Recorded votes on EC2026-0836
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, September 22, 2026. Defeated 4–11.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2026-0836, the following be adopted, after amendment: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that 1. Council direct Administration to prepare amendments to the Procedure Bylaw that require Members of Council to attend all regular and special meetings of Council and Standing Policy Committees in-person. 2. The amendments shall permit remote participation only in exceptional circumstances, including: - a declared local, provincial, or federal state of emergency; - serious illness or medical necessity; - maternity, parental, or compassionate leave; - other external Council appointed committees that requires travel (i.e. FCM, Alberta Municipalities, etc.) - other exceptional circumstances approved by Council. 3. When remote participation is approved under the Procedure Bylaw, the reason shall be recorded in the official meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability. 4. Administration shall bring the necessary bylaw amendments to Council no later than the end of Q4 2026.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jeromy Farkas | No |
| Ward 1 | Kim Tyers | No |
| Ward 2 | Jennifer Wyness | No |
| Ward 3 | Andrew Yule | Yes |
| Ward 4 | DJ Kelly | No |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | No |
| Ward 6 | John Pantazopoulos | No |
| Ward 7 | Myke Atkinson | No |
| Ward 8 | Nathaniel Schmidt | No |
| Ward 9 | Harrison Clark | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Rob Ward | No |
| Ward 12 | Mike Jamieson | No |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Landon Johnston | No |
Recorded votes on EC2026-0836
| Meeting | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2026 (this vote) Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to prepare amendments to the Procedure Bylaw that require Members of Council to attend all regular and special meetings of Council and Standing Policy Committees in-pe… | Defeated 4–11 |
Sep 22, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council | Procedural That the Agenda for the 2026 September 22 Regular Meeting of Council be amended by setting the following Items to be dealt with immediately following the Consent Agenda: - 9.4.5 Notice of Motion -… | Carried 15–0 |