MeetingsWed, Feb 11, 20261h 45mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Presented proposed 2026–2030 five‑year financial plan, proposing a 15.13% 2026 tax increase (proposed plan).
- Directed staff to include Council pay increase, pro‑rated in 2026 for new Council term (Nov 2, 2026).
- Provided public engagement schedule: budget survey Feb 11–Mar 4; public input Feb 23 and Mar 17 (Langford.ca).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to include proposed council remuneration increase in five-year plan, prorated Nov 2, 2026.
5 · Presentations
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
6 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Chair opened the meeting.
Summary
The Territorial Acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Debate
Brief procedural introduction from Corporate Officer; no substantive debate — councillors moved and seconded the approval and the motion carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Council adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes from December 12, 2025.
Debate
No substantive debate; adoption moved, seconded and carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 12, 2025.
Summary
Staff presented the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan (proposed 2026 tax increase 15.13%) and a menu of reduction options to lower the 2026 tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3%.
Debate
Staff presented the proposed five-year plan and explained the major drivers of the 15.13% proposed 2026 tax increase (RCMP contract and additional officers, E-Comm full-year costs, debt servicing for the Langford Aquatic Centre purchase, Woodlands Park tenant supports, CPI-indexed wages and contracts, garbage service changes). Committee asked clarification questions; staff outlined 16–53 potential reduction options across the 11/9/6/3% target scenarios and promised a detailed report later in the week. A motion was made and carried to include council remuneration in the five-year plan, prorated for 2026 to start when the new council term begins (Nov 2, 2026).
Motions (1)
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.
Documents (3)
Staff report presenting the proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan for Committee consideration, outlining operating and capital budgets, drivers of the proposed 2026 tax increase and options for reductions.
Staff Report to Committee of the Whole
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Page 5–16EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 5–16Budget Process and Timelines for 2026
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Page 5–16BACKGROUND
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Page 5–16CONTEXT
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Page 5–16COMMENTARY
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Page 5–16Operating Budget
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Page 5–16Capital Budget
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Page 5–16FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 5–16LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 5–16STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 5–16OPTIONS
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Page 5–16DRAFT full Proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan report (illustrated brochure-style): includes strategic alignment, proposed tax change tables, detailed operating budget by department, proposed capital program and reserves impact.
Proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan
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Page 17–56Land Acknowledgment
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Page 17–56Contents
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Page 17–56Council Strategic Plan
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Page 17–56Commonly Asked Questions
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Page 17–56Historical Property Tax Information
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Page 17–56Proposed Tax Change
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Page 17–56Proposed Operating Budget
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Page 17–56Proposed Operating Revenues
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Page 17–56Building Services
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Page 17–56Community Planning and Development
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Page 17–56Engineering and Public Works
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Page 17–56Langford Fire Rescue Services and the Emergency Program
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Page 17–56Fiscal Services
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Page 17–56General Government
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Page 17–56Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
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Page 17–56Police (RCMP), and Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement
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Page 17–56Proposed Capital Budget
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Page 17–56Reserves - Part 1 of 2
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Page 17–56Reserves - Part 2 of 2
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Page 17–56Appendix A containing the detailed line-by-line revenue and expense schedules, departmental budget line items, and five-year projections (2026–2030) used to compile the proposed financial plan.
City of Langford — Proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan Appendix A (As at February 10, 2026)
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Revenues (2026-2030) - Part 1 of 3
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Revenues (2026-2030) - Part 2 of 3
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Revenues (2026-2030) - Part 3 of 3
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 1 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 2 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 3 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 4 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 5 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 6 of 7
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Page 57–82Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses (2026-2030) - Part 7 of 7
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Page 57–82Totals
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Page 57–82Summary
The Committee adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole adjourn the meeting.