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Home Pemberton Meetings March 3, 2026

Committee of Council · Regular

March 3, 2026

Committee of the Whole

12:01 – 15:13 · 3h 12m
5 present · 0 absent
Michael Richman Mayor — Jennie Helmer Councillor — Katrina Nightingale Councillor — Laura Ramsden Councillor Electronic Ted Craddock Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Angelena Jarl Legislative Assistant — David Ni Chief Financial Officer — Elena Aranguren Deputy Corporate Officer — Elizabeth Tracy Chief Administrative Officer — Gwendolyn Kennedy Deputy CAO/Corporate Officer — Michelle Fernandes Communications & Engagement Advisor —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as presented.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Committee of the Whole approve the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 283, held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as circulated.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council approve the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan as discussed at Committee of the Whole Meeting No.284 held on Tuesday, March 3; AND THAT Council direct staff to coordinate the following optional engagement oppo…
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to include $3,000 in the 2026 budget in support of the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT the Committee of the Whole direct staff to prepare the 2026 annual tax rate bylaw presenting an 8% increase in the tax rate for 2026.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT the Committee of the Whole direct staff to prepare the 2026 water rates bylaw presenting a 6.53% increase.
    • · Attendance added: Ted Craddock (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jennie Helmer (present)
    • · Attendance added: Elizabeth Tracy (present)
    • · Attendance added: Gwendolyn Kennedy (present)
    • · Attendance added: Elena Aranguren (present)
    • · Attendance added: Angelena Jarl (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Ni (present)
    • · Attendance added: Michael Richman (present)
    • · Attendance added: Katrina Nightingale (present)
    • · Attendance added: Laura Ramsden (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Michelle Fernandes (present)
    • · Participation added: Peter Scholz arrive
    • · Participation added: Peter Scholz depart
    • · Participation added: Lee Haber arrive
    • · Participation added: Lee Haber depart