# Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council

Meeting: Special Council — September 6, 2016

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## AI-processed summary

Minutes of the City of Langford special council meeting held September 6, 2016, summarizing a presentation on the Capital Integrated Services and Governance Initiative and subsequent council discussion and feedback.

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### Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council

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## Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council

### Tuesday September 6th, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue

### PRESENT
- Mayor S. Young
- Councillors: D. Blackwell, M. Sahlstrom, W. Sifert, L. Seaton, L. Szpak and R. Wade

### ATTENDING
- CAO J. Bowden
- Administrative Assistant, J. Coneybeer
- Director of Finance, S. Ternent
- Director of Engineering, M. Mahovlich
- Director of Planning, M. Baldwin

[Image 1: Meeting minutes page showing attendance and presentation details]

### 1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm.

### 2. PRESENTATION
George Abbott and Bob de Faye  
Project Team: Circle Square Solutions and Urban Systems

Re: Capital Integrated Services and Governance Initiative

Background Information:
- Letter — Minister Fassbender
- Capital News Release
- Summary Description of Capital Integrated Services and Governance Initiative
- Project Team
- Capital Project Notes Powerpoint

George Abbott and Bob de Faye representing the project teams Circle Square Solutions and Urban Systems provided Council with an overview of the Capital Integrated Services and Governance Initiative and clarified that they are looking at the level of shared services and potential services, not amalgamation.

### 3. DISCUSSION / COUNCIL INPUT
Council provided feedback to the Provinces Consultants on what has been working well in Langford and on what they would like to see addressed related to integrated services and governance in the City and within the Capital Regional District.

### 4. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:25 pm.

PRESIDINGCOUNCIL MEMBER:  
D CORRECT  
City  
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[Image 2: Adjournment and presiding council member signature block]
