The Brampton Record

City Council

July 8, 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 Keenanwith respect to Item 19.4 ( Litigation Update – Recreation Centre) out of an abundance of caution in relation to a former family business

What was decided (22 motions)

17 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
1. That the following delegation re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Update Regarding Committee of Council Delegations (RM 37/2026) , to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh
Referred
That the report prepared by Kuljeet Prewal , Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Proposed Open House Sign By-law (RM 58/2025) , be re ferred back to staff f o r further consultation .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the report prepared by David VanderBerg, Manager, Development Services, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Window Wells and Path of Travel for Additional Residential Units , be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Referred
1. That the report prepared by Mitsa Montaser, Director, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Budget Amendment – Century Gardens Youth Hub: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Financing , be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved to revise the funding sources for Capital Project #205651 – Century Gardens Youth Hub by recognizing Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund financing in the amount of $10,000,000, consisting of a grant of $1,304,340 from the FCM Green Municipal Fund Grant and a favorable lower cost loan of $8,695,660 from Development Charge Supported External Debt (FCM Loan), replacing previously approved City funding sources, resulting in the return of $8,100,000 from previously approved funding to the applicable reserve funds and the removal of the 2026 funding request of $1,900,000; 3. That Council approve Development Charge Supported External Debt in the amount of $8,695,660 through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Loan, to be repaid over a 20-year amortization period from future Development Charge revenues, subject to completion of the Regional Municipality of Peel borrowing process and execution of the required financing agreements; 4. That staff be authorized to enter into the required funding agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to secure and utilize the Green Municipal Fund financi
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
t he 2026 Capital Budget included the installation of traffic signals at three (3) intersections: Countryside Drive and Goodview Drive/Fairservice Drive, Bramalea Road and Sesquicentennial Park/Claremont Drive and Kennedy Road and Arctic Tern Avenue funded through Development Charges (DCs) and Reserve 18; And whereas the Development Charge-funded portion of the project has been placed on hold due to current Development Charge cash flow constraints and lower-than-anticipated Development Charge revenues; And whereas the City has been approved for financing through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which will improve Development Charge cash flow by returning eligible Development Charge funding to source and allowing repayment over an extended repayment period; And whereas the Province has announced the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), which is intended to provide significant funding for eligible growth-related infrastructure projects and further improve the City's Development Charge funding capacity; And whereas the intersections have all met traffic signalization warrant conditions, where increasing traffic volumes have outgrown the existing traffic control configurations, resulting in increased safety concerns for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists; Therefore be it resolved that: That the previously approved 2026 Capital Budget for the signalization of the intersections of Countryside Drive and Goodview Drive/Fairservice Drive, Bramalea Road and Se
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the c orrespondence from Corey Butler, Founder and Executive Director, Zamar Music Inc., to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Request for Development Charge Relief , be
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Referred
Brampton, as part of the Region of Peel is one of Ontario's largest public sector purchasers of infrastructure construction services, including roads, water, wastewater, and transit infrastructure, entering into multi-year contracts that are highly fuel-intensive in their execution; And whereas, rising fuel costs materially impact infrastructure construction, including equipment operation, trucking, material hauling, and asphalt production, resulting in increased costs for contractors and public owners alike; And whereas, recent global geopolitical and economic conditions have contributed to significant volatility in fuel prices, creating financial uncertainty for infrastructure projects; And whereas, under the current fixed-price contract model widely used by Ontario municipalities, contractors are required to lock in fuel costs at the time of bid submission with no mechanism for adjustment, regardless of actual market conditions over the life of the contract; And whereas, the absence of a fuel cost adjustment mechanism forces contractors to incorporate substantial contingency premiums into their bid prices to protect against potential fuel price increases, ultimately causing municipalities and their ratepayers to pay more than the actual cost of construction for risks that may never fully materialize; And whereas, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has operated a monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment Index for all Design-Bid-Build construction contracts, with adjustments t
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That staff be requested to review on-street parking challenges in the are a of Commuter Drive impacting local businesses , and to conduct a survey and review options for parking regulations that may be implemented.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
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/Hadrina Street.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That By-laws 122-2026 to 132-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of July 8, 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: 19.4 and 19.6 19.4 Litigation Update – Recreation Centre 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. 19.6 Planning for Employment – Delivering Complete Communities to 2051 and Beyond Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
