MeetingsMon, May 8, 202359m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Gave first, second and third readings to 2023 tax rates; authorizes 2023 property tax levy (Bylaw 2131).
- Gave first, second and third readings to the 2023–2027 financial plan; authorizes City spending in 2023 (Bylaw 2130).
- Adopted revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw allowing up to $20,000,000 short-term borrowing for cashflow (Bylaw 2129).
- Received Canada Post address-change report; Langford becomes primary mailing city effective June 19, 2023 (report).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Adopted a bylaw permitting borrowing up to $20,000,000 in anticipation of revenue.
6.1 · Bylaw NO. 2129 "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2129, 2023" (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by YacuchaGave first, second and third readings to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw.
6.2 · Bylaw NO. 2130 "City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw.
6.3 · Bylaw NO. 2131 "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
12 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Council heard/read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Members of the public addressed Council on matters on the agenda, principally the proposed financial plan and tax rates.
Who spoke (11)
- S. Rossander (Ravensview Drive)Concerned · Budget and West Hills Rec Centre
Challenges the consultation process and argues provincial borrowing limits make the proposed $30 million, five-year West Hills Rec Centre purchase financing impermissible. - A resident (Commander Court)Opposes · Tax increase
Opposes the 12.41% tax increase, citing its impact on residents with limited incomes and asking why reserve funds cannot offset it. - Sandy SeifertOpposes · Budget and public consultation
Opposes the budget and tax increase, saying residents’ input has been ignored and the public consultation process feels meaningless. - Mike Morton (Phelps Avenue)Concerned · Budget process
Criticizes the budget process as lacking transparency and says council and staff have not answered residents’ questions. - Desmond James (Dornier Road)Supports · Tax increase
Supports the tax increase as necessary to maintain infrastructure and services, while suggesting a communications role to improve responses to residents. - Joel WalfordConcerned · Budget and borrowing
Questions why the city is borrowing when it holds about $52 million in cash and criticizes the budget process as lacking transparency. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Budget and tax increase
Opposes the tax increase, arguing council dismissed public proposals such as raising development fees and should consider other ways to reduce taxes. - Patsy Hamilton (Branderson Road)Mixed · Budget and tax increase
Thanks staff for clear budget presentations but opposes the tax increase’s impact on a senior living on a fixed income with a mortgage. - Christine Levold (Glenley Grote)Opposes · Financial plan and YMCA purchase
Opposes the financial plan and asks council to remove the YMCA purchase from this year’s budget pending proper consultation and analysis. - Mike Wignall (Selwyn Road)Concerned · Budget process
Urges council to improve communication and meaningfully consider residents’ expertise and suggestions in future budget processes. - Joel WalterConcerned · Budget priorities
Asks council to prioritize funding the police building over the swimming pool purchase, citing public safety.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
THAT Council at 8:46 p.m. extend the public participation for first time speakers for thirty minutes.
Summary
Council received reports listed under Reports.
Summary
Council received a report that Canada Post will change the primary city for Langford addresses to 'Langford' effective June 19, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive this report for information.
Documents (1)
Report informing Council that Canada Post will change the primary city name for Langford mailing addresses from 'Victoria' to 'Langford', describing the process, impacts and communications.
Staff Report to Council — Canada Post Address Change
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Page 3–4Summary
Bylaw items were considered by Council.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2129 to permit borrowing up to $20,000,000 in anticipation of revenue.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 2129.
Documents (1)
Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2129, 2023 authorizing temporary borrowing on the credit of the municipality to meet current lawful expenditures.
BYLAW NO. 2129
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Page 5Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023 first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023 adopting the Consolidated Five Year Financial Plan (Schedule A) and the Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure (Schedule B).
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 6–9BYLAW NO. 2130
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Page 6–9Other Sources
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Page 6–9Schedule “B” Continued
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Page 6–9Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw enabling municipal taxation for 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023 first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023 imposing tax rates for 2023 for municipal, regional district and regional hospital purposes and setting a minimum tax.
BYLAW NO. 2131
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Page 12–15Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 2131
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Page 12–15Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(a) and (e) of the Community Charter.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (a) and (e) of the Community Charter to consider: • personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; • the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.