Council Minutes

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 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
• M. Baldwin, Director of Development Services
• M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
• K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
• K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
• L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
• D. Sametz, Senior Planner – Long Range Planning
• L. Zetaruk, Analyst
• 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 7:00 pm.

2.

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

Mayor Goodmanson presented condolences to the Goudy family and the community regarding the loss of former City of Langford Councillor John Goudy.

3.

MEETING CONDUCT RULES

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

4.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: MORLEY

  THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

  Motion CARRIED.

5.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A. Miller, View Royal - re: Item 10.1 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motion regarding preventing human-wildlife conflicts.

M. Cameron, Wildwise representative - re: Item 10.1 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motion regarding preventing human-wildlife conflicts.

R. McClure, Langford resident - re: Item 10.1 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motion regarding preventing human-wildlife conflicts.

S. Geary, Bear Mountain Pkwy - re: Item 10.1 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motion regarding preventing human-wildlife conflicts.

W. Hobbs, Luxton Rd - re: Item 8.1.1 - The speaker expressed concern regarding an increase of traffic to the area. 

R. Rupf, Keycorp representative - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker expressed appreciation for the work done by staff for the proposed encroachment and easement.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - April 11, 2024 (RECEIVE)

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - May 6, 2024 (ADOPT)

Minutes of the Council Meeting - May 6, 2024 (ADOPT)

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - May 9, 2024 (ADOPT)

Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - May 13, 2024 (RECEIVE)

• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: YACUCHA

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

  • Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - April 11, 2024 (RECEIVE)
  • Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - May 6, 2024 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Council Meeting - May 6, 2024 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - May 9, 2024 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - May 13, 2024 (RECEIVE)
  Motion CARRIED.

7.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.

8.

COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

8.1

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - May 13, 2024

8.1.1

2691 Sooke Road - Rezoning Application

• MOVED BY: SZPAK
  SECONDED: WAGNER

  THAT Council:

  1. Proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 2174 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2691 Sooke Road from CS1 to C9 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. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
        2. $2,074 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.

  b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 3 meters of land along the Sooke Road frontage, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

  c. 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. 1. 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 no occupancy permit be issued for the proposed building until a strata plan for the building has been registered, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer;
        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 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 3rd 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;
        6. 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 (POL-0166-PLAN). The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application;
        7. That the building shall not exceed a height of six-storeys; and
        8. That the building be constructed with electric heat pumps; and
        9. That 10% of all residential units be constructed to adaptable standards, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector.

  AND

  2. Amend the C9 zone through Bylaw No. 2174 to remove parking contradictions by deleting Section  6.44B.09(3) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300.

  AND

  3. Amend Section 4 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 through Bylaw No. 2174 by adding a flat rate for all commercial uses at 2691 Sooke Road as 1 space per 35 m2 of commercial gross floor area.

  AND

  4. Authorize the Director of Development Services to grant the following variances within the development permit:

  1. 1. That Section 6.44B.07(1)(d) be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from 2 m to 0.5 m; and;
     2. That Section 6.44B.08(2) be varied to reduce the landscape and screening buffer width from 1 m to 0.5 m, subject to the rear 0.5 m being offered by way of an easement to the townhomes located to the rear of the site.
  Motion CARRIED.
• Amendment:
  MOVED BY: WAGNER
  SECONDED: GUIRY

  THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to include the following as a density bonus requirement for all development in the Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9 (C9) zone:

  1. The owner on the land to be developed provides at least 100 m2 (1076 ft2) or 5% of the lot area, whichever is greater, as common outdoor amenity space as a bonus for increased density.
  Motion CARRIED.

9.

REPORTS

9.1

Encroachment Easement 1361 Goldstream Ave

• MOVED BY: GUIRY
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council direct staff to enter into an Encroachment Agreement by way of an Easement with the Owners of EPS9365 for the encroachment of a fence and control panel within the Goldstream Avenue Road Dedication, which may be cancelled by the City in the event the Grantee does not comply with the maintenance, insurance and indemnity provisions of the easement, and authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute all necessary documentation.

  Motion CARRIED.

9.2

WSES Glen Lake Sewer Extension Tender Results

• MOVED BY: SZPAK
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council authorize West Shore Environmental Services to construct the extension of sewer on Jenkins, Glen Lake (West), and Hull Roads, on the basis that only typical sewer connection fees will be charged to those connecting and with no contribution in aid of construction from the City;

  AND

  THAT Council approve the award of the construction contract for the Jenkins, Glen Lake (West), and Hull Roads sewer extension to Chew Contracting (Ralmax) at an amount of $2,089,432.50 plus GST.

  Motion CARRIED.

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

Councillor Guiry:

WHEREAS the 2022 Langford Fire Rescue Fire Master Plan recommends for “LFR to begin the process of securing funding with City approval to then enter the design phase for a new Fire Station #1 to consolidate resources from Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #3” as a short-term recommendation that would improve emergency response service delivery in Langford;
 
And WHEREAS in 2023 the Province of BC amended Bill 46 to expand what can be levied by Development Cost Charges to include fire protection which would share the cost of new fire protection infrastructure equitably between existing users and new development; 
 
THEREFORE, the City of Langford Council directs staff to start planning for a new Fire Station #1 as recommended in the Langford Fire Rescue Fire Master Plan and establish a DCC Bylaw to support the building and development of the new fire station.

Councillor Wagner:

WHEREAS UBCM has a Community Excellence Award to recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations, regional districts, and local governments that have implemented projects or programs that go above and beyond in meeting the purposes of local government in BC; 

And WHEREAS the awards are intended to showcase outstanding initiatives and share them with other members to implement in their own communities;

And WHEREAS the City of Langford’s Inaugural Strategic Plan meets the criterion set out above;

Therefore, I move that Council resolve to support the nomination of Langford's Inaugural Strategic Plan in being considered for a 2024 UBCM Community Excellence Award.

Councillor Harder:

Free Transit for Young People in BC

WHEREAS the Get On Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and TransLink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets;
 
WHEREAS encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for cities in terms of reduced congestion, lower emissions, and increased social inclusion;
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT UBCM lobby the Provincial Government expand the Get On Board program to include all youth up to the age of 18.
 

Free Transit for Seniors in BC
 
WHEREAS transportation costs can serve as significant barrier to mobility for many British Columbian seniors, and this barrier can contribute to social isolation and adversely affect mental and physical well-being;
 
WHEREAS removing barriers to seniors using transit encourages a shift towards more sustainable transportation, helping lower emissions and reducing congestion, while simultaneously increasing affordability, access to essential services, social inclusion, health, and well-being;
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to make all public transit free for seniors (aged 65 years or older).

10.1

Notice of Motion from May 9, 2024

• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: GUIRY

  WHEREAS in accordance with the Community Charter, and in the interests of public health, Council may establish services for the collection, removal, and disposal of garbage and may regulate the use of those services to prevent animals from accessing waste disposal containers;

  And WHEREAS the Council of the City of Langford may regulate in relation to animals and nuisance prevention;

  THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Langford directs staff to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform residents of the need to store refuse and other food sources securely to prevent human-wildlife conflicts;

  AND further directs staff to explore all legal options, including enacting a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw, to store and secure refuse and food sources securely to prevent bears, cougars, and wolves from accessing and becoming conditioned to, or dependent on, food sources generated or controlled by human activity to protect public safety and support the conservation of local wildlife populations.

  Motion CARRIED.

11.

BYLAWS

11.1

BYLAW NO. 2162 (Background Report Attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 714, (902 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2162, 2024". (ADOPTION)

• MOVED BY: HARDER
  SECONDED: GUIRY

  THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2162.

  Motion CARRIED.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

• MOVED BY: YACUCHA
  SECONDED: HARDER

  THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

  Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm.

  Motion CARRIED.