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CITY OF LANGFORD – Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – October 17, 2016
Full minutes from the Regular Council meeting held October 17, 2016 covering public hearings, bylaw readings, reports and in‑camera resolution.
Key facts
- Meeting date: October 17, 2016; meeting called to order at 5:30 pm
- Council gave Bylaw No. 1658 Second and Third Reading (Finlayson Arm Rd rezoning)
- Council gave Bylaw No. 1659 First/Second/Third Reading (Speed Limit amendment)
- Council received the Quarterly (3rd Quarter) Report for Planning, Land Development and Building Departments
CITY OF LANGFORD – Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – October 17th, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
PRESENT
Mayor S. Young, Councillors: D. Blackwell, M Sahlstrom, L. Seaton, W. Sifert, L. Szpak and R. Wade.
ATTENDING
CAO J. Bowden, Administrative Assistant, J. Coneybeer, Deputy Director of Finance, A. Kryklywyj, Director of Engineering, M. Mahovlich and Director of Planning, M. Baldwin.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
That Council Approve the Agenda as Presented.
CARRIED.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Bylaw No. 1658
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463, (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016".
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1658 at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Young advised members of the audience that any person present who believes that his or her interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Mayor Young advised that after everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.
The City Planner advised that Mary Rostad has applied to amend the zoning of 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd from the RR4 (Rural Residential 4) Zone to a new RAE1 (Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism 1) Zone to permit equestrian based therapy and riding activities on the property.
This is being proposed in order to permit equestrian based therapy and riding activities on the property.
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:
a) A site servicing feasibility review must be conducted, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, for any development prior to issuance of a development permit.
b) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title that agrees to the following: i. That any necessary underground or above ground servicing upgrades, extensions, or other requirements should be fulfilled at the applicant’s expense.
This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Hillside or Shoreline designation. Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.
The Mayor called a first time for presentations.
- Mary Rostad, 1128 Finlayson Arm Road - addressed Council thanking them for their support.
- Tony James of Finlayson Arm Road – addressed Council in support of the proposed application.
- Eric Stade of 1124 Finlayson Arm Road – addressed Council in support of the proposed application.
Mayor Young called a second time for presentations.
The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1658 closed at 5:35 p.m.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – October 3rd, 2016
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SIFERT
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SEATON
That Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 3rd, 2016.
CARRIED.
5. PRESENTATION
a) Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Re: Update to Council on View Royal Casino
Chris Lynn, Executive Director of View Royal Casino advised that he is running late to the meeting and asked that he be permitted to speak later in the agenda.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation
7. REPORTS
a) Quarterly (3rd Quarter) Report – July 1, 2016 to September 30th, 2016
- Staff Report (Land Development)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council receive the Quarterly (3rd Quarter) Report from July 1st to September 30th, 2016 for the Planning, Land Development and Building Departments.
CARRIED.
b) Hordon Road Closure and Disposition, Bylaw 1591
- Staff Report (Land Development)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SIFERT
That Council give Hordon Road Closure Bylaw No. 1591 first, second, and third readings.
CARRIED.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Belmont Secondary School
Re: Letter of Appreciation – Mayor’s Golf Donation
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SIFERT
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council receive the letter of appreciation dated September 20th, 2016 from Ken Lowe, Athletic Director, Belmont Secondary School with respect to a donation received from Mayor’s Golf Charity Tournament.
CARRIED.
b) Royal Canadian Legion – Prince Edward Branch #091
Re: Remembrance Day Ceremony – Request for Tents
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council receive the letter dated October 11th, 2016 from Norm Scott, President, Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091 and approve the approximate cost of $500.00 toward the rental of a tent for the 2016 Remembrance Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
CARRIED.
9. BYLAWS
a) BYLAW NO. 1531
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 409, (Omnibus No. 39 – Various Amendments), 2016". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1531.
CARRIED.
b) BYLAW NO. 1591
“Hordon Road Closure Bylaw No. 1591” (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council give Bylaw No. 1591 First, Second and Third Reading.
CARRIED.
c) BYLAW NO. 1625
"City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2016". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council give Bylaw No. 1625 First, Second and Third Reading.
CARRIED.
d) BYLAW NO. 1658
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463, (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016". (SECOND AND THIRD READING)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council give Bylaw No. 1658 Second and Third Reading.
CARRIED.
e) BYLAW NO. 1659
“Langford Speed Limit Bylaw, Amendment No. 5, Bylaw No. 1659, 2016”. (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WAD
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1659.
CARRIED.
10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SIFERT
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 Property Matters under 90 (1) e) of the Community Charter.
b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.
The meeting proceeded In-Camera.
The meeting reconvened in Open Meeting at 6:15 pm in order to allow Chris Lynn, Executive Director of View Royal Casino to make his presentation.
CARRIED.
5. PRESENTATION (reconvened)
a) Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Re: Update to Council on View Royal Casino
Chris Lynn, Executive Director of View Royal Casino provided Council with an update on the View Royal Casino and provided an opportunity for Council to ask questions. It was noted that Council is of the position that the Theatre be a community oriented theatre that is accessible by minors and Mayor Young requested a meeting between the Casino design team and the Langford Economic Development Committee take place and report back to Council.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER:
CERTIFIED CORRECT
City Manager