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MeetingsMon, Sep 29, 20251h 16m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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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.

4 decisions
  • 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 Plomp
  • Recommended 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
  • Withdrew the motion to refuse a 10-year exemption for Westhills YMCA and propose 3 years.

    6.2 · Permissive Tax Exemptions

    WithdrawnMoved by Morley
  • Recommended 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.

call to order

Summary

The Committee read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgement.

territorial acknowledgement

Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read for the meeting.

meeting rulesconduct

Summary

Committee considered and approved the meeting agenda.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

agenda approval

Summary

Committee considered adoption of the minutes from August 26, 2025.

minutes adoption

Summary

Adopted the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held August 26, 2025.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held August 26, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

minutesadoption

Summary

Committee received and considered reports listed on the agenda.

reports

Summary

Presentation and committee Q&A on the West Shore RCMP bi-annual performance/report.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

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.

Total files attended in H1 2025: 12,886 vs 12,477 in H1 2024 (increase 3.17%)Langford calls for service H1 2025: 7,290 (up 3.3% vs H1 2024)Notable: one fatal collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near 6 Mile Road in View RoyalFocus areas per 2025 APP: Organized Crime & Drug Trafficking; Road Safety; Property Crime; Mental Health Crisis Response; Youth & Indigenous Community RelationsCommunity & youth engagement activities highlighted (e.g., Polar Plunge fundraising $4,700+, Tl’Ches Spirit Canoe program, school visits)
West Shore RCMP Bi-Annual Report (January 1 to June 30, 2025)

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January 1 to June 30, 2025

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Summary (First half — January 1 to June 30, 2025)

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2025 Paid Resources and Calls for Service by Community

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Langford

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Colwood

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View Royal

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Metchosin

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Highlands

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Songhees Nation

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Esquimalt Nation

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Community & Youth Engagement

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Notable Investigations

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RCMPpolicingbi-annual report

Summary

Committee considered permissive tax exemptions and made recommendations to Council regarding two bylaws.

Motions (3)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

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.

WithdrawnMoved by M. Morley

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.

PassedMoved by C. Harder

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).

Statutory deadline: a bylaw to grant exemptions must be adopted prior to October 31 to take effect the following yearSix applications presented for 2026 (including Royal Canadian Legion at 753 Station Avenue; M'Akola Housing Society at 817 Goldstream Avenue; YMCA-YWCA locations at Lakepoint/Westhills)Recommended exemptions include 10-year terms for some supportive housing and athletic facility exemptions (e.g., 2026–2035)Projected value if all six granted: approximately $400,000 (general municipal property taxes foregone in 2026)Bylaws involved: City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2241, 2025 and Bylaw No. 2249, 2025
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Permissive Tax Exemptions

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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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ATTACHMENTS

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Tables 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.

2026 projected exemptions (six properties) — Total projected general municipal tax exemption: $397,941; total projected tax exemption: $789,9312025 existing permissive tax exemptions (full list) — Total general municipal exemptions: $724,088; total full property tax exemption: $1,452,498Sample properties listed: 753 Station Ave (Royal Canadian Legion), 817 Goldstream Ave (M'Akola), 1310/1314/1318 Lakepoint Way & 1319 Westhills Dr (YMCA-YWCA)Roll numbers and assessment values provided per property (detailed table)
Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 1 of 3

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Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 2 of 3

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Attachment 2 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions (summary table) - Part 3 of 3

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Application 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).

Applicant: Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #091; Property: 753 Station Avenue, LangfordRequested exemption term: 10 years (2026–2035 or text indicates 2026–2036 in letter heading)Applicant describes community services and volunteer contribution (states approx. $100,000 annual community contributions and ~100,000 volunteer hours)Attachments included: application form, certificate of insurance, Alexander Mackie Lodge information and financial summary
Attachment 3 – Permissive Tax Exemption Application: Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #091 (Alexander Mackie Lodge) - Part 1 of 2

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Attachment 3 – Permissive Tax Exemption Application: Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #091 (Alexander Mackie Lodge) - Part 2 of 2

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permissive tax exemptionbylaw 2241bylaw 2249Westhills YMCA

Summary

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:16 pm.

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