DocumentsMinutesFeb 11, 2026Pages 1–2
Committee of the Whole Minutes
Minutes of the City of Langford Committee of the Whole meeting held February 10, 2026 (7:00 p.m., Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting). Records attendance, approval of the agenda and 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 (pro-rated for 2026), and adjournment.
Key facts
- Date/time: February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.; meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.; adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
- Present: Mayor S. Goodmanson; Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha
- Attending senior staff listed (e.g., D. Kiedyk CAO; B. Hutchins Deputy CAO; M. Watmough Director Legislative & Protective Services; L. Stohmann Director Community Planning & Development; M. Dillabaugh Director of Finance; K. Balzer Director Engineering & Public Works; Y. Nielsen Director Parks, Recreation & Facilities; C. Aubrey Fire Chief; etc.)
- Motions: Agenda approved (Moved: Harder; Seconded: Wagner) — Motion CARRIED
City of Langford
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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
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
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
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
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
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
Melisa Miles
Deputy Corporate Officer
SCOTT GOODMANSON
MAYOR