Summary
- Adopted a ten‑year property tax exemption for non‑profit affordable housing at 550 Goldstream Avenue (Bylaw 1656).
- Gave First, Second and Third Reading to permissive tax exemptions; Goldstream Masonic to allow parking use (Bylaw 1653).
- Directed staff to prepare rezoning for 2822–2824 Knotty Pine Road; contributions $2,562 and $610 per unit.
- Directed staff to consider variances for 2309 Echo Valley (47 units) and 890 Bear Mountain (72 units).
- Gave First Reading to rezone 1128 Finlayson Arm Road for equestrian therapy and eco‑tourism uses (Bylaw 1658).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Gave First Reading to rezoning of 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd, subject to conditions.
6.a.1 · Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee - Application to Rezone 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by BlackwellDirected staff to rezone 2822 and 2824 Knotty Pine Road subject to conditions, allowing variances.
6.a.2 · Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee - Application to Rezone 2822 and 2824 Knotty Pine Road
Moved by Blackwell, seconded by SahlstromDirected staff to consider variances for 2309 Echo Valley Drive and 890 Bear Mountain Parkway.
6.a.3 · Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee - Development Variance Permits (2309 Echo Valley Dr & 890 Bear Mountain Parkway)
Moved by Blackwell, seconded by WadeAuthorized writing off $147.98 (2016) and $311.41 (2015) in property taxes, subject to Minister approval.
6.b.1 · Administration and Finance Committee - Write off Uncollectable Property Taxes for 2015 and 2016
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SzpakApproved Goldstream Masonic Hall's 2017 tax exemption, provided city use of their parking for events.
6.b.2 · Administration and Finance Committee - 2017 Permissive Tax Exemptions - Goldstream Masonic Hall
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SzpakApproved the 2017 permissive tax exemptions and gave the tax exemption bylaw three readings.
6.b.3 · Administration and Finance Committee - 2017 Permissive Tax Exemptions (list) & Bylaw No. 1653 readings
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SzpakApproved accounts payable for March to August 2016.
6.b.4 · Administration and Finance Committee - Monthly Approval of Accounts Payable - March to August, 2016
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by WadeDirected staff to not lower the speed limit on Glen Lake Road to 40 km/h.
6.c.1 · Transportation and Public Works Committee - Glen Lake Road Speeding Concerns
Moved by Sifert, seconded by SahlstromDirected staff to take no action regarding the 50 km/h speed limit on McCallum Road.
6.c.2 · Transportation and Public Works Committee - McCallum Road Speeding Concerns
Moved by Sifert, seconded by WadeDirected staff to take no action on driveway paving at 1330 Creek Side Trail.
6.c.3 · Transportation and Public Works Committee - 1330 Creek Side Trail Driveway Paving Request
Moved by Sifert, seconded by WadeDirected staff to take no action on 50km/h limits for Players Drive and Spirit Ridge.
6.c.4 · Transportation and Public Works Committee - Players Drive and Spirit Ridge Speeding Concerns
Moved by Sifert, seconded by WadeDirected staff to take no action on removing trees near 3167 Glen Lake Road.
6.c.5 · Transportation and Public Works Committee - 3167 Glen Lake Road Tree Removal
Moved by Sifert, seconded by WadePre-approved selecting the general contractor during the week of September 20, 2016 if within budget.
7.a · Pre-Approval Request for General Contractor - Rugby Canada Facility (Staff Report - Parks)
Moved by Szpak, seconded by SeatonAdopted the nuisance abatement bylaw.
8.a · Bylaw NO. 1501 - City of Langford Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1501, 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Szpak, seconded by SeatonGave First, Second and Third Reading to the permissive tax exemption bylaw.
8.b · Bylaw NO. 1653 - City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1653, 2016 (First, Second AND Third Reading)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by BlackwellAdopted the business licence bylaw amendment.
8.c · Bylaw NO. 1564 - City of Langford Business Licence and Business Regulation Bylaw, No. 1564, Amendment No. 6, 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Blackwell, seconded by WadeAdopted the revitalization tax exemption bylaw.
8.d · Bylaw NO. 1595 - City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1595 (Adoption)
Moved by Blackwell, seconded by SahlstromAdopted the zoning amendment for 1431 Grand Forest Close.
8.e · Bylaw NO. 1620 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 452, (1431 Grand Forest Cl), 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SzpakAdopted the zoning amendment updating the hotel definition.
8.f · Bylaw NO. 1647 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 459, (Hotel Definition), 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SifertAdopted the tax exemption bylaw for non-profit affordable housing.
8.g · Bylaw NO. 1656 - Tax Exemption Non-Profit Affordable Housing Bylaw No. 1656, 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by SzpakAdopted the housing agreement for 798 Harrier Way.
8.h · Bylaw NO. 1657 - City of Langford Housing Agreement (798 Harrier Way) Bylaw No. 1657, 2016 (Adoption)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by WadeGave First Reading to rezoning of 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd.
8.i · Bylaw NO. 1658 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463, (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016 (First Reading)
Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by Blackwell
Agenda
32 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Meeting called to order.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
That Council Approve the Agenda as Presented.
Summary
Council approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held September 6, 2016.
Motions (1)
That Council approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on September 6th, 2016.
Summary
Council approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 6, 2016.
Motions (1)
That Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 6th, 2016.
Summary
Council received the West Shore Parks & Recreation minutes for May 12, 2016.
Motions (1)
That Council receive the West Shore Parks & Recreation Minutes for May 12th, 2016.
Documents (1)
Minutes from the West Shore Parks & Recreation board (included as Other Board and Commission Minutes in the agenda package).
Introduction
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Page 19–22Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society
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Page 19–22Standing Committees
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Page 19–22Old Business
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Page 19–22New Business
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Page 19–22For Information
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Page 19–22Summary
No public participation was received.
Summary
Committee resolutions were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council gave First Reading to Bylaw No. 1658 to rezone 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd to RAE1, subject to conditions.
Location
1128 Finlayson Arm Rd
Motions (1)
That Council consider giving First Reading to Bylaw No. 1658 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 1128 Finlayson Arm Road from RR4 to RAE1 subject to site servicing feasibility review and Section 219 covenant terms.
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw to rezone 2822 and 2824 Knotty Pine Road to RM7A subject to financial contributions, covenants and landscaping conditions.
Location
2822 Knotty Pine Road
2824 Knotty Pine Road
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning of 2822 and 2824 Knotty Pine Road to RM7A subject to per-unit amenity contributions, covenants, servicing and landscaping conditions, and authorize specified Development Permit variances.
Summary
Council directed staff to proceed with consideration of multiple variances for townhouse developments at 2309 Echo Valley Drive and 890 Bear Mountain Parkway, subject to conditions.
Location
2309 Echo Valley Dr
890 Bear Mountain Parkway
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to proceed with consideration of the listed variances for 890 Bear Mountain Parkway and 2309 Echo Valley Drive subject to specified conditions (signage, setbacks, sight lines).
Summary
Council authorized writing off $147.98 (2016) and $311.41 (2015) in outstanding property taxes, subject to Minister approval.
Financial impact
$459
Location
19-848 Hockley Avenue
80-2911 Sooke Lake Road
Motions (1)
That Council authorize the Treasurer to write off the sum of $147.98 in outstanding 2016 property taxes (folio 70030.190) and the amount of $311.41 in outstanding 2015 property taxes (folio 70390.800), subject to the Minister's approval.
Summary
Council approved the permissive tax exemption request for the Goldstream Masonic Hall subject to allowing City use of their parking for events.
Location
679 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
That Council approve the 2017 Permissive Tax Exemption request from the Goldstream Masonic Hall located at 679 Goldstream Avenue subject to them allowing the use of their parking lot for City events taking place at Veterans Memorial Park so long as it is not being used for one of their own events.
Summary
Council approved a list of 2017 permissive tax exemptions and gave Bylaw No.1653 three readings.
Location
Various (multiple properties listed in motion)
Motions (1)
That Council approve the listed 2017 Permissive Tax Exemption applications and proceed to give Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1653, 2016 the first three readings.
Summary
Council approved the City of Langford disbursements from March to August 2016 as presented.
Motions (1)
That Council approve the City of Langford disbursements from March to August 2016 as outlined in the Accounts Payable Report dated September 1, 2016.
Summary
Council directed staff not to lower the posted speed limit on Glen Lake Road to 40 km/h at this time.
Location
Glen Lake Road (between Sooke Road and Jenkins Avenue)
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff not to lower the speed limit on Glen Lake Road between Sooke Road and Jenkins Avenue to 40km/h at this time.
Summary
Council directed staff to take no action regarding the posted 50 km/h speed limit on McCallum Road at this time.
Location
McCallum Road (between Millstream Road and Leigh Road)
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to do nothing at this time with respect to the posted speed limit of 50km/h on McCallum Road between Millstream Road and Leigh Road.
Summary
Council directed staff to take no action on paving the driveway at 1330 Creek Side Trail at this time.
Location
1330 Creek Side Trail
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to do nothing at this time with respect to paving the driveway at 1330 Creek Side Trail and advise the resident accordingly.
