MeetingsTue, Feb 24, 202631mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Received Proposed 2026–2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan; staff presented proposed 15.13% 2026 tax increase (Feb 10 report).
- Received reduction options for the 2026 tax increase; impacts shown for 11%, 9%, 6%, 3% (Feb 19 report).
- Deferred budget decisions; Committee will consider budget survey results and deliberate March 17 (staff timeline).
- Heard public opposition to cuts affecting maintenance, safety, and the city website; speakers urged no deferment (public participation).
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
8 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Chair called the meeting to order.
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Councillor Yacucha read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
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The Corporate Officer read the meeting conduct rules and public participation procedures.
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Committee approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
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Members of the public spoke on the proposed financial plan and reduction options (items 6.1 and 6.2).
Summary
Staff presented the proposed 2026–2030 financial plan with budget detail, funding sources, and the proposed 2026 tax impact for Committee consideration.
Debate
Council asked for process clarifications (survey timing and reporting), whether capital projects were funded by development charges or property tax, and details about potential non-property tax revenue options. Staff cautioned that some non-tax revenue increases are conservative and would become a new base if adopted; several councillors asked for more public input and time.
Documents (3)
Staff report (dated February 10, 2026) presenting the Proposed 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan for Committee of the Whole deliberation, outlining operating and capital budget drivers, required tax change and options for Council consideration.
Staff Report to Committee of the Whole
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Page 2–13EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 2–13The budget process and timelines for 2026 are as follows:
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Page 2–13BACKGROUND:
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Page 2–13The population and fiscal context
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Page 2–13COMMENTARY:
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Page 2–13Inflation (Consumer Price Index (CPI)):
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Page 2–13Population:
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Page 2–13Operating Budget
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Page 2–13Surplus:
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Page 2–13Grant Funded Operating Projects:
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Page 2–13Capital Budget
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Page 2–13FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 2–13How did Langford Compare to Other CRD and Similar Sized Municipalities in 2025?
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Page 2–13The below tables illustrate how Langford might compare at the proposed 15.13% tax increase, assuming a 5% increase for the comparative municipalities and a 5% increase for the portion of the tax notice that is collected for other taxing authorities:
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Page 2–13LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 2–13STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 2–13OPTIONS:
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Page 2–13SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 2–13Attachments:
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Page 2–13Full proposed Five‑Year Financial Plan document (DRAFT as at February 10, 2026) presenting strategic alignment, proposed operating budgets, department program summaries, tax change tables, capital program and reserve projections.
Proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan
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Page 14–53Land Acknowledgment
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Page 14–53Contents
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Page 14–53Council Strategic Plan
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Page 14–53Commonly Asked Questions
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Page 14–53Historical Property Tax Information
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Page 14–53Proposed Tax Change
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Page 14–53Proposed Operating Budget
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Page 14–53Proposed 2026 – 2030 Operating Budget
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Page 14–53Proposed Operating Revenues
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Page 14–53Building Services
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Page 14–53Community Planning and Development
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Page 14–53Engineering and Public Works
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Page 14–53Langford Fire Rescue Services and the Emergency Program
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Page 14–53Fiscal Services
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Page 14–53General Government
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Page 14–53Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
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Page 14–53Police (RCMP), and Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement
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Page 14–53Proposed Capital Budget
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Page 14–53Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Budget
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Page 14–53Reserves - Part 1 of 2
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Page 14–53Reserves - Part 2 of 2
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Page 14–53Contact
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Page 14–53Appendix A to the Proposed Financial Plan containing detailed line‑by‑line revenue and expense schedules by department, multi‑year tables, departmental budget breakdowns, capital project listings and reserve/Development Cost Charge (DCC) schedules.
Proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan
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Page 54–79City of Langford - Part 1 of 3
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Page 54–79City of Langford - Part 2 of 3
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Page 54–79City of Langford - Part 3 of 3
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 1 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 2 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 3 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 4 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 5 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 6 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 7 of 8
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Page 54–79Department Proposed 5-yr Plan - Expenses 2026-2030 - Part 8 of 8
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Page 54–79Totals
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Page 54–79Summary
Staff presented possible reductions and scenarios to lower the proposed 2026 tax increase and responded to public and councillor questions about trade-offs and long-term impacts.
Debate
Public input emphasized not cutting maintenance or safety-related spending and warned against 'kicking the can' to future years. Council questioned which lines are truly discretionary, how carry-forwards work, and whether increased non-tax revenues (building permits, licences) are realistic to rely upon.
Documents (1)
Staff report (dated February 19, 2026) providing options to reduce the proposed 2026 tax increase (baseline 15.13%) to alternate targets of 11%, 9%, 6% and 3%, with analysis of service and financial impacts for each option.
Staff Report to Committee of the Whole
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Page 80–99Executive Summary
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Page 80–99BACKGROUND
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Page 80–99COMMENTARY
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 11% - Part 1 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 11% - Part 2 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 9% - Part 1 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 9% - Part 2 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 6% - Part 1 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 6% - Part 2 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 3% - Part 1 of 2
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Page 80–99Potential Options to Reduce the 2026 Property Tax Increase to 3% - Part 2 of 2
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Page 80–99Impact on future years tax increases
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Page 80–99FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 80–99LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 80–99STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 80–99OPTIONS
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Page 80–99Summary
Committee of the Whole adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Committee of the Whole adjourn the meeting.