City Council Meeting Highlights for April 7, 2026

 At its regular meeting on Tue, Apr. 7, Brandon City Council discussed a  variety of topics. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at  https://www.brandon.ca/media/pjybk3es/agenda-april-7-2026.pdf. 

2026 Salamander Festival 

City Council received a presentation from Jennifer Watson, Chair of the Salamander  Summer Music Festival Planning Committee, and approved designating the 4th Annual  Salamander Summer Music Festival (July 17-19, 2026) as a community event. 

Downtown Washroom Update 

Council received an update on the plan to implement 24/7 downtown washroom access in  2026, using the Princess Park washrooms as a short-term solution. Funding of up to  $74,100 was approved to support additional operating costs. 

Housing Accelerator Funding 

Council authorized the allocation of remaining Housing Accelerator Fund payments  toward affordable housing initiatives and downtown market housing, in accordance with  the approved action plan. 

2026 Citizen Appointments to Planning Commission  

Council appointed Garnet Boyd and Kevin Teneycke to the Planning Commission for three year terms ending Mar. 31, 2029. 

2026 Financial Plan 

Council adopted the 2026 Financial Plan, including operating and capital estimates, and  incorporated it into the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law. Council also adopted the 2025 Financial  Information Return (unaudited).

Public Hearings: 

Council held two public hearings: 

• City of Brandon 2026 Financial Plan 
• Use of Specific Purpose Reserves 

By-Laws 

• Council gave first reading to By-law No. 7449, the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law. • Council gave first reading to By-law No. 7453, amending a rezoning by-law for  property located at 639 Van Horne Avenue. 
• Council gave first reading to By-law No. 7451, to close and convey a portion of lane  south of Princess Avenue East. 

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Apr. 20, 2026, at 7 p.m.  View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.