MeetingsTue, Dec 9, 20251h 14mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Directed staff to present 3%, 6%, 9% and 11% 2026 tax options in the Preliminary Draft Financial Plan.
- Approved amendment adding an 11% tax option; Councillors Yacucha and Harder opposed.
- Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from April 8, 2025.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved adding an 11% tax option.
5.1 · Preliminary Discussion for 2026 Budget
Vote 5–2Opposed: Harder, YacuchaMoved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to present 3%, 6%, 9% and 11% tax options.
5.1 · Preliminary Discussion for 2026 Budget
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Yacucha
Agenda
8 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Meeting was called to order by the Chair.
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Consideration of adoption of prior meeting minutes (see sub-item 4.1).
Summary
Committee adopted the minutes of the April 8, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 8, 2025.
Summary
Reports to Committee (see sub-item 5.1).
Documents (1)
Finance staff report (dated December 8, 2025) presenting a preliminary analysis of the projected 2026 property tax impact within the approved 2025-2029 Financial Plan, breaking down major drivers of the proposed increase and asking the Committee to provide direction on tax-rate options to staff.
Preliminary Discussion for 2026 Budget
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Page 5–10Executive Summary
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Page 5–10Background
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Page 5–10Commentary
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Page 5–102026 Current Proposed Property Tax Increase for Discussion
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Page 5–10Options
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Page 5–10Summary
Committee directed staff to present multiple percentage options for the 2026 tax increase when preparing the Preliminary Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.
Motions (3)
THAT the main motion be amended by adding an option of 11% when presenting a 2026 tax increase in the Preliminary Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.
THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to provide options, when presenting the Preliminary Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan, for a 2026 tax increase of: a. 3% b. 6% c. 9% d. 11%
THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to provide options, when presenting the Preliminary Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan, for a 2026 tax increase of: a. 3% b. 6% c. 9%
Summary
Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole adjourn the meeting.