MeetingsTue, Apr 29, 20251h 07m2022–2026 Council
Advisory Committee
Summary
- Approved recommending repeal of the current permissive tax exemption policy, replaced by a new policy requiring annual reporting.
- Approved adding annual reporting of exempt organizations, property details, exemption value, applicable years and total exemptions.
- Approved recommending Council adopt a June 30 application deadline for permissive tax exemption requests.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved annual reporting requirements (section 3.7) for permissive tax exemptions.
7.1 · Permissive Tax Exemption Policy - Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Vote 9–0Moved by Johnson, seconded by HarderRecommended repealing and replacing the permissive tax exemption policy as amended.
7.1 · Permissive Tax Exemption Policy - Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Vote 9–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Morley
Agenda
12 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Chair called the meeting to order.
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The Committee read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
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Meeting conduct rules were read to the Committee.
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Committee approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations were delivered to the Committee (see subitems).
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The Victoria Foundation presented the Vital Signs report to the Committee.
Documents (1)
Presentation of the Victoria Foundation's Vital Signs 2024 report covering community wellbeing indicators, program highlights and financial metrics.
Introduction
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Page 2–16Who is the Victoria Foundation
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Page 2–162023 Financial Highlights
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Page 2–16What is Vital Signs?
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Page 2–16Vital Signs 2024
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Page 2–16Best Things in Greater Victoria
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Page 2–16Most Important Things in Greater Victoria
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Page 2–16Future Generations of Greater Victoria
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Page 2–16Annual Public Launch Event
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Page 2–16Issue Areas
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Page 2–16Victoria Foundation Projects
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Page 2–16Questions?
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Page 2–16Thank you!
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Page 2–16Summary
The Greater Victoria Rent Bank program provided a presentation to the Committee.
Documents (1)
Presentation describing the Greater Victoria Rent Bank program: purpose, eligibility, services provided and outcomes related to preventing evictions and supporting short-term housing stability.
GREATER VICTORIA RENT BANK
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Page 17–31INTRODUCTION
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Page 17–31RENT BANK ACTIVITY
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Page 17–31LOAN APPROVALS AND DISTRIBUTION
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Page 17–31COMPARISON TO GVRB AVERAGES
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Page 17–31HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION OF LANGFORD APPLICANTS
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Page 17–31REASONS FOR APPLYING TO THE RENT BANK
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Page 17–31RENT AND INCOME BREAKDOWN
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Page 17–31SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND RENT COMPARISON
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Page 17–31IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
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Page 17–31TESTIMONIALS
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Page 17–31Q&A
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Page 17–31THANK YOU
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Page 17–31Summary
Committee moved to adopt minutes (see subitem 6.1).
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Committee adopted the March 25, 2025 minutes as circulated.
Motions (1)
THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held March 25, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
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Reports to the Committee (see subitem 7.1).
Summary
Committee recommended that Council repeal POL-0062-FIN and replace it with POL-0180-FIN, and approved adding reporting requirements (section 3.7).
Motions (2)
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following new sections: 3.7 Reporting 3.7.1 Permissive tax exemptions will be reported on an annual basis, and at minimum include the following details as follows: a) Name of organization; b) Details of property; c) Value of permissive tax exemption; d) Years to which the permissive tax exemption applies. AND 3.7.2 The total permissive tax exemptions will be reported for the year.
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council repeal City of Langford Request for Permissive Tax Exemption Policy POL-0062-FIN and replace with POL-0180-FIN titled "Permissive Tax Exemption Policy" as amended by adding the following new sections: 3.7 Reporting 3.7.1 Permissive tax exemptions will be reported on an annual basis, and at minimum include the following details as follows: a) Name of organization; b) Details of property; c) Value of permissive tax exemption; and d) Years to which the permissive tax exemption applies. AND 3.7.2 The total permissive tax exemptions will be reported for the year.
Documents (3)
Finance staff report recommending repeal of existing Request for Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (POL-0062-FIN) and replacement with new policy POL-0180-FIN to provide clearer guidance and updated processes (including a June 30 application deadline).
Introduction
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Page 35–38Permissive Tax Exemption Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement
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Page 35–38Background
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Page 35–38Commentary
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Page 35–38Proposed Amendments
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Page 35–38Financial Implications
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Page 35–38Legal Implications
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Page 35–38Strategic Plan Alignment
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Page 35–38Options
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Page 35–38Submitted By
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Page 35–38Concurrence
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Page 35–38Attachments
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Page 35–38Copy of the existing District/City policy governing permissive tax exemption requests (older policy referenced as being considered in May of each year and requiring applicant documentation).
Requests for Permissive Tax Exemptions
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Page 39Proposed replacement policy (POL-0180-FIN) detailing purpose, definitions, eligibility, application and review processes, deadlines (Jan 1–June 30 application period) and compliance/penalty provisions for permissive tax exemptions.
City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Policy
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Page 40–421. PURPOSE
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Page 40–422. DEFINITIONS
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Page 40–423. POLICY
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Page 40–42Summary
The Chair adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
The Chair adjourned the meeting.