MeetingsMon, Sep 29, 20251h 16m2022–2026 Council
Advisory Committee
Summary
- Recommended Council give three readings to 10‑year tax exemptions for 753 Station, 817 Goldstream, 1310 Lakepoint (Bylaw 2241).
- Recommended Council give three readings to 2‑year tax exemptions for 935 Goldstream, 313‑877 Goldstream, 210‑1314 Lakepoint (Bylaw 2249).
- Received West Shore RCMP bi‑annual report for information, including staffing update and crime statistics.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Received the West Shore RCMP bi-annual report for information.
6.1 · West Shore RCMP Bi-Annual Report
Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by PlompRecommended giving first, second, and third reading to the permissive tax exemption bylaw.
6.2 · Permissive Tax Exemptions
Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by JohnsonWithdrew the motion to refuse a 10-year exemption for Westhills YMCA and propose 3 years.
6.2 · Permissive Tax Exemptions
WithdrawnMoved by MorleyRecommended giving first, second, and third reading to the permissive tax exemption bylaw.
6.2 · Permissive Tax Exemptions
Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Johnson
Agenda
10 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 of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgement.
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Meeting conduct rules were read for the meeting.
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Committee considered and approved the meeting agenda.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
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Committee considered adoption of the minutes from August 26, 2025.
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Adopted the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held August 26, 2025.
Motions (1)
THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held August 26, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
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Committee received and considered reports listed on the agenda.
Summary
Presentation and committee Q&A on the West Shore RCMP bi-annual performance/report.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee receive the report for information.
Documents (1)
Bi-annual policing statistics and highlights for the West Shore RCMP covering January 1 to June 30, 2025, including calls for service, crime categories, traffic collisions, mental-health-related files, and community engagement activities.
West Shore RCMP Bi-Annual Report (January 1 to June 30, 2025)
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Page 7–19January 1 to June 30, 2025
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Page 7–19Summary (First half — January 1 to June 30, 2025)
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Page 7–192025 Paid Resources and Calls for Service by Community
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Page 7–19Langford
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Page 7–19Colwood
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Page 7–19View Royal
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Page 7–19Metchosin
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Page 7–19Highlands
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Page 7–19Songhees Nation
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Page 7–19Esquimalt Nation
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Page 7–19Community & Youth Engagement
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Page 7–19Notable Investigations
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Page 7–19Summary
Committee considered permissive tax exemptions and made recommendations to Council regarding two bylaws.
Motions (3)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council consider giving first, second, and third reading to City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2241, 2025 as presented.
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council not approve a 10-year Permissive Tax Exemption for the Westhills YMCA and instead, recommend that Council consider a 3-year Permissive Tax Exemption.
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council consider giving first, second, and third reading to City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2249, 2025 as presented.
Documents (3)
Staff report outlining six applications (one new, five renewals) for permissive tax exemption to be considered for the 2026 taxation year and recommending bylaw actions (Bylaw 2241 and Bylaw 2249).
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Permissive Tax Exemptions
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Page 20–24EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 20–24BACKGROUND
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Page 20–24COMMENTARY
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Page 20–24FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 20–24LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 20–24STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 20–24OPTIONS
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Page 20–24SUBMITTED BY
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Page 20–24ATTACHMENTS
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Page 20–24Tables listing permissive tax exemption records: projected 2026 exemptions for the six proposed properties and the catalogue of existing 2025 permissive tax exemptions with assessment/class and tax-exemption amounts.
Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 1 of 3
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Page 25–27Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 2 of 3
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Page 25–27Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 3 of 3
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Page 25–27Application package and supporting materials submitted by the Royal Canadian Legion (Prince Edward Branch #091) requesting a 10-year permissive tax exemption for the property at 753 Station Avenue (Alexander Mackie Lodge).
Attachment 3 – Permissive Tax Exemption Application: Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #091 (Alexander Mackie Lodge) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 28–34Attachment 3 – Permissive Tax Exemption Application: Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #091 (Alexander Mackie Lodge) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 28–34Summary
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:16 pm.