# Committee of the Whole Minutes

Meeting: Committee of the Whole — February 11, 2026

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## AI-processed summary

Minutes of the City of Langford Committee of the Whole meeting held February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting). The record lists attendance, motions (approval of the agenda and adoption of prior minutes), presentations on the Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and Reduction Options for the 2026 Tax Increase, a direction to include a proposed Council remuneration increase in the five-year plan, and adjournment.

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### Committee of the Whole Minutes

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## Committee of the Whole Minutes

February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.  
Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting

### 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  
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events  
- C. Aubrey, Fire Chief  
- C. Staniforth, Manager of Budgets & Revenue  
- C. Rohwer, IT Support Specialist  
- T. Booth, GIS Lead  
- B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

Meeting available by teleconference.

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### 1. CALL TO ORDER

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## 1. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

### 2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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## 2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Morley read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

M. Watmough, Corporate Officer, provided information regarding the opportunities for public input during the 2026 budget process.

### 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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## 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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MOVED BY: HARDER  
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.  
Motion CARRIED.

### 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

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## 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

### 4.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting - December 12, 2025

MOVED BY: HARDER  
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Committee of the Whole adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 12, 2025.  
Motion CARRIED.

### 5. PRESENTATIONS

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## 5. PRESENTATIONS

### 5.1 Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan

C. Staniforth, Manager of Budgets & Revenue and M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance introduced the Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan.

### 5.2 Reduction Options for the 2026 Tax Increase

M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance introduced the Reduction Options for the 2026 Tax Increase.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA  
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to include the proposed increase to Council Renumeration in the five-year financial plan with a pro-rated amount in 2026 for the period commencing with the new Council term, November 2, 2026.  
Motion CARRIED.

### 6. ADJOURNMENT

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## 6. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER  
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Committee of the Whole adjourn the meeting.

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm.  
Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member Certified Correct - Corporate Officer