Summary
Council directed staff to take no action regarding the 50 km/h posted speed limit on Players Drive and Spirit Ridge at this time.
Location
Players Drive
Spirit Ridge
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to do nothing at this time with respect to the posted speed limit of 50km/h on both Players Drive and Spirit Ridge.
Summary
Council directed staff to take no action on the request to remove trees near 3167 Glen Lake Road at this time.
Location
3167 Glen Lake Road
Motions (1)
That Council direct staff to do nothing at this time with respect to the request to remove trees near 3167 Glen Lake Road.
Summary
Reports were presented (see subitems).
Summary
Council pre-approved the selection of the general contractor during the week of September 20, 2016 provided the cost is within the proposed budget.
Motions (1)
That Council pre-approve the selection of the General Contractor during the week of September 20th, 2016 based on the evaluation as laid out in the RFP as long as the cost is within the proposed budget for the construction of the building.
Documents (1)
Request that Council pre-approve the selection of a general contractor for the Rugby Canada training facility at 3019 Glen Lake Road to keep construction on schedule.
Staff Report (Parks) - Pre-Approval Request for General Contractor – Rugby Canada Facility
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Page 31–32Background
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Page 31–32Commentary
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Page 31–32Financial Implications
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Page 31–32Legal Implications
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Page 31–32Options
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Page 31–32Summary
Bylaws were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council adopted Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1501, 2016.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1501.
Documents (2)
Bylaw to regulate, abate and prohibit nuisances and provide for cost recovery of nuisance abatement, including definitions, abatement and enforcement provisions.
BYLAW NO. 1501 - City of Langford Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1501, 2016
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Page 33–35Scanned images / schedules related to Bylaw No.1501 (image-dominant pages with supporting material).
SCHEDULE "A"
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Page 36–37SCHEDULE "B"
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Page 36–37Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 1653 first, second and third readings.
Motions (1)
That Council give Bylaw No. 1653 First, Second and Third Reading.
Documents (1)
Bylaw listing properties and improvements exempted from taxation for the applicable year, primarily non-profit and community organizations.
BYLAW NO. 1653 - City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1653, 2016
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Page 38–42Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1564.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1564.
Documents (1)
Amendment to the City of Langford business licence and regulation bylaw making various section and numbering changes and clarifying special event licensing rules.
BYLAW NO. 1564 - City of Langford Business Licence and Business Regulation Bylaw, Amendment No. 6, 2016
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Page 43Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1595.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1595.
Documents (1)
Establishes a revitalization tax exemption program to incentivize construction of higher-density rental housing in a defined revitalization area, with program terms, eligibility and certificate provisions.
BYLAW NO. 1595 - City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1595
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Page 44–54Schedule “A”
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Page 44–54Schedule “B” — Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement - Part 1 of 2
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Page 44–54Schedule “B” — Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement - Part 2 of 2
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Page 44–54Schedule “C” — Revitalization Tax Exemption Certificate
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Page 44–54Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1620.
Location
1431 Grand Forest Close
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1620.
Documents (2)
Staff report recommending adoption of Bylaw No. 1620 to permit increased lot yield in Area 6 of CD6 (Bear Mountain) subject to a $7,500 per-lot amenity contribution and a minimum open space of 40%.
Staff Report (Planning) - Bylaw No. 1620 - Application to amend density for 1431 Grand Forest Cl
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Page 55–56BACKGROUND
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Page 55–56COMMENTS
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Page 55–56OPTIONS
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Page 55–56Submitted by
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Page 55–56Concurrence
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Page 55–56Zoning bylaw amendment adding a provision that permits more than 15 dwelling units in Area 6 if $7,500 per additional lot is paid to the City toward the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
BYLAW NO. 1620 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 452 (1431 Grand Forest Cl), 2016
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Page 57–58Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1647 to amend the hotel definition in the Zoning Bylaw.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1647.
Documents (1)
Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to modify the 'Hotel' definition to allow cooking facilities in hotel units and waive the requirement for a public restaurant/café where cooking facilities are included.
BYLAW NO. 1647 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 459 (Hotel Definition), 2016
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Page 59–60Staff Report to Council
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Page 59–60CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 59–60Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1656.
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1656.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1657 regarding a housing agreement for 798 Harrier Way.
Location
798 Harrier Way
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1657.
Documents (1)
Bylaw authorizing a housing agreement for the property at 798 Harrier Way; Council readings recorded in the meeting minutes.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 62Summary
Council gave First Reading to Bylaw No. 1658.
Location
1128 Finlayson Arm Rd
Motions (1)
That Council give Bylaw No. 1658 First Reading.
Summary
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm.
Motions (1)
Adjournment of the meeting.