Establishing a consent agenda process for closed meeting agendas to streamline closed session proceedings

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

9–2

9 for2 against

Councillor Votes

In Favour (9)

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

Against (2)

Councillor Alex Bierk
Councillor Keith Riel

Full Resolution Text

Consent Agendas for Closed Meeting Agendas Closed meeting agendas are proposed to be disposed of in whole or in part using a consent agenda. Only matters not included as part of the consent agenda will be considered during the closed meeting. Reports approved as part of the closed session consent agenda will be disposed of by one Motion prior to the Motion to hold part of the meeting in closed session (section 24).

Meeting Details

Jan262026

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North