MeetingsThu, May 11, 202356m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Adopted five-year city financial plan, setting budgets and spending priorities for 2023–2027 (Bylaw 2130).
- Adopted 2023 property tax rates, establishing amounts homeowners pay this year (Bylaw 2131).
- Rejected motion to extend public participation by 30 minutes at 7:41 pm.
- Approved 30-minute public participation extension for first-time speakers; carried unanimously.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Adopted the 2023–2027 financial plan bylaw.
5.1 · Bylaw NO. 2130 "City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023" (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by SzpakAdopted the 2023 tax rates bylaw to levy 2023 property taxes.
5.2 · Bylaw NO. 2131 "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023." (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Morley
Agenda
7 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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 spoke for and against the proposed budget and tax changes; Council voted on two extension motions for public participation.
Who spoke (12)
- A residentOpposes · Tax increase
Opposes the tax increase, arguing council ignored residents and that the community is nearing a breaking point. - Josh Route (Naughty Pine)Supports · Budget and hot dog day
Supports the increase as an investment in Langford and asks council to add an annual hot dog day. - Mike Morton (Phelps Avenue)Concerned · Budget process
Criticizes the budget process as restrictive and unresponsive, and says council alone is accountable for the tax increase. - A resident (Commander Court)Opposes · Budget
Opposes the budget, criticizing council for lacking leadership, transparency, collaboration, and oversight. - A residentConcerned · Budget process
Criticizes the budget process for dismissing public input and calls for more collaboration and review. - Lisa Foxall (Claire's Drive)Opposes · Budget and tax increase
Opposes the budget and tax increase, proposing higher developer amenity fees to reduce taxes and criticizing YMCA spending. - Norman Joel (Welfare Place)Opposes · Tax increase and YMCA
Opposes the tax increase, questions the YMCA purchase and operating costs, and says the city should not run the facility. - Nicholas Joel (Walfred Place)Concerned · Budget and tax increase
Warns the tax increase could burden residents and urges council to protect affordability, ensure developers contribute, and improve transparency. - A resident (Rita Road)Opposes · Budget and YMCA
Opposes the budget and YMCA purchase, criticizing the disbanded finance committee and warning the tax increase could force a home sale. - M Vickers (Goldstream Avenue)Asks · YMCA pools
Asks whether the YMCA pools could be used for a dual purpose. - C Weatherston (Crusida Crescent)Supports · Budget and tax increase
Supports the budget, saying Langford’s population and service needs make a 12.4% increase understandable compared with nearby municipalities. - Bev Solstrom (Walfred Road)Asks · Business taxes
Asks how higher taxes on businesses could affect local employers, services, and prices paid by residents.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (2)
THAT Council at 7:44 pm. extend the public participation for 30 minutes for first time speakers only or whichever comes first.
THAT Council at 7:41 pm. extend the public participation for 30 minutes.
Summary
Council adopted the five-year financial plan by bylaw.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023.
Documents (1)
Bylaw to adopt the City of Langford Consolidated Five Year Financial Plan for 2023–2027, includes Schedule A (financial plan) and Schedule B (Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure) and related objectives and policies.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 2–5BYLAW NO. 2130: A BYLAW TO ADOPT A FINANCIAL PLAN FOR 2023 – 2027
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Page 2–5Schedule “B” Continued
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Page 2–5Summary
Council adopted the 2023 tax rates bylaw to levy property value taxes for 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023.
Documents (1)
Bylaw establishing the 2023 tax rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value) for municipal, regional district and regional hospital purposes by property class, and setting the minimum taxation amount.
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2131: A BYLAW TO LEVY PROPERTY VALUE TAXES TO MEET MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2023
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Page 6–7Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 2131
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Page 6–7Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.