Leaves of Absence Requests

Motion 18 · Council Meeting, February 24, 2026

Carried Moved by Lisa Dominato, Peter Meiszner Watch recording

Summary

Approves leaves of absence requests from several councillors for upcoming dates, including Councillor Kirby-Yung for the evening of February 24 and March 12, and Councillor Bligh for March 11 from 4–6 p.m.

Vote

In favour 11

Ken Sim Rebecca Bligh Lisa Dominato Pete Fry Sarah Kirby-Yung Mike Klassen Lucy Maloney Peter Meiszner Brian Montague Sean Orr Lenny Zhou

Transcript

14 segments

Clerk 11:45:24

It's hard to read. Can we reduce it so it's all in author?

Ken Sim 11:45:51

Look up counselor Kirby young.

Sarah Kirby-Yung 11:45:54

Yeah. Thanks. I sent in one this morning that I thought the clerks were going to add to the new business item It was for this evening from 5 p.m On civic business and I just couldn't see it in that list scrolling. Is it there?

So, okay so that one is in there Okay counselor, thank you

? 11:46:16

I sent one in for March 12th. I don't see it reflected, but if I've missed it, please let me know.

Sarah Kirby-Yung 11:46:26

It was March 12th for civic business all day.

Clerk 11:46:30

It's a council reserve.

Sarah Kirby-Yung 11:46:56

Thank you.

Clerk 11:46:59

That was it. We're good. Great.

Ken Sim 11:47:00

Thank you. Councillor Bligh.

Rebecca Bligh 11:47:02

Thanks. I similarly sent in one March 11th, 4 to 6, for personal reasons. I don't see it up there, but I'm trying to scan right now, but I think it's missing.

Sarah Kirby-Yung 11:47:19

Thank you.

Clerk 11:47:21

That all works?

Rebecca Bligh 11:47:24

Yeah. Great. Thanks.

Ken Sim 11:47:25

Great. Thank you. Okay, seeing no one else in the queue, would someone like to move a motion? Councillor Domenato, seconded by Councillor Meiszner. Council, is there any discussion? No? Okay, all those in favour say aye. All those opposed say nay. Great, the motion carries unanimously. Council, are there any other items of new business?