DocumentsMinutesDec 9, 2025Pages 1–3
Committee of the Whole Minutes - December 8, 2025
Minutes of the City of Langford Committee of the Whole meeting held December 8, 2025, recording attendance, approvals, and a preliminary discussion on the 2026 budget directing staff to present tax increase options. Motions to approve the agenda and adopt prior minutes were carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Key facts
- Meeting date: December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m.; Adjourned: 8:15 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
- Attendance includes Mayor S. Goodmanson; Councillors L. Szpak, K. Guiry, M. Wagner, C. Harder, K. Yacucha, M. Morley; CAO D. Kiedyk and senior staff
- Agenda approved (Motion CARRIED)
Committee of the Whole Minutes - December 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Date: December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
- Meeting available by teleconference.
Present
- Mayor S. Goodmanson
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor K. Guiry
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor K. Yacucha
- Councillor M. Morley
Attending
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
- M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
- C. Aubrey, Fire Chief
- L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Development
- C. Staniforth, Manager of Budgets & Revenue
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- K. Bevan, GIS Technologist I
- K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- N. Johnston, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councillor Guiry read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 8, 2025
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Committee of the Whole adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 8, 2025.
Motion CARRIED.
5. REPORTS
5.1 Preliminary Discussion for 2026 Budget
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA
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%
Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY
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.
Motion CARRIED.
OPPOSED: Councillors Yacucha and Harder
On the Main Motion as Amended:
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%
Motion CARRIED.
6. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Motion CARRIED.
Presiding Council Member
DARREN KIEDYK
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Certified Correct - Corporate Officer
Melia Miles
Deputy Corporate Officer