DocumentsMinutesDec 9, 2025Pages 1–3
Committee of the Whole Minutes
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held December 8, 2025 (7:00 p.m., Council Chambers & electronic). Records attendance, motions including adoption of April 8, 2025 minutes, discussion/direction on the Preliminary Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan tax increase options, and adjournment.
Key facts
- Meeting date: December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
- Present: Mayor S. Goodmanson; Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha
- Senior staff listed including D. Kiedyk (CAO) and others
- Agenda approved as presented
Committee of the Whole Minutes
Meeting
- Date: December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
- Meeting available by teleconference.
PRESENT
- Mayor S. Goodmanson
- Councillor K. Guiry
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor M. Morley
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Councillor K. Yacucha
ATTENDING
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
- M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
- L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Development
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
- C. Aubrey, Fire Chief
- C. Staniforth, Manager of Budgets & Revenue
- K. Bevan, GIS Technologist I
- N. Johnston, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator
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
Certified Correct - Corporate Officer