Council Minutes

Monday, December 02, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting

PRESENT:

• Mayor S. Goodmanson
• Councillor K. Guiry
• Councillor C. Harder
• Councillor M. Morley
• Councillor L. Szpak
• Councillor M. Wagner
• Councillor K. Yacucha

ATTENDING:

• D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
• B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
• L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Climate Change
• M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
• K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
• D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
• K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
• M. Miles, Manager of Legislative Services
• R. Dykstra, Senior Planner, Approving Officer
• T. Booth, GIS Lead
• B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

Meeting available by teleconference.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

2.

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Morley read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

3.

MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Corporate Officer, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

• MOVED BY: YACUCHA
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by adding an additional Public Participation opportunity specific to the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre as Item 5, with the regular Public Participation period to follow as Item 6, and move item 9 Reports for consideration just prior to Committee Resolutions; and 
  THAT items 8.2.1 and 10.1 be removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee for further consideration; and 
  THAT the agenda be renumbered accordingly.

  Motion CARRIED.

5.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre

M. Morton, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the operating cost of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed that taxpayers should have a say in the potential purchase of the building. The speaker requested a referendum.

W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the operating cost of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed concern regarding the cost of living.

M. Wignall, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the urgency of the building purchase. The speaker expressed concern regarding the operation of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker requested a referendum.

H. Bloomenthal, Colwood Resident - The speaker expressed concern that funding will not be available for youth sport organizations if the building is purchased. 

B. Rent, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed the need for the aquatic facility in the potential building purchase being required in the community.

N. Johal, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the potential tax increase related to the potential purchase of the building. 

K. Grainger, Colwood Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the operating costs of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed concern that funding will not be available for youth sport organizations if the building is purchased. 

G. Brewer, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern that funding will not be available for youth sport organizations if the building is purchased. The speaker expressed the need for other facilities.

S. Auerbach, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the operation of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed concern regarding the urgency of the building purchase. 

B. Armstrong, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed the need for the aquatic facility in the potential building purchase being required in the community.

Council at 7:37 pm, made a motion to extend the Public Participation - Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. Please see the motion below.

W. Bowers, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the urgency of the building purchase. The speaker expressed concern regarding the operating cost of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker requested a referendum.

S. Sifert, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding transparency. The speaker expressed concern regarding the impact to taxpayers. The speaker requested a business case be presented and a review of the operating costs of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre.

A. Allen, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre.

S. Rossander, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the lack information provided. The speaker expressed concern regarding a tax increase for operating costs.

B. Sahlstrom, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding operating costs. The speaker expressed concern regarding a five-year amortization. 

R. McClure, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed support regarding a five-year amortization. 

N. Chan, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed cost saving measures. 

M. Meniere, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the cost to taxpayers of purchasing the building. The speaker requested a referendum.

L. Smith, Colwood Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre.

N. Medd, CEO, Victoria Conservatory of Music (Westhills), Victoria Resident - The speaker expressed their support for the purchase of the building. The speaker expressed that the three residents of the building are non-profit organizations and that their operating costs are available to the public.

G. Willing, Colwood Resident - The speaker stated they are a City of Langford property owner. The speaker expressed concern for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker is concerned about a potential tax increase. The speaker requested a referendum. 

M. Broom, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed support regarding a five-year amortization. 

L. Foxall, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed concern regarding the impact to taxpayers. The speaker expressed concern for the lack of a business case and a review of the operating costs of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre.

D. Seaton, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed concern regarding the impact to taxpayers. The speaker expressed concern for the lack of a review of the operating costs of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre.

L. Plomp, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre. The speaker expressed support regarding a five-year amortization. 

• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: WAGNER

  THAT Council at 7:37 pm extend Public Participation - Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre for all first-time speakers.

  Motion CARRIED.

6.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

N. Johal, Langford Resident - re: item 10.3 - The speaker expressed concern regarding liability to the City for hiring an arborist.

W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - re: item 7 - The speaker expressed concern regarding the correspondence from the West Shore RCMP introduced as a late item at the November 4, 2024, Council meeting.

G. Willing, Colwood Resident - re: item 10.3 - The speaker stated they are a City of Langford property owner. The speaker expressed concern regarding the cost of hiring an arborist.

S. Sifert, Langford Resident - re: item 10.3 - The speaker expressed concern regarding the cost of hiring an arborist.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT)

Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT)

Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 26, 2024 (RECEIVE)

• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: MORLEY

  THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.

  • Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 26, 2024 (RECEIVE)
  Motion CARRIED.

8.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.

9.

REPORTS

9.1

Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre

• MOVED BY: WAGNER
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council defers a decision on this matter until December 16, 2024.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.

COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

10.1

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - November 12, 2024

10.1.1

Temporary Use Permit - 997 and 999 Goldstream Avenue (TUP24-0005)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: SZPAK

  THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow a group daycare for up to 24 children at 997/999 Goldstream Avenue;

  AND 

  THAT Council direct staff to prepare an omnibus amendment to Bylaw No. 300 to remove the restrictions that limit the number of children permitted per group daycare.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.1.2

Development Variance Permit - 2787 Lakeshore Place (DVP24-0005)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: WAGNER

  THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to vary Section 2.4 of Langford Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 to eliminate the requirement to construct works and services on Lake End Road as a condition of the subdivision of 2787 Lakeshore Place.

  AND 

  THAT the applicant provide two (2) additional street trees in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000 to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities. 

  Motion CARRIED.

10.1.3

Development Variance Permit - 797 Revilo Road (DVP24-0008)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: SZPAK

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 797 Revilo Place with the following variance:

      

     1. That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied by reducing the minimum number of parking spaces required for an apartment in the City Centre from the required 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit to 1.10 vehicle spaces per dwelling unit, of which 0.10 shall be designated for visitor parking.

  subject to the following condition:

  1. 1. 1. require 1.5 bike parking spots per unit, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services
  Motion CARRIED.

10.1.4

Rezoning Application - 776, 770, 774, 778, 782 Meaford Avenue and 2911, 2912, 2914, 2916 Aprell Place (Z24-0001)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: SZPAK

  THAT Council:

  1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2169 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 766, 770, 774, 778, and 782 Meaford Avenue and 2911, 2912, 2914, and 2916 Aprell Place from ‘One- and Two-Family Residential’ (R2) to ‘City Centre’ (CC1) subject to the following terms and conditions:

      

     1. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit:

         

        1. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
        2. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;

            

           subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height.

            

     2. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per square meter of ground floor commercial space, prior to the issuance of a building permit:
        1. $10.75 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
     3. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
        1. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit:
           1. Full frontage improvements; and
           2. A storm water management plan;
        2. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alteration:
           1. A construction parking management plan; and
           2. A mitigation plan;
        3. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character;
        4. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit;
        5. That individual heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent central system, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit;
        6. That a reciprocal easement for access, parking, and loading bays be registered prior to issuance of a Building Permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
        7. That a pedestrian connection be provided through the site between Meaford Avenue and Aprell Place for the use of the general public, and be maintained by the applicant in perpetuity.
        8. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3^rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN;
        9. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires either a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25-years or that a minimum of 5% of the units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy. The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application;
        10. That 1.5 bike parking spots per unit be provided, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

  AND

  2. Authorize the Director of Development Services to issue the following variances within the future Development Permit for Form and Character:

  1. 1. That Section 6.57.07(2)(a) be varied by reducing the front yard setback for upper storeys from 4.0 m to 3.0 m;
     2. That Section 6.57.07(1)(b) be varied by reducing the interior side yard setback from 3.0 m to 2.15 m for the corners of the building along the western boundary line only;
     3. That Section 6.57.08(1) be varied by reducing the setback of an unenclosed surface parking space from 3.0 m to 1.4 m provided that additional landscaping is included in the 1.4 m separation; and
     4. That Section 4.02.02 be varied by reducing the number of off-street loading spaces from 2 to 0 subject to an easement being registered on 777 Station Avenue that allows this development site to use the two off-street loading spaces on 777 Station Avenue.
     5. That the applicant work with staff to increase the number of native species where possible to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

  subject to the following condition:
   
  That the applicant work with staff to increase the number of native species where possible to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

  AND

  3. Direct staff to work with the applicant in order to find a solution for pedestrian continuity on Meaford Ave.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.1.5

Rezoning Application - 2830 Jacklin Road and 2831 Knotty Pine 

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: WAGNER

  THAT Council:

  1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2204 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2830 Jacklin Road and 2825, 2827, 2829, and 2831 Knotty Pine Road from ‘One- and Two-Family Residential’ (R2) to Area 2 of the ‘City Centre Pedestrian’ (CCP) subject to the following terms and conditions:

      

     1. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit:

         

        1. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
        2. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;

            

           subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height.

