Yesterday, I posted about the BC Builds below-market rental, mixed-use building, which received third reading or approval in principle at Monday’s Langley City Council meeting. Today, I wanted to post about the other matters that Council addressed.
Council gave first, second, and third reading to our 2025 tax rate bylaw. This bylaw enables the City to collect property tax per our 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan. In previous posts, you can read more about this plan’s operations and capital budget sections.
The Council also approved the work plans for our Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Heritage Committee as well as our Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Langley City Council received a letter from Langley Seniors in Action who expressed concern about the loss of affordable housing and potential actions they’d like the City to take. Langley City Council will meet with this group soon to discuss their concerns.
Langley City is celebrating its 70th Anniversary, and our first Citizen’s Assembly is happening now. Council approved using $47,000 from our Council Enterprise Fund to help ensure people are up-to-date on the Assembly’s work and more aware of community-wide engagements. The City will also use the funds to create a Langley City historical stories series and promote our 70th Anniversary in the Downtown core and at community events.
Council released the executive summary and recommendations from our Langley City Fire Rescue Service Review. However, due to privacy and confidentiality concerns, Council declined to release the full report.
Council also received a letter from the Metro Vancouver Regional District requesting feedback on a proposal to change our regional growth strategy in Delta. Council requested that City staff prepare a response.
Finally, Council released the names of people recently appointed to various City committees. You can read more about this on Monday’s Council meeting agenda.