Refer Winter Shelter Response Plan back to staff

Housing & Homelessness

Preliminary vote · Final decision at Council

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

Council’s final vote on June 1, 2026:Failed5–6See the Council vote →

Council reversed this result: the motion failed there.

3 councillors voted differently at Council

Councillor Don Vassiliadisagainst at committee (here) → for at Council
Councillor Gary Baldwinfor at committee (here) → against at Council
Councillor Lesley Parnellfor at committee (here) → against at Council

Motion carried

6–4

6 for4 against

Councillor Votes

In Favour (6)

Councillor Gary Baldwin
Councillor Andrew Beamer
Councillor Kevin Duguay
Councillor Dave Haacke
Mayor Jeff Leal
Councillor Lesley Parnell

Against (4)

Councillor Matt Crowley
Councillor Joy Lachica
Councillor Keith Riel
Councillor Don Vassiliadis

Full Resolution Text

That Report CSSS26-006, Winter Shelter Response Plan, be referred to staff for consideration of alternative shelter sites and to report back to Council in August.

Meeting Details

May252026

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North