Requiring the Chair to seek staff comment on implications when a Motion to Amend or Defer relates to a staff report

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

Motion to Amend/Motion to Defer It is proposed that when a Motion to Amend (Section 39) or a Motion to Defer (Section 43) relates to a report from City Staff, the Chair will direct a question to staff regarding any implications of the amendment or deferral on the matters addressed in the report. This will ensure Council has complete and accurate information prior to making a decision.

Meeting Details

Jan262026

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North