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MeetingsFri, Feb 9, 20244h 32mCouncil2022–2026 Council

Committee of the Whole

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Summary

  • Directed staff to detail budgets and tax impacts to finish sidewalk infill projects within three years (sidewalk infill).
  • Directed staff to propose faster reductions to the general amenity fund, including one- and three-year options (amenity fund).
  • Presented draft 2024–2028 five-year financial plan; public input scheduled Feb 13 and Feb 20 (draft plan).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

3 decisions
  • Deferred the substantive motion.

    5 · Presentations

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Szpak
  • Directed staff to report on reducing amenity fund use and 3-year sidewalk infill, including finances.

    5 · Presentations

    Moved by Guiry, seconded by Yacucha
  • Adopted the previously tabled motion.

    5 · Presentations

    Moved by Guiry, seconded by Yacucha

Agenda

6 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Formal opening of the Committee meeting.

Summary

Territorial Acknowledgement was read.

Summary

Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

agenda

Summary

Committee adopted the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held January 22, 2024.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT the Committee of the Whole adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held January 22, 2024.

Documents (1)

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 8, 2024 covering approval of the agenda, adoption of prior minutes, presentations of the draft 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan (including budgets from Fire, West Shore RCMP and Bylaw), motions to extend the meeting, and direction to staff for follow-up information on amenity fund use and sidewalk infill.

Date: February 8, 2024; Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm; adjourned at 11:35 pmLocation: Council Chambers & Electronic MeetingPresent: Mayor S. Goodmanson and Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha (plus listed staff attendees)Agenda: Approved as presentedAdopted: Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held January 22, 2024Presentations: Draft 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan presented by the Director of Finance; budgets presented by Fire Chief, West Shore RCMP Superintendent, and Manager of Community Safety & Municipal EnforcementMotions: recess at 8:30 pm for 5 minutes; meeting extensions at 9:58 pm, 10:50 pm, and 11:30 pm (ultimately extended to midnight)Council direction: Staff to report back with a plan to accelerate reduction of use of the general amenity fund (options for 1-year, 3-year, or discontinuation) and to provide what is necessary to complete remaining sidewalk infill matrix projects over the next three years, including budget impacts and effect on projected tax increases
Introduction

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February 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

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2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

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5. PRESENTATIONS

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6. ADJOURNMENT

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Summary

Staff and departmental leads presented the draft 2024–2028 Financial Plan and departmental budgets; Committee gave direction to staff to return with follow-up information.

Motions (7)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Committee of the Whole at 8:30 pm. take a 5-minute recess.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT the motion on the floor be tabled.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting at 11:30 pm. be extended to midnight.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT the Committee of the Whole at 10:50 pm. extend the meeting until 11:30 pm.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council direct staff to provide further information on the following matters arising from the presentation: 1) THAT the Committee of the Whole direct staff to come back with a plan to accelerate the reduction of the use of the general amenity fund for the next Committee of the Whole meeting (including exploring reducing to previous levels in one year and in three years as well as completely discontinuing their use entirely), AND 2) THAT the Committee of the Whole direct staff to come back at the next Committee of the Whole meeting, with what would be necessary to achieve all remaining projects on the sidewalk infill matrix over the next three years (including information on necessary increases to the sidewalk budget, necessary increases to the multi-use path budget and any effect it would have on projected tax increases).

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT the Committee of the Whole at 9:58 pm. extend the meeting until 11:00 pm.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

The tabled motion was brought back to the floor and was adopted as read.

Documents (1)

Agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Council Chambers & electronic meeting). Items include approval of minutes, a presentation of the Proposed 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan, and adjournment.

Meeting date/time: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 7:00 PMLocation: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting (Zoom Meeting ID: 865 5224 7239)Dial-in numbers: 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free) or 1-778-907-2071Agenda item 4.1: Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting - January 22, 2024Agenda item 5.1: Presentation of Proposed 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan; copies available after meeting and posted on the City's website after 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2024Public dial-in/details posted at www.langford.ca
Committee of the Whole Agenda

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financial planbudgetpresentationsidewalksamenity fund

Summary

The Committee adjourned the meeting at 11:35 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting.

adjournment