MeetingsMon, May 1, 20232h 35m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved the 2023–2027 financial plan, setting a 12.41% 2023 tax increase; directed staff to bring bylaws.
- Directed staff to evenly spread the 2023 tax increase across classes and bring tax rates bylaw.
- Directed staff to complete Peatt Road pole undergrounding; added $355,000 to 2023 capital plan (Road DCC).
- Adopted rezoning allowing a six‑storey mixed‑use building at 771–781 Station Avenue (Bylaw 2105).
- Directed staff to work with the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness to identify land and partnership opportunities (ACEHS).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to work with the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness to identify land opportunities.
4.2 · Aboriginal Coalition to end Homeless Society - Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi, Director
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderApproved the 2022 audited consolidated financial statements.
9.1 · 2022 Audited Financial Statements
Vote 7–0Moved by Morley, seconded by HarderApproved the 2023-2027 financial plan and added $355,000 for Peatt Road DCC.
9.2 · 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaDirected staff to adjust property tax multiples and prepare the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw.
9.3 · 2023 Tax Rates distribution by Property Class
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by YacuchaAdopted the zoning amendment for 771, 775 and 781 Station Avenue.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 2105 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 694, (771, 775, and 781 Station Avenue), Bylaw No. 2105, 2022" (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryAdopted the alternative municipal tax collection scheme bylaw.
10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2128 "City of Langford Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw, No. 2128, 2023". (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third reading to the revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw.
10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2129 "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2129, 2023". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to complete undergrounding and include $355,000 in the Capital Plan funded by DCCs.
9.4 · Peatt Road DCC Project - Utility Pole Removal
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Morley
Agenda
27 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The City's territorial acknowledgement was read.
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The meeting was called to order.
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Council approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to renumber items.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented, with the amendment of moving item 9.4 to 9.1 and renumbering accordingly.
Summary
Presentations to Council were received.
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Kathy Barnard of the Save Your Skin Foundation presented to Council on melanoma and skin cancer awareness.
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Representatives from the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society presented and Council directed staff to work with the group on land and partnership opportunities.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to work with the ACEHS to identify land and partnership opportunities.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on several items, notably the proposed budget and tax increases; Council considered motions to extend the public participation period.
Who spoke (20)
- C. Neville (Earnhill Place)Concerned · Displaced residents
Questions why the city will not match donations for displaced residents and criticizes council’s response. - James HattieAsks · Housing for women and children
Suggests buying back a stalled development property for temporary housing for women and children. - T. Wright (Commander Court)Opposes · Five-year financial plan
Opposes the proposed tax increase, citing insufficient cost reductions and impacts on young families and people on fixed incomes. - J.C. (Cloud Road)Concerned · Displaced residents
Asks for more help and accountability for residents displaced from their homes. - M. Wignall (Selwyn Road)Concerned · Five-year financial plan
Challenges the budget’s tax projections and revenue calculations, arguing that apparent surpluses and revenues should reduce property taxes. - S. Rossander (Ravensview Drive)Asks · Budget and borrowing
Questions projected tax increases and asks why additional borrowing capacity is needed despite an existing operating credit line. - Sandy Seifert (Walford Road)Opposes · Five-year financial plan
Opposes the financial plan, citing above-inflation spending and questioning consultant, travel, event, and YMCA costs. - L. Taylor (Ridgeview)Asks · Displaced residents
Asks what support will be available when temporary accommodation ends, saying the household has nowhere to go. - Nicholas Joel (Walford Place)Opposes · Budget and South Langford field
Opposes the tax increase and asks council to fund an all-weather field and consult with local sports groups and the school district. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Supports · Fire and police services
Urges council to fund adequate firefighters and police, emphasizing public safety despite the budget pressures. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Five-year financial plan
Opposes the tax increase and urges higher development and amenity fees to reduce the burden on existing taxpayers. - A resident (Claude Road)Concerned · Displaced residents
Warns of imminent homelessness for a veteran household and urges a rapid solution after temporary accommodation ends. - Costello Robo Lee BoysMixed · Five-year financial plan
Supports funding essential services and says the tax increase may need to be higher, while opposing delays to police and fire services. - Scott Perry (Glen Lake Road)Opposes · Budget staffing
Opposes additional staffing without quantitative workload evidence and asks council to answer unanswered public letters. - A residentAsks · Budget revenues
Asks why forecast non-property-tax revenue is lower than last year’s actual revenue and whether the difference can reduce property taxes. - Wendy Bowers (Millstream Road)Opposes · Five-year financial plan
Opposes the tax increase and questions YMCA spending, council travel, and the decision to prioritize the purchase over the RCMP building. - V. Barrel (Happy Valley Road)Opposes · Property taxes
Opposes the tax increase, worrying that higher costs could raise rents and drive residents and businesses away. - Jerry Patterson (Laudnell Road)Opposes · Property taxes
Opposes the tax increase, warning that young homeowners already struggling to afford housing could lose their homes. - C. Legacy (Artesian Court)Supports · Five-year financial plan
Supports the budget, citing the need to maintain and responsibly grow the community and preserve safety and services. - Christine LaRould (Glen Lake Road)Opposes · Budget and YMCA purchase
Opposes the tax increase and urges delaying the YMCA purchase for a public business case, alternatives analysis, and consultation with West Shore communities.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Location
Goldstream Ave. and Vantilburg Cres.
