MeetingsFri, Jan 31, 20251h 05mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Approved extending public participation until 8:30 p.m. (public participation extension).
- Directed staff to proceed with budget timeline; survey open until Feb 9, meetings Feb 18 and Feb 20 (budget schedule).
- Directed staff to account Woodlands Park purchase at assessed value; purchase $9.8 million, $8 million tax receipt (Woodlands Park).
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
8 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Chair called the meeting to order.
Summary
Councillor Guiry read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
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Corporate Officer read the City's meeting conduct rules.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Presentations to the Committee were received.
Summary
Director of Financial Services presented next steps for the Draft 2025–2029 Financial Plan.
Summary
Public Participation period was opened and subsequently extended to hear budget delegations.
Who spoke (9)
- S. RossanderConcerned · Budget survey and spending
Urges council to give less weight to the biased, repeatable budget survey, limit spending amid tariff uncertainty, and provide answers through a budget FAQ. - Mike WignellAsks · Budget and sidewalks
Questions how prior forecasts account for listed costs and CRD levies, urges spending within available means, and asks about Woodlands valuation and temporary sidewalks. - Mike MortonConcerned · Municipal services and recreation
Urges attention to road markings, overflowing garbage bins, and youth recreation, and says sidewalk infill should remain funded through development charges. - Lisa FoxhallConcerned · Budget cost savings
Urges budget savings through reduced administration costs and City Hall renovations, developer contributions for sidewalks, and protection from further tax increases. - Scott PerryOpposes · Sidewalks and sports fields
Opposes costly sidewalk infill and urges investment in sports fields without imposing large tax increases. - Andrew EllenAsks · E-Comm 911 fee
Questions why the anticipated E-Comm 911 cost was absent from recent five-year financial plans despite provincial signals since 2019. - Derek FergusonConcerned · Budget, survey, and E-Comm 911
Urges needs-based spending, more open-ended budget survey questions, and collective advocacy against the E-Comm 911 cost. - A residentSupports · Sidewalks
Supports sidewalk investment for safer, more accessible routes for children and people with visible or invisible disabilities. - Josh RalphConcerned · Budget, survey, and E-Comm 911
Urges needs-based spending, an E-Comm contingency, and a less biased survey with open input and separate vehicle and bike infrastructure questions.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee of the Whole extend public participation until 8:30 pm.
Summary
The Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting.