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Agenda
Community Advisory Committee Agenda
Agenda for the Community Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Council Chambers & electronic meeting) including meeting instructions and the list of items to be considered.
Community Advisory Committee Minutes
Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held June 24, 2025, recording attendance, presentations, motions, and the meeting adjournment.
Proclamation Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Staff report recommending repeal of the current Proclamation Policy (POL-0027-ADMIN) and adoption of a new policy (POL-0181-ADMIN) under which the City does not issue proclamations, including rationale and options for Council.
Appendix A – Current "Proclamation Policy" (POL-0027-ADMIN)
Scanned copy of the District of Langford's existing Proclamations policy (POL-0027-ADMIN), dated February 15, 1993, describing mayoral discretion and posting/advertising rules.
Appendix B – Proposed "Proclamation Policy" (POL-0181-ADMIN)
Text of the proposed Proclamation Policy (POL-0181-ADMIN) that states the City of Langford does not issue proclamations and outlines staff acknowledgement procedures for requests.
Parks Naming Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Staff report proposing repeal of the existing Park Naming Policy (POL-0120-PARK) and Policy for Naming Trail Sections (POL-0121-PARK) and replacement with POL-0183-PARK to increase community engagement and Indigenous consultation in park naming.
Appendix A – Current "Park Naming Policy" (POL-0120-PARK)
Scanned copy of the existing District of Langford Park Naming Policy (Policy No. 6440-20 / POL-0120-PARK) with guidelines favoring street/neighbourhood names and criteria for naming after persons.
Appendix B – Current "Policy for Naming Trail Sections" (POL-0121-PARK)
Scanned copy of the Policy for Naming Trail Sections (POL-0121-PARK) stating that only surnames will be used when naming trail sections (approved September 7, 1999).
Appendix C – Proposed "Parks Naming Policy" (POL-0183-PARK)
Full text of the proposed Parks Naming Policy (POL-0183-PARK) setting out applicability, definitions (including a list of local First Nations), processes for naming parks/trails/features, and public engagement options.
Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy
Staff report proposing a Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy (POL-0182-PARK) to formalize bench sponsorship/donation and other amenity donations, set donation and maintenance guidelines, and outline tax receipt practices.
Appendix A – Proposed "Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy" (POL-0182-PARK)
Full text of the proposed Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy (POL-0182-PARK) detailing program types, sponsorship/donation procedures, 10-year terms, charitable receipt rules, and general guidelines (including Veterans Memorial Park restrictions).
Proposed Heart of the City Policy
Staff report proposing the Heart of the City Policy (POL-0184-ADMIN) to establish a process for conferring the City's highest honour (freedom of the municipality) to distinguished persons, including eligibility, process, and potential costs.
Appendix A – Proposed "Heart of the City Policy" (POL-0184-ADMIN)
Text of the proposed Heart of the City Policy (POL-0184-ADMIN) describing purpose, eligibility, process (nomination, unanimous closed meeting vote), and benefits (deemed elector status, framed certificate, website profile, heart-shaped plaque).