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MeetingsMon, Dec 4, 2017

Regular Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Approved construction of a continual middle turn lane on Goldstream Avenue (400–500 block); $170,000 Gas Tax.
  • Directed staff to upgrade up to four traffic signal controllers this year; new traffic‑signal budget $150,000/year.
  • Adopted rezoning for a 165‑unit multi‑family development at 1067–1077 Goldstream Avenue (Bylaw 1747).
  • Gave second and third reading to omnibus zoning allowing crematoria, driveway limits and secondary‑suite parking changes (Bylaw 1746).
  • Supported the Emergency Support Services team's $25,000 grant application for a full‑scale regional exercise.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

13 decisions
  • Approved a continual centre turnlane on Goldstream Avenue (400-500 block) for $170,000 from GasTax.

    10.a.1 · Committee Resolutions - Transportation and Public Works Committee: Installation of Continual Turnlane 400 to 500 block Goldstream Avenue

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to upgrade up to four traffic signal controllers and propose $150,000/year budget.

    10.a.2 · Committee Resolutions - Transportation and Public Works Committee: Aging Traffic Signal Infrastructure Replacement Strategy

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to pursue partnerships to develop additional multi-use turf fields in the Westshore.

    10.b.1 · Committee Resolutions - Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee: Additional Turf Fields in the Westshore

    Moved by Seaton, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to notify and mail properties within 30m about 761 Station Ave licence change.

    10.c.1 · Committee Resolutions - Protective Services Committee: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 91 Application for Additional Capacity for their Liquor Primary License at 761 Station Avenue

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell
  • Directed staff to review the animal control bylaw and bring options to Protective Services Committee.

    10.c.2 · Committee Resolutions - Protective Services Committee: Cat Registration

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton
  • Directed staff to assess light pole and speaker options for Veteran's Memorial Park events.

    10.c.addition · Committee Resolutions - Addition to the Agenda: Light poles with speakers at Veteran's Memorial Park

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Wade
  • Supported the Emergency Support Services team's application for a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant.

    11.b · Reports - Emergency Support Services Grant (Staff Report - Fire)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell
  • Authorized Hike for Hunger route, required $5,000,000 insurance, and waived $35 fee and damage deposit.

    11.c · Reports - 2018 Hike for Hunger - Straits District Girl Guides (Staff Report - Engineering)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Wade
  • Adopted zoning amendments for 3344 and 3370 Luxton Road and 2869 Sooke Road.

    12.a · Bylaw NO. 1670 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 469, (3344 & 3370 Luxton Rd and 2869 Sooke Rd), 2017" (Adoption)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Wade
  • Adopted zoning amendments for 767, 769 and 771 Hockley Avenue.

    12.b · Bylaw NO. 1680 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 476, (767, 769 & 771 Hockley Ave), 2017" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Adopted zoning amendments for 967 Walfred Road.

    12.c · Bylaw NO. 1723 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 497, (967 Walfred Rd), 2017" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Gave Second and Third Readings to a zoning bylaw omnibus containing various amendments.

    12.d · Bylaw NO. 1746 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 512, (Omnibus No. 49 - Various Amendments), 2017" (Second AND Third Readings)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak
  • Adopted zoning amendments for 1067 and 1077 Goldstream Avenue.

    12.e · Bylaw NO. 1747 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 513, (1067 & 1077 Goldstream Avenue), 2017" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade

Agenda

24 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Meeting was called to order.

call to order

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Seaton

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

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Summary

Council moved to a closed session to consider confidential matters under section 90.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sahlstrom

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 matters, land acquisition, litigation and the potential provision of a municipal service under Section 90 (1) (a) (e) (g) and (k) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.

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Summary

Council reconvened the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sahlstrom

That the regular meeting of Council be reconvened at 5:30 p.m.

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Summary

The Mayor presented long-term staff recognition awards.

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Section 6

Summary

Public Hearing held for omnibus zoning amendments (Bylaw No. 1746); no public presentations were received.

Location

City of Langford (all properties)

Documents (2)

Overview statement of the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1746 describing the omnibus amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to be considered at the Public Hearing.

Public Hearing date: Monday, December 4, 2017Bylaw No.: 1746 (Omnibus No.49 – Various Amendments)Notable proposed changes: allow crematoria in specific zones, reduce daycare play equipment setbacks, allow offices in CS1, driveway width regulations, amendments to secondary suite parking
PUBLIC HEARING

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Public notice and advertisement informing the public of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1746 (omnibus zoning amendments), when and where to view materials and how to make submissions.

Public Hearing: Monday, 4 December 2017 @ 5:30 pm, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream AvenueApplicant: City of Langford; Affected lands: all properties in the City of Langford (omnibus)Documents available for viewing: Mon-Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm from Nov 20 to Dec 4, 2017 at Langford City HallContact: Sarah Herring, Planning Department, 250-478-7882
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Goldstream News Gazette — Selected Articles (Pages 10–11)

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Section 7

Summary

Council approved the minutes of the November 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sahlstrom

That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 20th 2017.

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Section 8

Summary

Council received the West Shore Parks and Recreation minutes of October 12, 2017.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sahlstrom

That Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Meeting held on October 12th 2017.

