Summary
- Gave first, second and third readings to 2018–2022 financial plan and tax rates bylaws; commercial multiple 2.90.
- Adopted hotel room tax bylaw requesting 2.0% accommodation tax effective November 1, 2018 (Bylaw 1778).
- Established location setbacks for retail cannabis: distances from other stores, schools, parks, residences (guiding principles).
- Directed staff to issue RFP May 1–June 1 for retail cannabis; await Province/CRD enforcement guidance before TUPs.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to establish siting principles, run an RFP May 1–June 1, and delay TUPs.
4.a · Retail Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Related Products - Staff Report (Administration)
Moved by Szpak, seconded by BlackwellDirected staff to require JWDC follow projected project order and dates in Schedule A.
4.b · Juan De Fuca Water Development Cost Charge Bylaw Update - Staff Report (Engineering)
Moved by Sifert, seconded by SzpakAdopted the hotel room tax requisition bylaw.
5.a · Bylaw NO. 1778 "Hotel Room Tax Requisition Bylaw No. 1778." (Adoption)
Moved by Seaton, seconded by SifertGave first, second and third readings to the financial plan bylaw.
5.b · Bylaw NO.'s 1780 and 1781 "City of Langford 2018-2022 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1780, 2018." "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1781, 2018." (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Wade, seconded by SahlstromGave first, second and third readings to the tax rates bylaw.
5.b · Bylaw NO.'s 1780 and 1781 "City of Langford 2018-2022 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1780, 2018." "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1781, 2018." (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Wade, seconded by Sahlstrom
Agenda
9 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal opening of the meeting.
Summary
Council moved to approve the meeting agenda with an addition.
Motions (1)
That Council approve the agenda with the addition of 4b) Juan De Fuca Water Development Cost Charge Bylaw Update.
Summary
Opportunity for members of the public to speak.
Summary
Council set guiding principles for retail cannabis locations, directed an RFP, and deferred issuing TUPs until provincial/CRD approaches to odour and nuisance are clear.
Motions (1)
1. Establish as guiding principles that the retail sale of Cannabis Products for non-medicinal use is preferred to not be located within specified distances of other cannabis outlets, schools, group daycares, select parks and lakes, and residential zones; 2. That Council direct staff to issue the RFP for the Retail Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Related Products to run from May 1st to June 1st; 3. That Council direct staff to wait to see how the Province and the CRD will be regulating and enforcing issues of cannabis odour and nuisance prior to granting any temporary use permits related to Retail Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Related Products.
Documents (3)
Staff report outlining guiding principles and a proposed approach for issuing Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for retail cannabis, and recommending an RFP process to select potential retailers.
Staff Report: Retail Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Related Products
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Page 2–7Purpose
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Page 2–7Background
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Page 2–7Commentary on Retail Sales
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Page 2–7Financial Implications
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Page 2–7Legal Implications
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Page 2–7Options
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Page 2–7Respectfully submitted,
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Page 2–7Attachments
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Page 2–7Attached guidance document covering retail and enforcement considerations for non-medicinal cannabis, including provincial policy positions, retail regulation possibilities, and enforcement considerations.
Retail and Enforcement of Cannabis/Marihuana (Attachment / Guide)
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Page 8–24City of Langford RFP seeking proposals from proponents to operate retail stores for non-medicinal cannabis under a pilot Temporary Use Permit program, including submission requirements and evaluation considerations.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RETAIL SALES OF CANNABIS AND CANNABIS RELATED PRODUCTS
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Page 25–32Introduction
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Page 25–32Proposal Requirements
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Page 25–32Evaluation of Proposals
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Page 25–32No Legal Rights
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Page 25–32Summary
Council instructed the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission to adhere to the projected order and dates for Water DCC projects as shown in an acceptable Schedule A of the CRD report.
Motions (1)
That Council: 1. Tell the JWDC to keep to the projected order of Water DCC Projects with corresponding projected dates as outlined in an acceptable version of Schedule A attached to CRD Staff report dated May 1, 2018 (Report #JWDC 2018-04).
Documents (1)
Staff report dated April 30, 2018 updating Council on the Juan De Fuca Water Distribution Commission's review of the 2011 DCC program and CRD Bylaw No. 2758, and recommending Council ask the JWDC to adhere to the projected order and dates of DCC Projects in an acceptable version of Schedule A.
Introduction
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Page 1–2Juan De Fuca Water Development Cost Charge Bylaw Update
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Page 1–2Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1778 establishing a hotel room tax requisition.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1778 (Hotel Room Tax Requisition Bylaw No. 1778).
Documents (1)
Bylaw requesting the provincial imposition of an additional accommodation (hotel) tax of 2.0% to be used for marketing Langford as a tourist destination.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 33BYLAW NO. 1778
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Page 33Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 1780 (financial plan) and Bylaw No. 1781 (tax rates).
Motions (2)
That Council give Bylaw No. 1780 First, Second and Third Readings.
That Council give Bylaw No. 1781 First, Second and Third Readings.
Documents (3)
Finance staff report recommending that Council give three readings to the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1780 and the 2018 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1781, and recommending the 2018 commercial class multiple be set at 2.90.
Staff Report: 2018-2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1780 and 2018 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1781
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Page 34–35Staff Report to Council
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Page 34–35Background
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Page 34–35Commentary
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Page 34–35Options
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Page 34–35Respectfully Submitted,
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Page 34–35Bylaw adopting the City of Langford Consolidated Five-Year Financial Plan for 2018–2022, with attached schedules for financial detail and revenue/property tax policy disclosure.
BYLAW NO. 1780: City of Langford 2018-2022 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1780, 2018
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Page 36–40Schedule "A" — Consolidated Financial Plan 2018–2022
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Page 36–40Schedule "B" — Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
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Page 36–40Bylaw imposing property value tax rates for 2018 to meet municipal, regional district and hospital district obligations, including a schedule of tax rates per $1,000 of assessed value by property class.
BYLAW NO. 1781: City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1781, 2018
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Page 41–42Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 1781
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Page 41–42Summary
Council resolved to go into a closed session regarding a potential municipal service.
Motions (1)
a) That it is the opinion of Council that the public interest requires that persons other than members of Council and Officers be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential information regarding the potential provision of a municipal service under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.
Summary
The meeting was adjourned.
Motions (1)
That the meeting be adjourned.