DocumentsMinutesFeb 20, 2026Pages 2–3
Committee of the Whole Minutes
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 10, 2026 recording attendance, motions, presentations (including the Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan) and adjournment.
Key facts
- Meeting date/time: February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.; meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.; adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
- Present: Mayor S. Goodmanson; Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha
- Attending staff highlights: D. Kiedyk (CAO), B. Hutchins (Deputy CAO), M. Watmough (Director Legislative & Protective Services), M. Dillabaugh (Director of Finance), L. Stohmann (Director of Community Planning & Development), others
- Motions: Agenda approved (mover Harder, seconder Wagner); adoption of minutes of Dec 12, 2025 approved (mover Harder, seconder Wagner)
- Presentations: Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan; Reduction Options for the 2026 Tax Increase
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