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MeetingsTue, Aug 29, 20232h 07m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Approved recommending all listed nonprofit properties receive permissive tax exemptions for 2024–2027.
  • Directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaw to enact those 2024–2027 permissive tax exemptions.
  • Rejected amendment removing Plumbers & Pipefitters Building Society exemptions; Morley, Yacucha, Foxall, Plomp, Lehman, McDonald opposed.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

2 decisions1 defeated
  • Rejected removing item 26 Plumbers & Pipefitters Building Society from the exemptions list.

    6 · Reports - 6.1 Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions

    DefeatedMoved by Johnson, seconded by Yacucha
  • Directed staff to prepare the bylaw and recommended 2024-2027 permissive tax exemptions for listed properties.

    6 · Reports - 6.1 Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions

    Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Lehman

Agenda

8 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

call to order

Summary

The City's territorial acknowledgement was read aloud.

territorial acknowledgement

Summary

Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

agenda approval

Summary

Jeff Byam of the LRAS presented an information package and answered questions from committee members and the public.

Documents (1)

Presentation by the Langford Residents Association (LRAS) introducing the society, its purpose, membership model and an initial youth-focused 'youth space' project to engage ages 13–18.

Presenter: Jeff Byam, LRAS PresidentLRAS is a registered non-profit; membership fees: $20 (adult) / $10 (youth)Website: https://lras23.com/Initial project: youth 'space' concept (e.g., weekly board game café; potential venue options include central Langford locations such as basement of city hall)
Langford Residents Association (LRAS) — Jeff Byam

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The Who

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The What

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The How

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LRAS Live

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Initial project: Youth “space”

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Initial project: Youth “space” (details)

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Challenges

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QUESTIONS????

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LRASpresentationpublic engagement

Summary

The committee adopted the minutes of the July 25, 2023 meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the minutes of the July 25, 2023, Community Advisory Committee meeting be adopted.

minutesadoption

Summary

The Committee recommended permissive tax exemptions for all properties listed in the staff report for 2024–2027 and asked staff to prepare the necessary bylaw.

Location

1152 Lippincott Rd (lot 2)

2610 Sooke Road

2612 Sooke Road

2731 Matson Road

2770 Penelope Place

849 Orono

104 - 731 Station Ave

664 Granderson

E&N Corridor (Island Corridor Foundation)

948 Dunford Ave

2637 Sunderland Road

1289 Parkdale Drive

107 - 731 Station Ave

731 Station Ave (35 units)

Luxton Fairgrounds

1152 Lippincott Rd (lot 1)

Motions (2)

FailedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the Main Motion be amended to remove item 26 (Plumbers & Pipefitters Building Society) on the basis that they have not demonstrated that they have provided a community benefit in the previous year as per the City's policy.

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that all properties listed in this report be provided with a Permissive Tax exemption for 2024-2027 AND THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to prepare the necessary bylaw to enact the above permissive exemptions.

Documents (2)

Finance department staff report listing organizations requesting permissive property tax exemptions for 2024–2027, background on policy and options for Committee recommendation to Council including preparing a bylaw.

Report date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023; Department: FinanceIdentifies multiple applicants for permissive tax exemptions (examples: FarmFolk/CityFolk Society at 1152 Lippincott Rd; The Forge Church at 2610/2612 Sooke Rd; Grace Baptist Church at 2731 Matson Rd; Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders at 2770 Penelope Pl; Habitat for Humanity at 849 Orono)Notable applicants: M'Akola Development Services Society (107–731 Station Ave), M'Akola Housing Society (35 units at 731 Station Ave)Financial impact examples: estimated exemptions noted in report: 2024 exemptions ($258,873) and 2025 exemptions ($283,464)Options presented: recommend all listed properties be exempted for 2024–2027 and direct staff to prepare necessary bylaw, or recommend a modified set of exemptions
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee: Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions

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BACKGROUND:

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COMMENTARY: - Part 1 of 2

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COMMENTARY: - Part 2 of 2

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:

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OPTIONS:

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SUBMITTED BY:

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Extract of Section 224 of the Community Charter providing legal authority, eligibility categories and procedural requirements for municipal permissive tax exemptions.

Legal basis: Section 224 of the Community Charter (General authority for permissive exemptions)Permissive exemptions may be provided for land/improvements owned by charitable, philanthropic or not-for-profit corporations and other enumerated categoriesBylaw adopting permissive exemptions must be adopted on or before October 31 in the preceding yearIf portion of parcel is exempt, the bylaw must include a satisfactory description for BC Assessment
Excerpt from Community Charter: General authority for permissive exemptions

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permissive tax exemptionnon-profitproperty taxbylaw recommendation

Summary

The RCMP presented their biannual report and responded to questions from the Committee and the public.

Documents (1)

Biannual policing report for West Shore RCMP covering January–June 2023: crime statistics by municipality, priority/response data, top call types, operational updates and the 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan.

Reporting period: January 1 – June 30, 2023West Shore total reported incidents: 13,021 (up 17% vs 11,176 in same period 2022); Langford incidents: 7,490 (58% of total)Crime category sample figures (Jan–Jun 2023): Crimes Against Persons 927; Offences Against Property 1,673; Other Criminal Code Violations 1,693Top calls for service: Traffic incidents (9.8%), Breaches (6.8%), Assist Police/Fire/Ambulance (6.6%), Check Well Being (6.4%)Priority call distribution: P1 (7%), P2 (19%); top P1 reasons: Suicidal Person (32%), Domestic in Progress (30%), MVC with injury (11%)Operational updates: Drugs & Organized Crime Unit seizures (over 8 kg of suspected drugs), Municipal Traffic Unit issued 512 violation tickets in first half of 2023, creation of a Mental Health Unit planned for Fall 2023 (1 Corporal + 2 Constables paired with Island Health clinicians)Annual Performance Plan priorities include: 1) Serious/organized crime; 2) Road safety; 3) Enhance relationships with Indigenous communities (reconciliation focus)
WEST SHORE RCMP BIANNUAL REPORT (January – June 2023)

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Overview

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Crime Statistics

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Percentage of Reports Per Municipality

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Priority Service Calls

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Top 5 Time Consuming Calls

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Crime Maps

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Front Counter Assistance

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Annual Performance Plan (APP)

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2022/2023 Annual Performance Plan Updates

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Human Resources Status Report

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Work Place Wellness

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End Notes

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RCMPbiannual reportpublic safety

Summary

The Committee adjourned the meeting at 9:08 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm.

adjournment