Summary of the November 13 Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee reviewed the 2026 operating capital budget delegations and outlined upcoming budget consultations through November 27. A motion to receive delegation presentations was approved unanimously despite no delegations being present, and the meeting confirmed there were no confidential items on the agenda.

Most Important Topics Discussed

• 2026 Operating Capital Budget Delegations (File Number 5.1)

  • The committee reviewed the 2026 operating capital budget delegations and confirmed there were no delegations in attendance to provide input. The Chairperson stated, "I don't think there's anybody in the room here, but let's check. Anyone in the room here that would like to delegate? I see none." This underscores the lack of public input during this portion of the meeting.

• Consultation Process for Budget Planning

  • The Chairperson announced ongoing consultations with committee members between November 13 and November 27 to refine the budget, emphasizing collaboration: "I look forward to working with you on that." This sets expectations for resident involvement ahead of final decisions.

• Motion to Receive Delegation Presentations

  • A motion to formally receive presentations from delegations regarding the 2026 operating capital budget was proposed and carried. Movers were Counsellors Grant and Chenna, and the motion passed unanimously, indicating acceptance of the process to review external input even though none were present.

• Absence of Confidential Discussion Items

  • The Chairperson confirmed there were no confidential items on the agenda, highlighting transparency in the meeting proceedings.

• Adjournment and Next Steps

  • The meeting concluded with appreciation for the committee’s work and a reminder of tasks before November 27: "Thank you very much everyone for your work up to date and I look forward to the further work between now and the 27th." This signals ongoing work and coordination before the deadline.

File Numbers Discussed

• File Number 5.1: Pertains to the 2026 operating capital budget delegations.

Opportunities for Public Input

• No delegations were present at this meeting. The Chairperson indicated ongoing consultations with committee members and noted that residents may have opportunities to provide input during future consultations or meetings leading up to November 27. No specific public contact details or email addresses were provided in the summary.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred

1) Motion Title: Receive Delegation Presentations Regarding the 2026 Operating Capital Budget - Outcome: Passed unanimously - Follow-Up Actions: Continued consultations and discussions on the budget between November 13 and November 27

Next Steps / Contact

• The committee will continue budget-related work and consultations through November 27. Residents should monitor upcoming meetings and notices for opportunities to provide input during the remaining consultation period.

Councillors Present

• Chairperson (name not provided)
• Councillor Grant
• Councillor Chenna
• Absent: Councillor Omira, Councillor Longo