EC2025-0746
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, July 29, 2025. Defeated 6–8.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0746, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring forward a recommendation through the 2025 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets to fund and resource the following work: That Council direct Administration to engage an independent third-party consultant to conduct a comprehensive post implementation review of the Citys organizational realignment. This review shall specifically examine: The total costs incurred by the realignment to date, including transition costs and ongoing operational impacts; The number, type and cost of any new positions created during or after the realignment, specifying whether these roles are management exempt, union or contractors, and where they fall within the organizational structure; The challenges and impacts experienced by staff at all levels during and following the realignment, including issues related to role clarity, workload, and employee well-being; Any measurable outcomes or qualitative benefits realized from the reorganization; The design and effectiveness of the current organizational structure, including whether it has delivered the intended efficiencies. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that all findings and recommendations from the review be made publicly available and reported back to Council no later than Q4 2026.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jyoti Gondek | No |
| Ward 1 | Sonya Sharp | Yes |
| Ward 2 | Jennifer Wyness | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Jasmine Mian | No |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | Yes |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | No |
| Ward 7 | Terry Wong | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Courtney Walcott | No |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | No |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Kourtney Penner | No |
| Ward 12 | Evan Spencer | No |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | No |