Motions (2)
That Council extend the public participation 30 more minutes or until all first time speakers are heard from, which ever is earlier.
THAT Council extend the public participation for first time speakers.
Summary
Council considered adoption of previous meeting minutes.
Summary
Council approved the minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 17, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Special Council held on April 17, 2023.
Documents (1)
Minutes for the Special Council meeting held April 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., recording attendance, in-camera resolution and motions.
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - April 17, 2023
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Page 3–41. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 3–43. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 3–4Summary
Council approved the minutes of the Council meeting held April 17, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on April 17, 2023.
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Council approved the minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 21, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Special Council held on April 21, 2023.
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Council considered receipt of minutes from boards and commissions.
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Council received the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board meeting held on March 9, 2023.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board meeting covering operational updates, capital projects (including the skatepark), funding opportunities and staff reports.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - March 9, 2023
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Page 20–28Call to Order
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Page 20–28Approval of Minutes
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Page 20–28Summary
Council received Committee of the Whole minutes.
Summary
Council received Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 17, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held on April 17, 2023.
Documents (1)
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes summarizing discussion of the proposed 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan and motions directing staff on budget items.
Committee of the Whole Minutes - April 17, 2023
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Page 29–311. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 29–317. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 29–31Summary
Council received Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 18, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held on April 18, 2023.
Documents (1)
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes recording further deliberations on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and motions concerning budget adjustments and planning options.
Committee of the Whole Minutes - April 18, 2023
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Page 32–34Summary
Council received Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 21, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held on April 21, 2023.
Documents (1)
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes recording a recommendation to Council regarding the proposed 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan and tax impacts.
Committee of the Whole Minutes - April 21, 2023
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Page 35–36Summary
Council heard and acted on several staff reports including finance and engineering items.
Summary
Council approved the City's 2022 audited consolidated financial statements.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Documents (1)
Staff report presenting the 2022 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements prepared under Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and audited by KPMG, requesting Council approval.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 37–59City of Langford — Consolidated Financial Statements
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Page 37–59Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Page 37–59Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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Page 37–59Consolidated Statement of Operations
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Page 37–59Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
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Page 37–59Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Page 37–59Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 1 of 4
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Page 37–59Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 3 of 4
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Page 37–59Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 4 of 4
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Page 37–59Summary
Council approved the 2023–2027 Five‑Year Financial Plan and directed staff to bring forward associated bylaws, including adding the Peatt Road DCC project amount.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan as presented on May 1, 2023 and direct staff to bring forward the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 and the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw. AND Direct staff to include the Peatt Road DCC project amount of $355,000.
Documents (1)
Comprehensive staff report presenting the proposed 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan including proposed budgets, funding sources and options for Council consideration.
Staff Report: 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan
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Page 60–114Summary
Council directed staff to adjust property tax multiples to evenly spread the 2023 tax increase across property classes and to prepare the Tax Rates Bylaw.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to adjust all property tax multiples to evenly spread the tax increase across all property classes for the 2023 tax year; AND THAT Council direct staff to calculate the 2023 tax rates accordingly and bring forward the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw.
Documents (1)
Staff report setting out the 2023 tax rates distribution across property classes for municipal taxation purposes.
Staff Report: 2023 Tax Rates distribution by Property Class
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Page 115–121BACKGROUND:
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Page 115–121COMMENTARY:
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Page 115–121LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 115–121Summary
Council approved completion of the remaining undergrounding works and inclusion of $355,000 in the 2023 Capital Plan to be funded by Road DCCs.
Financial impact
$355,000— Road DCCs
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to complete the remaining undergrounding Works; AND THAT Council approve the inclusion of this project, in the amount of $355,000.00, in the 2023 Capital Plan in the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan to be funded by Road DCCs.
Documents (1)
Staff report regarding the Peatt Road Development Cost Charge (DCC) project and the removal of utility poles as part of the project works.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 122–128BACKGROUND
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Page 122–128SUBMITTED BY
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Page 122–128Summary
Council considered several bylaws for adoption and readings.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2105 to amend the zoning bylaw for the properties at 771, 775 and 781 Station Avenue.
Location
771 Station Avenue
775 Station Avenue
781 Station Avenue
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 2105.
Documents (1)
Adoption package for Bylaw No. 2105 (Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 694) concerning zoning amendments for properties at 771, 775 and 781 Station Avenue.
BYLAW NO. 2105 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 694 (771, 775, and 781 Station Avenue)
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Page 129–134CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 129–134BYLAW NO. 2105
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Page 129–134Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2128 regarding an alternative municipal tax collection scheme.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2128.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2128 proposing an alternative municipal tax collection scheme for the City of Langford, presented for adoption.
BYLAW NO. 2128 - City of Langford Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw, 2023
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Page 135–136Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2129, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2129, 2023.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2129 authorizing revenue anticipation borrowing for 2023, presented for first, second and third readings.
BYLAW NO. 2129 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2023
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Page 137–138Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.