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MeetingsTue, Jun 24, 202552m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Recommended Council proceed with 1st–3rd readings of development procedures changes removing public hearing fee references (Bylaw 2228).
  • Received presentation on new 50-unit transition housing and supports; invitation to tour (Victoria Women's Transition House).
  • Received presentation urging local actions to recruit and retain nurses (BC Nurses' Union).
  • Adopted the minutes of the April 29, 2025 Community Advisory Committee meeting.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

1 decision
  • Recommended proceeding with 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of the bylaw as presented.

    7.1 · Bylaw No. 2228 - Amendments to Development Procedures

    Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Morley

Agenda

12 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

Call to Order

Summary

A member read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.

AcknowledgementIndigenous

Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read aloud.

ProcedureConduct Rules

Summary

Committee approved the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedural

Summary

Verbal presentations were received by the Committee.

Presentations

Summary

The Chair received a verbal presentation from the Women's Transition House.

PresentationCommunity ServicesTransition House

Summary

The Committee heard a presentation from the BC Nurses' Union representatives.

Documents (1)

Presentation (BC Nurses' Union) outlining how local governments can support nurse recruitment and retention, argue for nurse-to-patient ratios, and provide supporting statistics and contact information.

Presentation advocates local actions on housing, child care, transportation and recreation to retain/attract nursesSurvey/statistics cited: 84% of 15,000+ BCNU respondents said ratios were a 'must have'; examples from California and Australia (e.g., 7,000 inactive nurses returned in Australia; 60% increase in nurse registrations in California)Safety/outcome stats cited: 74% of nurses reported quality of care increased; 31.6% fewer nurse injuries in California; additional patient per nurse associated with 12–16% increase in 30-day mortalityIncludes Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and regional BCNU contact emails (e.g., caitlinjarvis@bcnu.org, leannerobertsonweeds@bcnu.org, carlykoeppen@bcnu.org)
ENSURING HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE IN BC — How local governments can help solve the nursing shortage

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INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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OUR FOCUS

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HOW CAN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS HELP WITH NURSE RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT?

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WHY RATIOS?

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WHY RATIOS?

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WHY RATIOS?

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WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE RATIOS A REALITY?

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WHAT ELSE CAN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DO?

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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR REGION’S NURSE LEADERS

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QUESTIONS?

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PresentationHealthBCNU

Summary

The Committee considered adoption of minutes from the previous meeting.

MinutesAdoption

Summary

The Committee adopted the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes as circulated.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held April 29, 2025, be adopted as presented.

MinutesAdoption

Summary

Reports were presented to the Committee.

Reports

Summary

Committee recommended Council proceed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw No. 2228 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council proceed with consideration 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading of Bylaw No. 2228 as presented.

Documents (2)

Staff report introducing Draft Bylaw No. 2228 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw (Bylaw No. 209) to reflect changes from the Housing Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 44) and Council practice, including updates to public hearing fee references and refund/administrative fee provisions.

Report date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025; Department: Planning; Submitted by Matthew Baldwin, Director of Development ServicesProposal changes: adjust wording on refund entitlements when rezoning/OCP amendment applications are withdrawn (50% refund prior to first public notification; 25% refund if withdrawn after notification but before first reading)Administrative fee change: increase from $150 to $200 for certain refundsReferences prior bylaws: Bylaw No. 209 (Development Procedures), Bylaw No. 2176 (Public Notification Procedures), and Bylaw No. 2122 (fee updates)Options presented: (1) proceed as presented; (2) proceed with amendments; (3) take no action; Attachment: Draft Bylaw No. 2228
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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BACKGROUND

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COMMENTARY

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

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OPTIONS

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SUBMITTED BY

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Draft text of Bylaw No. 2228 amending Bylaw No. 209 (Development Procedures) to delete/replace specified sections (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.9) and update refund and administrative fee language.

Amendments include deleting Sections 4.1 and 4.2 and replacing Section 4.3 with new refund wording for rezoning/OCP amendment withdrawalsSec. 4.9 replacement sets refund criteria and increases administrative deduction to $200Citation: 'City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025, Bylaw No. 2228'Placeholders for readings/adoption in 2025 remain blank (READ A FIRST/TWO/THIRD TIME / ADOPTED this ___ day of ___, 2025)
CITY OF LANGFORD

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Development Procedures Bylaw No. 209

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BylawPlanningDevelopment ProceduresBylaw No. 2228

Summary

The Committee adjourned the meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 7:53 pm.

Adjournment