1. That the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City and 2128216 Ontario Inc. dated June 30, 2026, for acquisition of the property interests therein described be approved and ratified by Council; and 2. That the Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering be delegated authority to execute on behalf of the City any agreements or other documents necessary for the completion of the property acquisition pursuant to the City’s agreement with 2128216 Ontario Inc. dated June 30, 2026, on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of July 8, 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 133-2026 -To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on July 8, 2026.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again, tentatively on August 12, 2026 or for a Regular Meeting of Council on September 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: 6.1 c) Proclamation: Caribbean Heritage Month – July 2026 6.5 Announcement re: Brampton Summer Artist Market Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Keenan 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Mount Pleasant Parking 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Installation of a Four (4) Way Stop at the Intersection of Flowertown Avenue and Chatsworth Drive/Hadrina Street 16.4 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Maintenance of City Catwalks To Defer Items 12.1 and 19.1 to the next meeting of Council.
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
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, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.3.1, 10.4.1, 10.4.3, 12.2, 12.3, 15.2, 15.3, 16.1, 19.2, 19.3 and 19.5 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be received. 10.2.3 1. That the report prepared by Colleen Grant, Deputy City Solicitor, Litigation and Municipal Law, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Election Sign By-law Amendments - (RM 32/2026), be received; and 2. That the Election Signs By-law be amended as outlined in this report. 10.2.4 1. That the report from Anthony Cocomile, Legal Counsel, Real Estate and Planning Law, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Antonio Addario and Margaret Addario, the owner of Block 252, Plan 43M-1958, City of Brampton, consent to the City de-registering Block 252, Plan 43M-1958 from a plan of subdivision in order to legally merge this parcel of land, be received; 2. That Council enact a by-law to deem Block 252, Plan 43M-1958 not to be a part of registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and 3. That the City provide notice of passage of the by-law as required by subsection 50(29) of the Planning Act. 10.3.1 1. That the report prepared by Medhani
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by City Councillor Power
Referred
That the report prepared by Kuljeet Prewal, Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Proposed Open House Sign By-law (RM 58/2025), be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Referred
1. That the report prepared by Mitsa Montaser, Director, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, re: Budget Amendment – Century Gardens Youth Hub: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Financing, be received; 2. That a budget amendment be approved to revise the funding sources for Capital Project #205651 – Century Gardens Youth Hub by recognizing Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund financing in the amount of $10,000,000, consisting of a grant of $1,304,340 from the FCM Green Municipal Fund Grant and a favorable lower cost loan of $8,695,660 from Development Charge Supported External Debt (FCM Loan), replacing previously approved City funding sources, resulting in the return of $8,100,000 from previously approved funding to the applicable reserve funds and the removal of the 2026 funding request of $1,900,000; 3. That Council approve Development Charge Supported External Debt in the amount of $8,695,660 through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Loan, to be repaid over a 20-year amortization period from future Development Charge revenues, subject to completion of the Regional Municipality of Peel borrowing process and execution of the required financing agreements; 4. That staff be authorized to enter into the required funding agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to secure and utilize the Green Municipal Fund financin
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
Whereas the 2026 Capital Budget included the installation of traffic signals at three (3) intersections: Countryside Drive and Goodview Drive/Fairservice Drive, Bramalea Road and Sesquicentennial Park/Claremont Drive and Kennedy Road and Arctic Tern Avenue funded through Development Charges (DCs) and Reserve 18; And whereas the Development Charge-funded portion of the project has been placed on hold due to current Development Charge cash flow constraints and lower-than-anticipated Development Charge revenues; And whereas the City has been approved for financing through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which will improve Development Charge cash flow by returning eligible Development Charge funding to source and allowing repayment over an extended repayment period; And whereas the Province has announced the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), which is intended to provide significant funding for eligible growth-related infrastructure projects and further improve the City's Development Charge funding capacity; And whereas the intersections have all met traffic signalization warrant conditions, where increasing traffic volumes have outgrown the existing traffic control configurations, resulting in increased safety concerns for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. That the previously approved 2026 Capital Budget for the signalization of the intersections of Countryside Drive and Goodview Drive/Fairservice Drive, Bramalea R
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Carried
Whereas Brampton, as part of the Region of Peel is one of Ontario's largest public sector purchasers of infrastructure construction services, including roads, water, wastewater, and transit infrastructure, entering into multi-year contracts that are highly fuel-intensive in their execution; And whereas, rising fuel costs materially impact infrastructure construction, including equipment operation, trucking, material hauling, and asphalt production, resulting in increased costs for contractors and public owners alike; And whereas, recent global geopolitical and economic conditions have contributed to significant volatility in fuel prices, creating financial uncertainty for infrastructure projects; And whereas, under the current fixed-price contract model widely used by Ontario municipalities, contractors are required to lock in fuel costs at the time of bid submission with no mechanism for adjustment, regardless of actual market conditions over the life of the contract; And whereas, the absence of a fuel cost adjustment mechanism forces contractors to incorporate substantial contingency premiums into their bid prices to protect against potential fuel price increases, ultimately causing municipalities and their ratepayers to pay more than the actual cost of construction for risks that may never fully materialize; And whereas, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has operated a monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment Index for all Design-Bid-Build construction contracts, with adjus
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
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 Chatsworth Drive/Hadrina Street.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried

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