Documents (1)

Draft minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board meeting covering committee reports, finance, skatepark design approval and operational concerns.

Meeting date: Thursday, October 12, 2017Motion approved: up to $13,750.00 to proceed with skatepark design concept drawings (one opposed)Finance: draft 2018 budget review; potential wage increase discussions (possible 2% over next three years noted)Operational notes: Westshore Arts Council partnership, staffing changes (Manager of Finance retiring), safety incident (gas main break) referenced
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board Meeting – October 12, 2017 (DRAFT)

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Agenda

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Approval of Minutes

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Public Participation

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Chair’s Remarks

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Standing Committees

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Old Business

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New Business

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For Information

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Finance Committee Meeting Report – Draft 2018 Budget Review

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In Camera

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Adjournment

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Summary

No members of the public spoke during Public Participation.

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Section 10

Summary

Council approved construction of a continual centre turnlane on Goldstream Avenue (400–500 block) at an estimated cost of $170,000 funded from GasTax and to include in the 2018 capital budget.

Financial impact

$170,000— GasTax fund

Location

400-500 block Goldstream Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sifert

That Council approve the construction of a continual middle turnlane in the 400 to 500 blocks of Goldstream Avenue for an estimated cost of $170,000 funded through the City's GasTax fund and include this in the 2018 capital budget.

transportationcapital projectgoldstream avenue

Summary

Council directed staff to upgrade up to four traffic signal controllers this year and proposed a $150,000 per annum budget for up to five years for further replacements.

Financial impact

$150,000— Traffic Signal Upgrades (Capital Budget)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Sifert

That Council direct staff to upgrade up to four (4) traffic signal controllers this year and fund this from a new Traffic Signal Upgrades budget contained within the Capital Budget with a proposed budget of $150,000 per annum for up to the next five years or until all aging signals are replaced.

traffic signalscapital program

Summary

Council agreed to work with Westshore Parks and Recreation and partners to identify opportunities for additional multi-use turf fields in the Westshore.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Seaton

That Council work with Westshore Parks and Recreation to identify partnership opportunities with the Sooke School District and neighbouring communities to develop additional multi-use all weather turf fields on the Westshore.

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Summary

Council will conduct its own notification for the Legion's liquor licence change and initiate a mailout to properties within 30 m.

Location

761 Station Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That Council: 1. Inform the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that the City of Langford will be conducting our own notification for the application to change the existing Liquor Primary License for the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 91 located at 761 Station Ave; AND 2. Initiate a notification process that is consistent with what is used for Development Variance Permits by sending mailouts to all properties within a 30 m radius of the subject property.

liquor licensingnotification

Summary

Council asked staff to review the animal control bylaw and bring options to the Protective Services Committee.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That staff review the animal control bylaw and bring forward options for updates to the Protective Services Committee.

animal controlbylaw review

Summary

Council asked staff to assess options for installing light poles with speakers at Veteran's Memorial Park to support events.

Location

Veteran's Memorial Park

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That staff assess options for installing light poles with speakers at Veteran's Memorial Park to better support the Remembrance Day Ceremony, the Light-Up, and other community events.

facility improvementsveterans memorial park
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Section 11

Summary

Council adopted the 2018 Council and Committee meeting schedule and authorized required advertising.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Wade

That the 2018 Council and Committee schedule be adopted and advertised as required by the Community Charter.

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Summary

Council resolved to support the Emergency Support Services team's application for a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That Council resolve to support the ESS team in their application for a 2017 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant.

grantESSemergency preparedness

Summary

Council granted permission for the Hike for Hunger route, required $5M liability insurance, and waived the $35 permit fee and damage deposit.

Financial impact

$35— Waived permit fee

Location

Westshore Town Centre to Veterans Memorial Parkway to Station Avenue (route)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That Council: 1. Grant permission for the Straits District Girl Guides to stage a walk on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from the Westshore Town Center to the Legion via Langford Parkway to Veterans Memorial Parkway to Station Avenue as outlined in their letter dated November 2017 (attached) and with the condition they have provided proof of $5,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Langford and Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation as additional named insured; AND 2. Waive the $35.00 permit fee and damage deposit.

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Section 12

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1670 (site-specific zoning amendments for Luxton Rd and Sooke Rd properties).

Location

3344 Luxton Rd

3370 Luxton Rd

2869 Sooke Rd

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Szpak

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1670.

bylaw adoptionzoningluxton rdsooke rd

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1680 (zoning amendments for Hockley Ave properties).

Location

767 Hockley Ave

769 Hockley Ave

771 Hockley Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1680.

bylaw adoptionzoninghockley ave

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1723 (zoning amendment for 967 Walfred Rd).

Location

967 Walfred Rd

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1723.

bylaw adoptionzoningwalfred rd

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1746 Second and Third Readings.

Location

City of Langford (all properties)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Blackwell

That Council give Bylaw No. 1746 Second and Third Reading.

bylaw readingszoningomnibus

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1747 (zoning amendments for 1067 & 1077 Goldstream Avenue).

Location

1067 Goldstream Avenue

1077 Goldstream Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1747.

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Summary

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.

Motions (1)

Outcome not recordedMover not recorded

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm.

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