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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To vary the order to deal with Item 7.2 before Item 7.1. To add: 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan, re: Christian Heritage Month 19.9 Closed Session Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Item 14.1 – Correspondence from Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area 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 Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
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 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 19, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, 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: 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 12.1, 12.4, 12.5, 14.2, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 19.5: 10.3.1 1. That the report from Austin Sagala, Manager, Network and Telecommunications, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Public Sector Network (PSN) , be received; and 2. That the Purchasing Agent is authorized to proceed to procurement for the Public Sector Network (PSN) construction, emergency repairs, fibre splicing and inspections, wireless (Co-operative Procurement with the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon) for a two-year period in cooperation with the Region of Peel. 10.3.2 1. That the report by Jose Nunes, Manager, Cloud and Platform Services, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Supply of VMWare Subscription Software Licensing, Maintenance and Support Services for a Five (5) Year Period , be received; and 2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of VMWare Subscription Licensing and Maintenance and Support Services for a Five (5) Year Period. 12.1 That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of November 12, 2025 ,
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power · Opposed (2): Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini
That the delegation from Nick Milinovich, Deputy Chief of Investigative and Emergency Services Command, and Marc Andrews, Deputy Chief of Community Policing Operations Command, Peel Regional Police, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Protecting Our Community - Current State of Extorsions , be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters , to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
WHEREAS, extortion is rapidly increasing in Canada, driven by transnational criminal networks and digital intimidation tactics. WHEREAS, small businesses and vulnerable communities are frequent targets, with threats of violence or property damage used to extract payments quickly and with low investigative risk. WHEREAS, on November 28, 2025, the Government of Canada announced that, in collaboration with the B.C. Government, to better target organized crime tied to drugs and cross-border movement, the government is launching a new Regional Integrated Drug Enforcement Team (RIDET). It will receive $4 million over four years under the federal border plan. WHEREAS, the Government of Canada further announced that the federal and provincial governments are committing $1 million to support victims of extortion, with an additional $500,000 going to B.C. police agencies for victim safety planning, outreach and protective equipment. WHEREAS, Peel Region’s extortion rates meet or exceed those in B.C., with 319 reports in 2023, 490 reports in 2024 (53.6% increase) and 436 reports from January 1-November 30, 2025. WHEREAS, the Region of Peel faces one of the highest volumes of extortion in Canada, with a significant community impact. WHEREAS, on September 29, 2025, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced that the Government of Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang, a transnational criminal organization, as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code. WHEREAS,
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Amendments to Administrative Penalty System Penalties , be received; 2. That the by-law to amend By-law 233-2013 be enacted; and, 3. That the by-law to amend By-law 218-2019 be enacted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute a long-term lease agreement, and any other documents necessary, between The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as landlord, and the Regional Municipality of Peel, as tenant, on terms and conditions as directed by Council and otherwise acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate. A recorded vote was requested and
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the Minutes of the Committee of Committee Meeting of November 26, 2025, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW374-2025 to CW411-2025, and CW413-2025 to CW415-2025, and CW417-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 1, 2025 , to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations PDC149-2025 to PDC162-2025 be approved as outlined in the minutes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
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 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; Therefore, that the associated fees for the Christian Heritage Month event at The Rose Brampton on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, be waived.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That By-laws 198-2025 to 212-2025 inclusive be approved, and By-laws 213-2025 and 214-2025 be approved, as amended, before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 10, 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 Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.6 8383 Mississauga Road OLT-25-000231 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. 19.7 Options for In-Kind Advertising Support: Metamorphosis Network’s “What Matters to You” Campaign Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (j) of the Municipal Act, 2001: A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value. 19.8 2026 Budget Update Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Labour relations or employee negotiations. 19.9 Closed Session Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Item 14.1 – Correspondence from Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area 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 Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Carried
That staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, for Council’s consideration regarding digital billboard signs.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
1. That staff be directed to prioritize revenue generating opportunities as outlined in the report. 2. That Council approve in-kind communications support on the City of Brampton’s owned channels valued up to $250,000, to enhance Metamorphosis’ reach and visibility within the community.
Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 10, 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 215-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on December 10, 2025.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the following delegations to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Balmoral Inc. c/o Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., 507 Balmoral Drive, Ward 7, File: OZS-20205-0013, be received. 1. Kyle Hulme, Chief Operating Officer, Lankin Investments 2. Tanya Burkart, Brampton Resident
Moved by City Councillor Power, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Amendments to Administrative Penalty System Penalties, be received; and 2. That the by-law to amend By-law 233-2013 be enacted; and, 3. That the by-law to amend By-law 218-2019 be enacted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos