That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide future decision-making. 

Councillor Al-Zubi Amendment to PO#5 – POR 2026-82 Housing Needs Study [Between first and second Ordered] That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department (CDD) to present pros and cons of options for a housing needs study and to identify key data gaps such a study could address; and be it further