MeetingsTue, Apr 28, 20261h 34m2022–2026 Council
Advisory Committee
Summary
- Approved new purchasing rules letting CAO authorize purchases up to $75,000 goods/$200,000 construction; rescinded old policies (POL-0185-FIN).
- Approved Good Neighbour Policy requiring builders to sign acknowledgment and follow construction rules; Foxall opposed (POL-0186-ADMIN).
- Directed staff to ask Council to give first, second, third readings to Statutory Officers bylaw (Bylaw 2260).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Recommended Council adopt the Good Neighbour Policy.
7.1 · Good Neighbour Policy
Vote 8–1Opposed: FoxallMoved by Johnson, seconded by PlompRecommended Council approve the new Purchasing Policy and repeal legacy policies.
7.2 · Purchasing Policy
Moved by Plomp, seconded by MorleyApproved amendments strengthening training, exemption limits, documentation, and change-order approvals.
7.2 · Purchasing Policy
Moved by Johnson, seconded by PlompApproved semi-annual reporting on sole-source purchases >$25,000, contracts >$250,000, disposals >$5,000.
7.2 · Purchasing Policy
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Whiteway
Agenda
10 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement was read by Councillor Morley.
Summary
Moderator reviewed meeting conduct and instructions for public participation.
Summary
Committee unanimously approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Presentation from WorkLink BC (START program) with Q&A on program delivery and outreach.
Debate
Presenter described program components (six-week classroom, paid minimum wage, eight-week work experience) and impact metrics; committee asked about intake, employer engagement and AI/job-search training; public urged more outreach to schools and employers.
Documents (1)
Promotional/presentation slide deck describing WorkLink Employment Society's START youth employment and skills program, program components, impact, contact information and success stories.
Employment Society
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Page 2–11Why Youth Need Our Help
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Page 2–11WorkLink at a Glance
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Page 2–11Youth Support
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Page 2–11What Youth Gain
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Page 2–11What Youth Gain — Building Job-Ready Skills
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Page 2–11Our Impact (between 2015 - 2026)
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Page 2–11Success Stories
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Page 2–11Contact Us
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Page 2–11Summary
Committee adopted the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes as circulated.
Motions (1)
THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held March 31, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Summary
Committee recommended Council adopt the Good Neighbour Policy to consolidate construction-related bylaws and set expectations for developers and contractors.
Debate
Supporters and members of the public praised the consolidation of construction-related bylaws into an accessible policy; one committee member (C. Foxall) objected that it may create added bureaucracy or cost for builders. Staff explained the policy is educational/collaborative first, will be signed once per firm, and does not create new bylaw obligations.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council adopt the proposed Good Neighbour Policy (POL-0186-ADMIN) as presented.
Documents (2)
Staff report presenting the proposed Good Neighbour Policy to support the City's Construction Impact Management Strategy, summarizing contents, background consultation, legal/financial implications, and options for recommendation to Council.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 17–22EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 17–22BACKGROUND:
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Page 17–22COMMENTARY:
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Page 17–22FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 17–22LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 17–22STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 17–22OPTIONS:
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Page 17–22SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 17–22Concurrence:
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Page 17–22Complete Good Neighbour Policy (POL-0186-ADMIN) including background, purpose, general rules, site management and community considerations, clarifying common requirements, best practices, and appendices (acknowledgement declaration and sample neighbour notification letter).
Introduction
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Page 23–36GOOD NEIGHBOUR POLICY
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Page 23–364) SITE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 23–364) SITE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS - Part 2 of 2
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Page 23–365) CLARIFYING COMMON REQUIREMENTS
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Page 23–366) BEST PRACTICES AND COMMON COURTESIES
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Page 23–36Appendix A: Acknowledgement Declaration
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Page 23–36Appendix B: Sample Notification Letter to Neighbours
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Page 23–36Summary
Committee approved an updated Purchasing Policy with multiple amendments to strengthen training, documentation, exemption limits, and reporting.
Debate
Committee debated delegation thresholds, the need for purchaser training, documenting exemptions, alternative procurement methods, and adding a semi-annual report to Council; Johnson successfully led amendments to require training for authorized staff, set limits on CAO/Financial Officer sole-source exemptions, require written justification for exemptions, clarify change-order approval thresholds, and add reporting requirements.
Motions (3)
AMENDMENT — Add reporting section: semi-annual Financial Officer report to Council summarizing sole source purchases over $25,000, emergency purchases under section 8(c), contracts over $250,000, disposals over $5,000, and significant non-compliance instances.
AMENDMENT — Authorized staff must complete training on the City's purchasing policy prior to delegation; CAO/Financial Officer exemption limits set; require written justification for exemptions; clarify change-order approval thresholds; require that any change exceeding delegated authority be approved by an employee with appropriate delegated authority.
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend: 1. THAT Council approve "Purchasing Policy — (POL-0185-FIN)"; AND 2. THAT Council rescind legacy purchasing/asset/cheque-signing policies.
Documents (6)
Staff report proposing a new consolidated Purchasing Policy (POL-0185-FIN) to modernize procurement processes, update authorization limits, incorporate best-value criteria (sustainability, social value, ethical standards), Indigenous procurement, and cheque-signing/disposal rules.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 37–44EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 37–44BACKGROUND
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Page 37–44COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 37–44COMMENTARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 37–44FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–44LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–44STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 37–44OPTIONS
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Page 37–44SUBMITTED BY
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Page 37–44Attachments
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Page 37–44Full text of the proposed Purchasing Policy (POL-0185-FIN) including definitions, general rules, authorized purchase limits, cheque signing authority, purchasing thresholds/processes, exemptions (Schedule B), corporate credit card agreement (Schedule C) and purchasing process detail (Schedule A).
