with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to be copied on such communication.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That the matter of Council member physical attendance at legislative meetings be
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Referred
That By-laws 1-2026 to 11-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 21, 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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.1 OLT Appeal - OLT-25-000024 - 4 Alderway Avenue Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 19.2 OLT Appeal OLT-25-000500 - 69 Bramalea Road Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 19.3 Committee of Adjustment Decision - 11075 Clarkway Drive - A-2025-0055 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 19.4 Development Approvals Process Technology Solutions Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 21, 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 12-2026 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 21, 2026.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried

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