MeetingsThu, Mar 30, 20231h 34mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Deferred approval of the 2023–2027 financial plan; public voiced concerns about 11.94% tax increase and YMCA.
- Directed staff to post public budget questions and staff responses on the city's website within days.
- Directed staff to publish proposed new staff position descriptions in the budget section online.
- Approved the agenda as presented.
- Adjourned the Committee at 8:34 p.m.
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
9 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The City's Territorial Acknowledgment was read by the Deputy Director of Corporate Services.
Summary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Presentations were listed on the agenda (see 4.1 for details).
Summary
The Director of Finance presented a summary of the proposed 2023–2027 Five Year Financial Plan.
Summary
Multiple members of the public spoke to the proposed 2023 budget and Financial Plan (item 6.1), raising concerns and questions.
Who spoke (7)
- Broken Barker Hobbs (Luxton Road)Asks · Youth drop-in centre
Requests that council consider using the new grant to establish a youth drop-in centre for Langford teens. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Mixed · Budget and development amenities
Supports fire services and policing, while questioning whether development amenities fund sidewalks and asking about the road DCC deficit. - Mike Wignall (Solwan Road)Concerned · 2023 budget and five-year plan
Questions projected revenue declines and spending growth, urging caution on staffing, phased fire hiring, and the proposed YMCA purchase. - S. HartleyAsks · Budget and YMCA
Asks whether the aerial ladder is included in the budget and whether other municipalities will share YMCA costs. - Sandy SeifertOpposes · Amenity and sewer fees
Urges council to lower sewer connection fees and raise development amenity charges rather than increase residents’ taxes by 12%. - Arca Brera (Goldstream Avenue)Concerned · Property tax increases
Warns that property tax hikes could worsen housing costs and affordability, and asks council to balance taxation with residents’ cost of living. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · 2023 budget and five-year plan
Urges a 3–5% tax increase, no new staff hires this year, and a five-year hiring plan given inflation and residents’ financial strain.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Reports presented to the Committee (see item 6.1).
Summary
The Committee received the 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan presentation and heard public input; no adoption or approval motion is recorded in the minutes.
Documents (3)
City of Langford staff report presenting the proposed 2023 operating budget and five-year financial plan (2023–2027), with detailed revenue and departmental operating expenditure schedules.
Proposed 2023 to 2027 Five Year Financial Plan (Operating & Revenues)
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Page 2–38Revenues (Department 5-yr Plan - Revenues) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 2–38Revenues (Department 5-yr Plan - Revenues) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 2–38Department Proposed 5-year Plan (Expenditures & Budgets)
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Page 2–38Building (223 - Building Inspection)
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Page 2–38Development Services
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Page 2–38Engineering & Public Works - Part 1 of 2
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Page 2–38Engineering & Public Works - Part 2 of 2
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Page 2–38Fire Protection & Emergency Measures (222)
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Page 2–38Fiscal Services
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Page 2–38General Government - Part 1 of 2
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Page 2–38General Government - Part 2 of 2
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Page 2–38Parks, Recreation & Facilities (252, 253, 254)
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Page 2–38Police Services (221 - Police & Bylaw Enforcement)
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Page 2–38Summary Total for All Divisions (2023)
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Page 2–38Capital projects listing and funding sources for 2023, showing projects, funding breakdown (DCCs, grants, debt, reserves), and project-level amounts.
2023 Capital Budget (Funding Source and Project List)
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Page 39–40Schedule showing beginning balances, contributions, transfers, capital expenditures and ending balances for multiple reserve accounts as impacted by the 2023 budget.
Impact of 2023 Budget on Reserve Funds
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Page 45Impact of 2024 Budget on Reserve Funds
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Page 45Summary
The Committee adjourned at 8:34 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting.