# Adoption of Minutes - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – August 15th, 2016

Meeting: Special Council — September 6, 2016

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Minutes for the Regular Meeting of Council on August 15, 2016 presented for adoption.

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### Adoption of Minutes - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – August 15th, 2016

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## Adoption of Minutes - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – August 15th, 2016

Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue  
Monday, August 15th, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m.

### PRESENT
Mayor S. Young, Councillors: D. Blackwell, M Sahlstrom, L. Seaton, W. Sifert, and L. Szpak.

### ATTENDING
CAO J. Bowden, Administrative Assistant, J. Coneybeer, Director of Finance, S. Ternent, Director of Engineering, M. Mahovlich and Director of Planning, M. Baldwin.

### ABSENT
Councillor R. Wade.

### 1. CALL TO ORDER

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## 1. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

### 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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## 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY:  
COUNCILLOR SEATON  
SECONDED:  
COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council Approve the Agenda as Amended:  ADD as item 8(k) Report – Pre-approval of Site Preparation – Rugby Canada Training Facility.

CARRIED.

### 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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## 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

### a) BYLAW NO. 1646
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 458, (967A Isabell Ave), 2016".

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1646 at 5:00 p.m.

The City Planner advised that Thomas J. Leahy has applied on behalf of Paul Kler and Kashmir Kler to amend the zoning of 967A Isabell Avenue from the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone to the RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) Zone. This is being proposed in order to allow for the development of approximately five single family dwellings lots.

As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of these/this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following:

1. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund per new lot created;  
2. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund per new lot created;  
3. A Section 219 Covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, which:  
   i. Agrees that full frontage improvements be completed as per the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 as a condition of subdivision approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and  
   ii. Agrees that a Stormwater Management Plan shall be provided and all required measures recommended shall be implemented by the owner as a condition of Subdivision approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and  
   iii. Agrees that a Construction Management Plan be provided prior to any alteration of the land.

The applicant has provided an FUS report to staff as required by Council.

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Neighbourhood designation. Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

The Mayor called a first time for presentations.  
The Mayor called a second time for presentations.  
Mr. Ray Logan of 3248 Navy Court – submitted letters from some residents of Navy Court Strata and stated concerns regarding location of the proposed new road. Mayor Young requested that the City Planner discuss with the Approving Officer.

The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1646 closed at 5:08 p.m.

### 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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## 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

### a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – July 18th, 2016

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 18th, 2016.

CARRIED.

### 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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## 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr. Ryan Phillion of 3011 Glen Lake Road – addressed Council regarding Agenda item 6(a) with concerns that the proposed setback variance to the easterly property boundary was too great, and that the building wold be too close to his property. The Mayor asked the CAO if the driveway on the west side of the building could be narrowed in order to move the building further away from the easterly property boundary.

### 6. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

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## 6. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

### a) DVP16-0012 – 3019 Glen Lake Road

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council issue Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0012 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford Mike Leskiw on behalf of The City of Langford to vary the front, side and rear yard setbacks to allow for a training facility for Rugby Canada on the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 81, Esquimalt District Plan EPP644456 (3019 Glen Lake Road), and subject to the following terms and conditions:  
1. Appendix  
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).

2. Variances  
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 are varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:  
a) That Section 6.80B.05(1) is varied by reducing the front yard setback from the required 6 m (20 ft) to 1.8 m (5.9 ft);  
b) That Section 6.80B.05(2) is varied by reducing the side yard setback from the required 1.5 m (5 ft) to 0.6 m (1.9 ft) for the setback to the easterly property boundary;  
c) That Section 6.80B.05(3) is varied by reducing the rear yard setback from the required 4.5 m (15 ft) to 2.1 m (6.9 ft).

CARRIED.

### 7. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

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## 7. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

### a) Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – August 8th, 2016

1. Application for Development Variance Permit to reduce the amount of parking required for a dance studio at 2758 Peatt Road (File No. DVP16-0010)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council:  
1. Direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variances for 2758 Peatt Road:  
   a) That Section 4.01.02 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by reducing the minimum required parking required for a dance studio from six off-street parking spaces to zero off-street parking spaces;  
   Subject to the following terms and conditions:  
   i) That the group daycare and dance studio do not operate concurrently at any time.

CARRIED.

2. Application for Development Variance Permit to allow for a reduction of the rear yard setback at 913 Latoria Road (File No. DVP16-0011)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council:  
1. Direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variances for 913 Latoria Road:  
   a) That Section 6.15.06(2) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from the required 5.5m to 1.5m;  
   Subject to the following terms and conditions:  
   i) That the eastern interior side lot line have a setback of 5.5m  
   ii) That the front lot line have a setback of 3m (or 5.5m for any portion facing a garage)  
   That the exterior side lot line have a setback of 4.5m (or 5.5m for any portion facing a garage)

CARRIED.

3. Application for Temporary Use Permit to allow for a Group Daycare for 25 children at 809 Orono Avenue (File No. TUP16-0002)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council:  
1. Proceed with the consideration of this Temporary Use Permit for a group daycare on the property at 809 Orono Avenue for a period of three (3) years; AND  
2. Direct staff to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for a group daycare for 25 children in the R1 zone at 809 Orono Avenue.

CARRIED.

### 8. REPORTS

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## 8. REPORTS

### a) Pre-Approval Contract Award Dunford and Bellamy Bikelanes - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council:  
1. Direct staff to award the construction contract for the Dunford Bikelane project (Jacklin Road to Leigh Road) and the Bellamy Road Bikelane project (Hansen Avenue to Phelps Avenue) to the lowest bidder who is in compliance with the tender documents and fund the projects with Bike BC and Gas Tax funds; AND  
2. Direct staff to contract On Point Project Engineers for the design engineering of both the Dunford Bikelane project (Jacklin Road to Leigh Road) and the Bellamy Road Bikelane project (Hansen Avenue to Phelps Avenue) for an estimated cost of $45,000 for the combined projects and fund the projects with Bike BC and Gas Tax funds;

CARRIED.

### b) 2016 Langford Car Show and Shine – Goldstream Avenue Lane Closures - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council approve the lane closures (as shown in the map attached to the staff report dated August 15th, 2016) on Goldstream Avenue on Sunday August 21th, 2016 between 7:00am and 5:00pm for the 6th Annual Langford Show and Shine.

CARRIED.

### c) Truck Route Bylaw No. 1477 Amendment – Bylaw No. 1652, 2016 - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give first three readings to Bylaw No. 1652, a Bylaw to amend Truck Route Bylaw 1477, 2013.

CARRIED.

### d) Procedure Bylaw No. 819 Amendment – Change Start Time of Council Meetings - Staff Report (Administration)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give First, Second and Third Readings to Bylaw No. 1654, a bylaw to amend the Procedure Bylaw No. 819, 2004 to change the start time of Council meetings from 7:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

CARRIED.

### e) Road Closure and Disposition of Road South of the TCH, Bylaw 1651 - Staff Report (Land Development)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council:  
1. Give First, Second and Third Readings to the Road Closure Bylaw No. 1651, 2016 for the right of way south of the TCH; AND  
2. Direct staff to withhold the sale and transfer until the purchaser has addressed outstanding issues to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer.

CARRIED.

### f) Temporary Borrowing for Bear Mountain Parkway Extension – Bylaw No. 1655 - Staff Report (Finance)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give First, Second and Third Readings to “City of Langford Bear Mountain Parkway Extension Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1655, 2016”.

CARRIED.

### g) Lease Agreement with Limona Construction Ltd. For Property at 3010 Amy Road - Staff Report (Administration)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council:  
1. Direct staff to prepare a Temporary Use Permit that reinstates BP3 (Business Park 3 – Amy Road) uses to the property at 3010 Amy Road; AND  
2. Delegate authority to the Administrator to extend the Temporary Use Permit for a second three-year term, provided that the property is re-leased for a concurrent term; AND  
3. Direct the Administrator to enter into a new three-year lease with Limona Construction Ltd. that replaces the existing lease.

CARRIED.

### h) Approving Officer Appointment – Proposed Change to Deputy Approving Officer Assignment - Staff Report (Land Development)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council:  
1. Remove Michelle Mahovlich as a Deputy Approving Officer; AND  
2. Retain Jim Bowden as Deputy Approving Officer; AND  
3. Appoint Robert Dykstra as a Deputy Approving Officer; AND  
4. Appoint James Oliver as a Deputy Approving Officer for the City of Langford.

CARRIED.

### i) Bylaw No. 1505 - Amendment to the City Centre Park Fees and Charges Bylaw 1203 - Staff Report (Finance)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give First, Second and Third Readings to Bylaw No. 1505, a Bylaw to amend the City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203, 2008.

CARRIED.

### j) South Skirt/Bear Mountain Water System - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council advise the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission that:  
1. That the CRD has no liability associated with the McCallum Pipe; and  
2. That the Walfred reservoir and pipe upgrades are not a priority for Langford; and  
3. That priority for funding from the DCC reserve be given to developments that are proceeding, specifically the South Skirt Areas and Bear Mountain; and  
4. That the City of Langford supports the CRD establishing of a local service area for the purpose of facilitating the timely construction of water distribution system within the South Skirt and Bear Mountain areas.

CARRIED.

### k) Pre-Approval of Site Preparation – Rugby Canada Training Facility - Staff Report (Parks)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council Pre-approve the Site Preparation Contract for the construction of the Rugby Canada Training Facility the week of August 22nd, 2016 based on the evaluation as laid out in the RFP as long as they are within the proposed budget for these contracts.

CARRIED.

### 9. CORRESPONDENCE

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## 9. CORRESPONDENCE

### a) Jonathan Poppitt, Canadian Interuniversity Sports Organizing Committee (CIS)  
Re: Support for Thunder Bowl Football Event at City Centre Park

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council approve the following for the Thunder Bowl Football Event taking place August 26th, 2016 at City Centre Park:  
1. Waive the fee for Westhills turf rental;  
2. Waive the fee for Westhills Stadium rental;  
3. Vacant stadium suite fee waived; and  
4. Revenue from the Big Screen advertising.

CARRIED.

### b) Gregory Taylor, Public Health Agency of Canada  
Re: Age Friendly BC Recognition Award

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council receive the letter dated July 22nd, 2016 from Public Health Agency of Canada congratulating the City of Langford on receiving the Age-Friendly British Columbia Recognition Award.

CARRIED.

### c) Al Richmond, UBCM  
Re: Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Payment

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council receive with thanks the Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund payment of $642,736.21 for fiscal 2016/17.

CARRIED.

### d) Larry West, Metchosin Farmers’ Institute  
Re: Luxton Annual Fall Fair Permission for Beer Gardens, September 17, 18, 2016

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council grant permission to the Metchosin Farmers’ Institute to hold a beer garden in conjunction with the Annual Luxton Fall Fair on September 17 and 18th, 2016.

CARRIED.

### 10. BYLAWS

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## 10. BYLAWS

### a) BYLAW NO. 1505
“City Centre Park Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1203, 2008, Amendment No. 1, 2016”  
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLTROM

That Council give Bylaw No. 1505 First, Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

### b) BYLAW NO. 1624
“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 20, Bear Mountain Remainder Properties as shown shaded on Schedule A to Bylaw 1624), 2015".  
(ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1624.

CARRIED.

### c) BYLAW NO. 1623
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 454, (Creates CD6A (Comprehensive Development – Bear Mountain 6A Zone), 2016  
(ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council adopt Bylaw No.1623.

CARRIED.

### d) BYLAW NO. 1644
"Langford Development Cost Charges Bylaw, Amendment No. 13, 2016"  
(ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1644.

CARRIED.

### e) BYLAW NO. 1646
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 458, (967A Isabell Ave), 2016".  
(SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give Bylaw No. 1646 Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

### f) BYLAW NO. 1647
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 459, (2789 Grainger Rd), 2016"  
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give Bylaw No. 1647 First Reading.

CARRIED.

### g) BYLAW NO. 1648
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 460, (1067, 1099, 1124 & 1164 Braeburn Ave; 3439 Ambrosia Cres), 2016"  
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council give Bylaw No. 1648 First Reading.

CARRIED.

### h) BYLAW NO. 1649
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 461, (2285 Bellamy Rd), 2016".  
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council give Bylaw No. 1649 First Reading.

CARRIED.

### i) BYLAW NO. 1650
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 462, (2555 and 2559 Millstream Rd), 2016".  
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council give Bylaw No. 1650 First Reading.

CARRIED.

### j) BYLAW NO. 1651
“Road Closure Bylaw No. 1651, 2016”  
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council give Bylaw No. 1651 First, Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

### k) BYLAW NO. 1652
“Truck Route Bylaw No. 1477 Amendment No. 1, 2016”  
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council give Bylaw No. 1652 First, Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

### l) BYLAW NO. 1654
“Procedure Bylaw No. 819, Amendment No. 1, 2016”  
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT

That Council give Bylaw No. 1654 First, Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

### m) BYLAW NO. 1655
“City of Langford Bear Mountain Parkway Extension Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1655, 2016”  
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council give Bylaw No. 1655 First, Second and Third Reading.

CARRIED.

At 5:25 pm Mayor Young and Councillor Blackwell left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.

### n) BYLAW NO. 1638
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 456, (720, 724 & 732 Meaford Ave; 2848 and 2852 Millstream Rd), 2016".  
(ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON  
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1638.

CARRIED.

At 5:26 pm Mayor Young and Councillor Blackwell returned to the meeting.

### 11. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

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## 11. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY:  
COUNCILLOR SZPAK  
SECONDED:  
COUNCILLOR SEATON

a) That it is the opinion of Council that the public interest requires that persons other than members of Council and Officers  be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential information regarding  Personnel, Legal Matters, and Land under 90 (1) (a) (i) & (e) of the Community Charter.  
b)  That Council continues the meeting in closed session.

CARRIED.

### 12. ADJOURNMENT

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## 12. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:27 pm.

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