MattersFinanceFirst seen Feb 23, 2024
Proposed new budget items
The committee recommended several budget changes, including $40,000 for community gardens in 2024 and $10,000 annually, and funding a pedestrian plaza pilot from surplus. It also recommended removing mural and library funding and deferring several projects, including the home composter program and city-centre crosswalk.
Where it stands: Committee recommended budget changes Feb 23, 2024; final Council decisions are not shown.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Committee recommends funding, removals and deferrals for budget items
Committee considered a set of proposed new budget items and made multiple recommendations to Council (deferrals, removals, funding and disposal actions).
Decision: Recommended removing the Community Murals Fund from the financial plan.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Recommended removing the Largest Little Library from the financial plan.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Recommended deferring the Home Composter Program funding.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Recommended funding Community Gardens by moving $40,000 to operating in 2024 and $10,000 annually.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Agreed to consider the staff report items.
Passed 4–3· Against: Scott Goodmanson, Colby Harder, Keith Yacucha
Decision: Recommended liquidating the trolleys and exploring land reuse, with disposal if none found.
Passed 4–3· Against: Scott Goodmanson, Mark Morley, Mary Wagner
Decision: Recommended funding the Pedestrian Plaza/Walkway pilot from 2024 surplus funds.
Passed 6–1· Against: Scott Goodmanson
Decision: Recommended deferring Royal Roads Innovation Studio funding until 2025.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Recommended deferring the City Centre Crosswalk Project to 2025.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Deferred Langford e-bike rebate to 2025, explored e-bike share, and asked CRD to seek rebates.
Passed