Summary
- Approved up to $400,000 for COVID-19 response, including Mike Forbes pilot phone service (Blackwell and Szpak opposed).
- Suspended public access to City Hall indefinitely starting March 20 at 4:30 pm.
- Suspended open burning for the 2020 spring burn period; campfires remain allowed.
- Appointed committee to administer COVID-19 funds: Mayor Young, Councillors Wade and Sahlstrom, CAO Kiedyk, Director Hutchins.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved up to $400,000 for COVID-19 with Mike Forbes, established a committee, set two-week review.
3.b · Mike Forbes RE: Covid-19 Proposal
Vote 5–2Opposed: Szpak, BlackwellMoved by Young, seconded by WadeSuspended the 2020 spring open burning period but continued to allow campfires.
5.a · Open Burning and Covid-19 - Staff Report (Fire)
Moved by Blackwell, seconded by SahlstromSuspended public access to City Hall starting March 20 at 4:30 pm, indefinitely.
5.b · Closure of City Hall - Staff Report (Administration)
Moved by Wade, seconded by Sahlstrom
Agenda
10 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The meeting was called to order.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
That Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Presentations on the City's COVID-19 response and a funding proposal were received.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Fire Chief Chris Aubrey outlined the City's pandemic response and operational changes.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
A proposal requesting up to $400,000 for a local COVID-19 phone service pilot was presented; Council approved funding and established an oversight committee.
Financial impact
$400,000
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
That Council provide up to $400 000 to respond to COVID-19, including working with Mike Forbes on a pilot project to provide public education on COVID-19; That Council establish a committee to administer the COVID-19 funding, and appoint Councillor Wade, Councillor Sahlstrom, Mayor Young, CAO Darren Kiedyk and Director of Corporate Services Braden Hutchins; and That Council review COVID-19 response and funding in 2 weeks.
Summary
No public participation was recorded.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Council considered staff reports on open burning and City Hall closure and made decisions.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
City Hall, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Council suspended the 2020 spring open burning period but continued to allow campfires.
Location
City of Langford (bylaw area)
Motions (1)
That Council suspend the current open burning policy for the 2020 spring burn period, but continue to allow campfires.
Documents (1)
Fire Rescue staff recommend reconsidering the spring open burning period (March 15–April 15) due to COVID-19 related public health concerns and increased complaints about smoke exposure, and present options including suspending the burning period and enacting a campfire ban.
Introduction
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Page 2–3Staff Report to Council
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Page 2–3Background
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Page 2–3Commentary
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Page 2–3Financial Implications
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Page 2–3Legal Implications
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Page 2–3Options
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Page 2–3Respectfully submitted,
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Page 2–3Summary
Council indefinitely suspended public access to City Hall starting March 20 at 4:30 pm.
Location
City Hall, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
That Council indefinitely suspend public access to City Hall to the public starting Friday, March 20th at 4:30 pm.
Documents (1)
Administration recommends indefinitely suspending public access to City Hall starting Friday, March 20 at 4:30 pm to protect staff and encourage public to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with alternative service arrangements by phone or online.
Staff Report to Council - Closure of City Hall
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Page 4–5Background and Commentary
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Page 4–5Financial Implications
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Page 4–5Legal Implications
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Page 4–5Options
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Page 4–5Respectfully submitted
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Page 4–5Summary
The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.
Location
Upper Back Parking Lot, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 6:44 pm.