     2. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per square meter of ground floor commercial space, prior to the issuance of a building permit:
        1. $10.75 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
     3. That Section 6.58.05 of Bylaw No. 300 include a maximum height limit of six storeys for the subject site.
     4. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
        1. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit:
           1. Full frontage improvements;
           2. A traffic light at the intersection of Orono and Jacklin; and
           3. A storm water management plan;
        2. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alterations:
           1. A construction parking management plan; and
           2. A mitigation plan;

               

        3. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character;
        4. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit;
        5. That tree protection measures, inclusive of tree protection fencing, are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report throughout the construction period;
        6. That individual heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent central system, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit;
        7. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3^rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN;
        8. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires a minimum 5% of units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN) OR a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25 years, and that the developer identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application.
        9. That 1.5 bike parking spots per unit be provided, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services

  AND

  2. Authorize the Director of Development Services to issue the following variances within the future Development Permit for Form and Character:

   

  1. 1. That Section 6.58.06(2)(a) be varied by reducing the front yard setback for the 3^rd storey and higher along Jacklin Road only from the required 4.0 m (13 ft) to 3.56 m (11.7 ft); and

         

     2. That Section 6.58.08(1) be varied by reducing the distance required in between an unclosed surface parking space to a lot line abutting a highway from 3.0 m (9.8 ft) to 1.6 m (5.2 ft) provided that additional landscaping is included in the 1.6m separation;

  AND

  3. Direct staff to work with the applicant in order to establish a separate pedestrian walkway along Lequesne Avenue and Knotty Pine Avenue..

  Motion CARRIED.
• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: WAGNER

  THAT Council at 9:59 pm extend the meeting to 11:00 pm or the end of business whichever is earlier.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.1.6

Development Variance Permit - 837 Hockley Avenue (DVP24-0007)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: SZPAK

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for 837 Hockley Avenue:

      

     1. That Section 4.01.01 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the off-street parking from the required 150 spaces to 120 spaces, subject to the following conditions:
        1. Require 1.5 bike parking spots per unit, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
     2. That Section 6.57.07(1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 2.0 m to 1.06 m for the first two floors of the building, subject to the following conditions:

         

        1. That the owner, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:

            

           1. That the landscaping from the rear of the sidewalk, inclusive of the trees on the boulevard, be maintained by the property owner, to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

• Prior to consideration of the Main Motion:

  Amendment:
  MOVED BY: WAGNER
  SECONDED: GUIRY

  THAT section b. be amended by replacing the wording with the following:
  b. That Section 6.57.07(1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 2.0 m to 1.06 m for the first two floors of the building, as shown to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee on November 12, 2024, subject to the following conditions:

  Motion CARRIED.

• On the Main Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for 837 Hockley Avenue:

  1. 1. That Section 4.01.01 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the off-street parking from the required 150 spaces to 120 spaces, subject to the following conditions: 
        
        
        1. Require 1.5 bike parking spots per unit, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
           
           
     2. That Section 6.57.07(1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 2.0 m to 1.06 m for the first two floors of the building, as shown to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee on November 12, 2024, subject to the following conditions:

  1. 1. 1. That the owner, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:

  1. That the landscaping from the rear of the sidewalk, inclusive of the trees on the boulevard, be maintained by the property owner, to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.2

Community Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - November 26, 2024

10.2.1

Bylaw No. 2187 - Langford Station Fees and Charges Report

• MOVED BY: YACUCHA
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Station Avenue Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2010, 2022 Amendment #2 Bylaw No. 2187, 2024.

  Motion CARRIED.

11.

BYLAWS

11.1

BYLAW NO. 2206 

“City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2206”. (ADOPTION)

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: SZPAK

  THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2206.

  Motion CARRIED.

11.2

BYLAW NO. 2209 

"City of Langford Housing Agreement (2705 Claude Road) Bylaw No. 2209, 2024”. (ADOPTION)

• MOVED BY: WAGNER
  SECONDED: GUIRY

  THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2209.

  Motion CARRIED.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

  Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:13 pm.

  Motion CARRIED.