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 (18 motions)
15 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.4. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Brampton Mobility Plan 14.3 Correspondence from Councillor Santos re: Charolais Boulevard Bike Lanes 6.6 Announcement Item at the request of Councillor Toor re: Brampton Citizen Award 6.7 Announcement: Ride for Raja, Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Palleschi 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: Susan Fennell Sportsplex Change Room Grant for Credit River Capitals and Brampton Hockey Inc. 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Mobile Billboard 16.5 Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re Cyclists and Pedestrian Safety; and To vary the order to deal with Items 6.6 (Announcement Item at the request of Councillor Toor re: Brampton Citizen Award) and 6.5 ( Announcement - Breaking Borders Sports) , following Item 6.1(Proclamations).
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 6, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by City Councillor Power
Carried
That the delegation from Xiaohua (Gloria) Gao, CEO, Brampton Chinese Cultural Association (BCCA) , to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, re: Chinese Heritage Month , be received
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That the following delegations re: Item 15.5 - Notice of Motion re: Charolais Boulevard Bike Lanes , to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received. 1. Lisa Stokes, Brampton Resident, dated May 25, 2026 2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, dated May 26, 2026 3. Justin Kang, Brampton Resident, dated May 26, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Toor, seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the presentation prepared by Karley Cianchino, Supervisor, Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Environment and Development Engineering, to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, re: Response to Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Delegation , be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
WHEREAS Committee of Council, through Motion CW142-2026,
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Referred
That the correspondence from Regional Councillor Santos re: Charolais Boulevard Bike Lanes , to the City Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente
Carried
the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) was adopted by Council in 2019; And Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 60, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, requiring removal of bike lanes from certain roadways; And Whereas a survey was conducted to get feedback from residents of wards 3 & 4 with an emphasis on residents who reside adjacent to Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas 58 per cent of survey respondents use Charolais Boulevard daily; And Whereas 83 per cent of survey respondents are not in favour of bike lanes on Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas the biggest concerns cited by respondents include traffic congestion and the lack of usage of the bike lanes, And Whereas the redevelopment of Shoppers World into a mixed-use community includes the addition of 800 residential units in its first phase with additional units to be added during future phases; And Whereas the redevelopment will lead to a sharp increase in population adjacent to Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas drivers are already experiencing heavy delays and backed up traffic on Charolais Boulevard since the addition of bike lanes; And Whereas prolonged vehicle idling wastes fuel, increases carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions which negatively impact environmental sustainability; And Whereas the ATMP identifies a strategy to build a connected cycling and pedestrian network across Brampton, as part of facilitating and encouraging cycling for both recreation and everyday purposes; And W
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the Notice of Motion be
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Toor
Referred
WHEREAS , a "Mobile Billboard" means any vehicle, trailer, or mobile structure, whether motorized or towed, that is specifically operated, parked, or utilized on public or private property for the primary purpose of displaying, advertising, or promoting a commercial or non-commercial message to motorists and pedestrians; That staff be directed to report back with recommendations for amendments to the Sign By-law and Election Sign By-law to enhance public and traffic safety regarding mobile billboards with consultation with Peel Regional Police.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown
Carried
That staff be requested to report on insurance and liability considerations with regard to volunteer-led events such as community rides.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That By-laws 84-2026 to 88-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 27, 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 Vicente, seconded by Regional Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 19.3 OLT Matter - OLT-26-000118 - 2 County Court 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.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 27, 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 89-2026 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on May 27, 2026.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on June 10, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, 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: 8.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 16.1,19.1 and 19.2 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received. 12.1 That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 27, 2026, to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received. 12.2 1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 11, 2026, to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received. 2. That Recommendations PDC057-2026 to PDC069-2026 be approved as outlined in the minutes. 12.3 1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of May 20, 2026, to the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received. 2. That Recommendations CW139-2026 to CW170-2026 be approved as outlined in the minutes. 14.1 That the following correspondence re: Item 7.1 - Chinese Heritage Month, to the City Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be received: 1. Marvin Rotrand, Director General, United Against Hate Canada, dated May 15, 2026 2. Adrian Marr, Chair, OCCA Chinese Heritage Committee, OCCA Board of Directors, dated May 14, 2026 3. The Honourable Charmaine Williams, MPP, Brampton Centre Constituency Office, dated May 14, 2026 4. The Honourable Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament,
Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi
Referred
Whereas the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) was adopted by Council in 2019; And Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 60, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, requiring removal of bike lanes from certain roadways; And Whereas a survey was conducted to get feedback from residents of wards 3 & 4 with an emphasis on residents who reside adjacent to Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas 58 per cent of survey respondents use Charolais Boulevard daily; And Whereas 83 per cent of survey respondents are not in favour of bike lanes on Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas the biggest concerns cited by respondents include traffic congestion and the lack of usage of the bike lanes, And Whereas the redevelopment of Shoppers World into a mixed-use community includes the addition of 800 residential units in its first phase with additional units to be added during future phases; And Whereas the redevelopment will lead to a sharp increase in population adjacent to Charolais Boulevard; And Whereas drivers are already experiencing heavy delays and backed up traffic on Charolais Boulevard since the addition of bike lanes; And Whereas prolonged vehicle idling wastes fuel, increases carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions which negatively impact environmental sustainability; And Whereas the ATMP identifies a strategy to build a connected cycling and pedestrian network across Brampton, as part of facilitating and encouraging cycling for both recreation and everyday purpose
Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
Whereas through community meetings, residents identified several streets with a history of traffic safety concerns and incidents affecting children and cyclists; and Whereas traffic calming measures are intended to improve road safety and reduce vehicle speeds in residential neighbourhoods; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to install speed cushions in the Martin Byrne Drive and Squire Ellis Drive area, and the following streets: Demaris Drive Locarno Street Landscape Drive Academy Drive Moira Creek Drive Niceview Drive Fenton Way
Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh, seconded by Mayor Brown and Councillor Toor