Introduction
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Page 45–59PURCHASING POLICY
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Page 45–591) PURPOSE
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Page 45–592) APPLICABILITY
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Page 45–593) DEFINITIONS
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Page 45–594) GENERAL
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Page 45–595) AUTHORIZED PURCHASES
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Page 45–596) CHEQUE SIGNING AUTHORITY
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Page 45–597) PURCHASING PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
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Page 45–598) PURCHASING PROCESS EXEMPTIONS
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Page 45–599) PURCHASING GROUPS AND JOINT PURCHASING VENTURES
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Page 45–5910) PURCHASING PROCESS EVALUATION
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Page 45–5911) PURCHASE ORDERS AND STANDING ORDERS
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Page 45–5912) CHANGE ORDERS
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Page 45–5913) INDIGENOUS PROCUREMENT
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Page 45–5914) CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
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Page 45–5915) DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
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Page 45–5916) DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS, OBSOLETE, OR DAMAGE ASSETS
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Page 45–5917) CORPORATE CREDIT CARDS
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Page 45–5918) RECORD MANAGEMENT
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Page 45–5919) RESCIND
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Page 45–59Schedule “A”
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Page 45–59Schedule “B”
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Page 45–59Schedule “C”
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Page 45–59The City's existing (to-be-rescinded) Purchasing Policy (POL-0031-FIN) and related appendices detailing procurement thresholds, tendering/quotation procedures, credit card rules and RFP/tender processes (2017 amendment version).
Policy Name: PURCHASING POLICY
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Page 60–73DIVISION ONE - GENERAL
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Page 60–73DIVISION TWO - SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS
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Page 60–73DIVISION THREE - PROCEDURES FOR QUOTATIONS AND TENDERS
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Page 60–73DIVISION FOUR - PURCHASES
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Page 60–73DIVISION FIVE — CREDIT CARD PURCHASES
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Page 60–73Agreement to Accept the Credit Card
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Page 60–73APPENDIX "A"
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Page 60–73APPENDIX "B"
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Page 60–73APPENDIX "C"
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Page 60–73APPENDIX "D"
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Page 60–73Legacy policy describing asset inventory thresholds, disposal authorization, and acceptable disposal methods; proposed to be rescinded and replaced by provisions in the new Purchasing Policy.
DISTRICT OF LANGFORD
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Page 74Current policy specifying which City officers may sign cheques up to $50,000; to be rescinded and incorporated into the proposed Purchasing Policy.
Introduction
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Page 75Policy Name: Cheque Signing Authority (Under $50,000)
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Page 75Current policy specifying cheque-signing requirements for amounts over $50,000; to be rescinded and consolidated into the proposed Purchasing Policy.
Introduction
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Page 76Policy Name
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Page 76Summary
Committee recommended Council give first, second and third reading to the Statutory Officers & Delegation of Authority Bylaw (No. 2260, 2026).
Debate
Staff outlined the bylaw to clarify statutory officer roles and consolidate existing delegations; committee had no substantive concerns and recommended readings.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council consider giving first, second and third reading to the proposed City of Langford 'Statutory Officers and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2260, 2026' as presented.
Documents (7)
Staff report recommending repeal and replacement of the current Officers Bylaw with a consolidated Statutory Officers and Delegation of Authority Bylaw (No. 2260, 2026) to clarify officer roles, consolidate delegations, and set signing authority in alignment with the Purchasing Policy.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 77–82EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 77–82BACKGROUND:
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Page 77–82COMMENTARY:
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Page 77–82FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 77–82LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 77–82STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 77–82OPTIONS:
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Page 77–82SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 77–82Attachments:
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Page 77–82Proposed bylaw establishing statutory officer positions (CAO, Corporate Officer, Financial Officer), delegating authorities (including developer permits, servicing agreements, development permit approvals), and specifying signing authorities and schedules for delegated powers and reconsideration procedures.
City of Langford
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Page 83–94Statutory Officers and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2260, 2026
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Page 83–94Part 1 – Statutory Officers Designation
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Page 83–94Part 2 – Authority to Approve and Execute Contracts, Commitments, and Payments
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Page 83–94Part 3 – Delegated Authority
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Page 83–94Part 4 – General
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Page 83–94Schedule “A”
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Page 83–94Schedule “B”
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Page 83–94Appendix “A”
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Page 83–94List of Amendments
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Page 83–94Existing Officers Bylaw (No. 1880, 2021) that currently establishes officer positions and delegates certain authorities; proposed to be repealed and replaced by Bylaw No. 2260.
City of Langford — BYLAW NO. 1880, 2021
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Page 95–98Bylaw delegating powers to the City Engineer regarding servicing agreements under the Local Government Act; proposed to be incorporated into the new delegation bylaw.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 102Bylaw delegating development permit authority to the Municipal Planner with associated reconsideration provisions; to be incorporated within the proposed new delegation bylaw.
DISTRICT OF LANGFORD
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Page 103–105List of Amendments
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Page 103–105Bylaw delegating authority to manage the City's strata property (City Hall strata VIS5151) to a designated officer (Clerk-Administrator), including proxy and appointment powers; to be incorporated into the new bylaw.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 106–107Delegation
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Page 106–107Delegatees
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Page 106–107No Delegation by a Delegate
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Page 106–107Short Title
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Page 106–107Recent bylaw designating class(es) of employees (Manager of Development Services and Senior Land Development Technologists) as servicing officers for the purposes of the Local Government Act; to be incorporated into the new delegation bylaw.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 108Summary
Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:34 pm.