Regular Council

THAT Council support the Regional Household Affordability and Prosperity Project (RHAP) in applying for grant funding through the UBCM Complete Communities Grant to allow for the continuation of the work achieved in Phases 1 and 2, in collaboration with partnering municipalities; AND THAT Council endorses the City of Colwood to be the primary applicant that will provide overall grant management for the project along with the Community Social Planning Council leading the project as the Community Lead in a consulting relationship.

THAT Council direct staff to allocate the Local Government Capacity Funding Grant to the Transportation Master Plan, the Active Transportation Plan, and the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan.

That Council resolve that City staff be directed to apply to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund — Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Funding Stream and that Council supports the proposed activities and for staff to provide overall grant management.

THAT Council award the construction contract for Centre Mountain Business Park Work Package 4 Civil Works to Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. at an amount of $ 4,408,940.67 plus GST funded via LSA funds; AND THAT Council authorize Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute this construction contract.

THAT Council table this matter until Council can discuss possibilities for nighttime parking and use duration with the applicant.

THAT Council approve the lease agreement with Rhino Coffee on the terms as attached with such minor amendments as may be required and that Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement.

THAT Council approve the lease agreement with Cycling Canada and Cycling British Columbia on the terms as attached with such minor amendments as may be required and that Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement.

THAT Council send a letter of support to Deputy Premier Farnworth seeking secure long-term funding for The Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) program.

THAT Council send a letter of support to RDN CAO Douglas Holmes to establish a UBCM working group focused on modernizing the Local Government Act.

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2142.

THAT Council approve the Mantle Heights DCC Agreement No. CON24-0019 and authorize the Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute the agreement after adoption of Bylaw No. 2143, 2024; AND THAT Council give first, second and third readings to the Mantle Heights Development Cost Charge Agreement (Project 10 Goldstream Business Park) Approval Bylaw No. 2143, 2024 and Mantle Heights DCC Agreement No. CON24-0019.

THAT Council adopt "Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendment No. 7, Bylaw No. 2156, 2024".

WHEREAS the City of Langford recognizes the importance of safety and compliance to the Motor Vehicle Act for all road users and; WHEREAS the discontinuation of vehicle licence plate validation decals in British Columbia has negatively impacted law enforcement officers in their ability to detect and enforce uninsured motor vehicle violations: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AVICC and UBCM petition to the Province and ICBC to provide municipalities and police agencies with the required funds to procure Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) hardware for all law enforcement vehicles in British Columbia.

WHEREAS the City of Langford acknowledges the vital role of health care, mental health care, and social services in building a resilient and safe community; WHEREAS the Province's failure to meet its commitments in these areas has unfairly burdened municipalities, straining local resources and compromising public safety, thus exacerbating social inequity through heightened property taxes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) strongly urges increased Provincial funding and support for health care, mental health care, and comprehensive housing initiatives. Immediate action is necessary to alleviate the strain on municipal resources and enhance public safety; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the AVICC calls on the Provincial government to demonstrate good faith by covering the heightened share of policing costs. This recognizes the Provincial responsibility in shifting these public safety costs to municipalities due to inadequate provision of social services and health care.

WHEREAS municipal governments, often on the front lines, bear the brunt of addressing shared crises such as climate issues, housing affordability, inequality, public health, and infrastructure challenges; WHEREAS the burden on municipalities has intensified due to Provincial shortcomings in fulfilling their responsibilities, leaving many municipalities grappling with insufficient revenue sources, resulting in an overreliance on regressive property taxation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) urges the Province to promptly fulfill its responsibilities in providing health care, including mental health care, as well as social services and the management of criminal rehabilitation through correctional facilities. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in the absence of immediate Provincial action, the AVICC advocates for a comprehensive and immediate review of municipal taxation and revenue sources. This recognizes the pivotal role of municipalities, which, despite these being Provincial responsibilities, are left to deal with the repercussions without adequate support from the Province.

WHEREAS... THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the AVICC directs its members to explore the viability of initiating a legal proceeding against the Province to address the failure of the Province to meet its constitutional responsibilities...

WHEREAS... THEREFORE, be it resolved that AVICC and UBCM request the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to take on the responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of all active transportation infrastructure within Provincial Highway rights of way...