Permitting notices of motion at Committee meetings while restricting them at Council meetings in the proposed Procedure By-law

Preliminary vote

General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.

We haven’t matched this to Council’s final vote yet. Committee recommendations normally go to the City Council meeting on February 2, 2026.

Motion carried

8–3

8 for3 against

Councillor Votes

In Favour (8)

Councillor Gary Baldwin
Councillor Andrew Beamer
Councillor Matt Crowley
Councillor Kevin Duguay
Councillor Dave Haacke
Mayor Jeff Leal
Councillor Lesley Parnell
Councillor Don Vassiliadis

Against (3)

Councillor Alex Bierk
Councillor Joy Lachica
Councillor Keith Riel

Full Resolution Text

Notices of Motion Paragraph 20 i), Order of Business, of the proposed Procedure By-law permits notices of motion at a Meeting of a Committee. Section 19 does not permit notices of motion for a Meeting of Council. Staff recommend notices of motion be introduced at Committee meetings to follow the two-step approval process, consistent with items provided through staff reports.

Meeting Details

Jan262026

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North