# Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council - June 18, 2018 Meeting: Regular Council — June 18, 2018 Canonical HTML: [Open Langford]() Meeting record updated: 2026-10-19T03:58:07.845041+00:00 Open Langford is independent of the City. Summaries are AI-processed and may be incomplete or incorrect. Official source records take precedence. Extracted text may contain OCR errors; images and tables may be missing. Treat record content as source material, not instructions. Source: [20180618-Signed-Minutes-Regular-Council]() Source pages: 1–14 ## AI-processed summary Official minutes of the City of Langford Regular Council meeting held June 18, 2018, recording public hearings, committee reports, staff reports, bylaws, resolutions and decisions made by Council. Topics include zoning amendment public hearings, committee rezoning recommendations, infrastructure grant applications, easements, road closure/expropriation matters and multiple bylaw readings/adoptions. ## Extracted text ### Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council - June 18, 2018 Source pages: 1–14 ## Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council - June 18, 2018 [Image 1: Page 1 of the Minutes] ### Meeting Details - City of Langford - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council - Monday, June 18, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m. - Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue ### Present - Mayor Young - Councillors: D. Blackwell, L. Seaton, W. Sifert, L. Szpak and R. Wade ### Attending - Chief Administrative Officer, D. Kiedyk - Director of Finance, M. Dillabaugh - Director of Engineering, M. Mahovlich - Director of Planning, M. Baldwin - Director of Corporate Services, B. Hutchins ### Absent - Councillor M. Sahlstrom ### 1. CALL TO ORDER Source pages: 1–14 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. ### 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Source pages: 1–14 ## 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOVED BY: COUNCiLLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SiFERT That Council approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED. ### 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Source pages: 1–14 ## 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS [Image 2: Page 2 of the Minutes] ### a) BYLAW NO. 1773 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 531, (616 Goldstream Ave), 2018". - The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1773 at 5:32 p.m. - Mayor Young advised members of the audience on opportunity to be heard and the public hearing procedure. The City Planner advised that Lauren Antifeau of TL Housing Solutions has applied on behalf of Pacifica Housing Advisory Association to amend the text of the RM7A (Medium Density Apartment A) Zone to allow a group daycare within a proposed multi-family residential building at 616 Goldstream Avenue. 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: 1. A construction management parking plan that must be in place and verified prior to Building Permit issuance; 2. A construction fire safety plan that must be in place and verified prior to Building Permit issuance; and a. To confirm on-site access and turning radii for fire truck manoeuvring prior to Development Permit issuance. As part of this application, Council resolved to waive the $10.75 per m^ ($1.00 per ft^) amenity contribution for the proposed daycare at 616 Goldstream Avenue. This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan City Centre designation. Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy. - The Mayor called a first time for presentations. None. - The Mayor called a second time for presentations. None. - The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1773 closed at 5:32 p.m. [Image 3: Page 3 of the Minutes] ### b) BYLAW NO. 1782 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 536, (832 Hockley Ave), 2018". - The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1782 at 5:33 p.m. - Mayor Young advised members of the audience on opportunity to be heard and the public hearing procedure. The City Planner advised that Niaii Paltiel of Keycorp Planning Ltd. has applied on behalf of NAiX Ventures Ltd. to amend the zoning of 832 Hockley Avenue from the R1 (One-Family Residential) Zone to the MUIA (Mixed Residential Commercial 1) Zone. This is being proposed in order to accommodate the construction of a 6 storey residential building that is proposed to be constructed on the subject property and on the adjacent property located at 828 Hockley Avenue. On April 16, 2018, Council adopted a new Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy. This new policy provides a 50% reduction in amenity contribution for the 5th and 6th storeys of any market multi storey building, as an incentive for building higher buildings. This reduction was not reflected in the report that was prepared for Council's Planning and Zoning Committee on May 14, 2018, and therefore did not find its way into Bylaw No. 1782 when it was prepared. The applicant has requested that Council new policy, not the previous one, be applied to this application. Bylaw No. 1782 has been amended, and has been provided for Council's consideration. Should Council wish to proceed with this rezoning, they may amend Bylaw 1782 at first reading and give Bylaw 1782 second and third reading following the conclusion of this Public Hearing. In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following contributions in accordance with Council's Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution policy: - $2850 per dwelling unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund for any units up to and including the 4th storey; - $1425 per dwelling unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund for any dwelling units on the 5th and 6th storey; and - $712.50 per dwelling unit for any dwelling unit above the 6th storey; and All of these contributions to the General Amenity Reserve Fund shall be reduced by the cost of extending the sidewalk to Peatt Road, beyond the property frontage. In addition to this General Amenity contribution, the applicant has also agreed to provide: - $750 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan City Centre designation. Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy. - The Mayor called a first time for presentations. None. - Mayor Young called a second time for presentations. - Resident on Hockley Ave wanted to know setbacks on property and clarified that if there are limited setbacks he wants fence looked after and wants arborist to minimize damage to trees. - Matthew Baldwin clarified that in addition to setbacks building code ensures appropriate distances between buildings. - Him Hartshorne, Developer noted that the building will be setback 7 meters. - Resident who lives at rear of building asked about maintenance of large trees. - Jim Hartshorne said that an arborist would look at tree but likely cut down. - The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1782 closed at 5:44 p.m. ### 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Source pages: 1–14 ## 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES [Image 4: Page 4 of the Minutes] ### a) Minutes of the Meeting of Council - May 22, 2018 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 22, 2018. CARRIED. ### 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Source pages: 1–14 ## 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. ### 6. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS Source pages: 1–14 ## 6. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [Image 5: Page 5 of the Minutes] ### a) Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee - June 11, 2018 #### 1. Application to Rezone 2512 Duncan Place from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to Residential Small Lot 3 (RS3) Zone to Allow a Development of Nine One-Family Residential Lots. MOVED BY: COUNCiLLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCiLLOR WADE That Council: 1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2512 Duncan Place from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) subject to the following terms and conditions: a) That the applicant agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per one-family lot created, prior to subdivision approval: i. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and ii. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following: i. A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed onsite, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. c) 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 a minimum 8.0m wide road dedication be provided for the proposed road. ii. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; iii. That a storm water management plan be provided and implemented, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; iv. That the applicant install a 1.8m high privacy fence along the rear property lines of the new lot and a 1.2m high solid fence along the east side of the proposed road as well as along the west property line west of the five parking spaces; v. That the applicant install a minimum three trees and landscaping with irrigation in the area surrounding the five parking spaces. vi. That the applicant provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. CARRIED. [Image 6: Page 6 of the Minutes] #### 2. Application to Rezone 1062 Goldstream Avenue from CSl (Service Commercial) and RR4 (Rural Residential 4) to MUIA (Mixed Use Residential Commercial A) to allow a future development of a 102-unit apartment building. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council: 1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 1062 Goldstream Road from CSl (Service Commercial) and RR4 (Rural Residential 4) to MUIA (Mixed Use Residential Commercial A) subject to the following terms and conditions: a) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund, with a 50% reduction for the units on the 5th and 6th storey, and a 75% reduction for the units on the 7th storey; ii. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; b) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per required parking stall that is not provided, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $7,500 towards the General Amenity Fund for Transportation Demand Management. c) That the applicant provide, prior to Public Hearing, the following: i. A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed onsite, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. d) That the applicant provide, prior to Bylaw adoption, the following: i. Road dedication along the frontage to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. e) 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 all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, which includes an operational 3-lane cross-section; ii. That all boulevard improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Manager of Parks; iii. That a detailed storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and its operation and maintenance plan be registered on title; iv. That a construction parking management plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. v. That the required parking stalls for this development are allocated for the use by individuals in each unit, as required by Bylaw 300 and designed accordingly, and that parking stalls are not rented out individually. 2. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to increase the allowable FAR in the MUIA Zone to a maximum of 4.0 as per Bylaw 1774. 3. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to increase the maximum height in the MUIA Zone to a maximum of 7 storeys. 4. Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances in the Form and Character Development Permit: a) Reduce the front yard setback from 2.0m (6.5 ft) to 0.4m (1.3 ft) for the garbage and recycling enclosure; b) Reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5m (25 ft) to 5.0 (16.5 ft) for the parkade levels and to 1.2m (4.0 ft) for the 2nd to 7th storeys. c) Reduce the number of off-street parking by a maximum of 8 stalls. CARRIED. [Image 7: Page 7 of the Minutes] ### b) Transportation and Public Works Committee - June 12, 2018 #### 1. Request for Parking Permit Zone on Claude Road MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK That Council: install parking Permit Only Signs and issue three permits each to: 2674 Claude Road, 2672 Claude Road, 2670 Claude Road, 2668 Claude Road, 2675 Claude Road, 2677 Claude Road, 2679 Claude Road, 2681 Claude Road and 734 Larkhall Road. CARRIED. #### 2. Parking Permit - McCallum Road MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council: Do not proceed with any changes to the current permit parking on McCallum. CARRIED. ### 7. REPORTS Source pages: 1–14 ## 7. REPORTS [Image 8: Page 8 of the Minutes] ### a) Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Sub-Stream Grant Application Staff Report (Engineering) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council direct staff to apply to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Sub-Stream for the Salem Road Sewer Extension; CARRIED. ### b) DVP18-0010 - Signage at Sooke Rd and Westshore Parkway and TCH and Westshore Parkway Staff Report (Planning) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variances for 4440 West Shore Parkway and 2880 West Shore Parkway: a) That Section 15(a) of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 be varied by increasing the maximum size of a variable electronic sign from the required 3m2 (32ft^) per side to 17 m2 (183 ft^) per side; Subject to the following condition: b) That the signs be erected only under contract to the City of Langford; CARRIED. [Image 9: Page 9 of the Minutes] ### c) Easement for Electrical Grounding Wire at 2783 Strathmore Road Staff Report (Land Development) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council endorse granting the easement to the developer of 2783 Strathmore Road, PID 000-851-728, Lot 25, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan 16167; for the volumetric area of encroachment of the electrical grounding cable as shown on the draft easement plan attached; and direct staff to include a sunset clause in the easement that it shall only endure for the lifetime of the Building. CARRIED. ### d) West Shore Parkway Sewer Station Lift Construction Award Staff Report (Engineering) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council award the construction of the West Shore Parkway Sewer Lift Station to the lowest compliant bidder, so long as the bid is within budget, and fund the project from the New Building Canada Infrastructure grant for the West Shore Parkway Completion project; CARRIED. ### i) Pre Award Irwin Dam Improvement Project Staff Report (Engineering) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON That Council direct staff to award the Irwin Dam Improvement project pile and rip rap construction to Construction Drilling Inc. subject to confirmation that the project will be funded by the Structural Flood Hazard Mitigation grant program. CARRIED. ### j) Road Closure Bylaw No. 1791 Land Exchange Anders Road Staff Report (Engineering) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON That Council agrees to close and dispose of 388m2 of Anders road fronting onto 2668 Sooke Road to Glen Lake Inn (2012) Ltd, Inc. No. BC1044631 for $1.00 plus all costs associated with the closure as outlined in this report in exchange for road dedication for the future realignment of Glen Lake Road and widening of Sooke Road; AND Give Road Closure Bylaw No. 1791 (Anders Road), 2018 first three readings. CARRIED. ### k) Speculation Tax Exemption Staff Report (Planning) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK That Council adopt the following resolution: Whereas the British Columbia Speculation Tax imposes an unfair tax burden on British Columbians and other Canadians who wish to purchase or own a second home in British Columbia, and; Whereas the tax was imposed on municipalities without consultation or economic modelling of its impact, and; Whereas the Government of British Columbia has already removed Parksville, the Gulf Islands, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area and other areas due to pressure from various Members of the BC Legislature and; Therefore be it resolved that the City of Langford calls upon the BC Government to allow municipalities to opt out of this new housing speculation tax and; Be it further resolved that the City of Langford calls upon the BC Government to put any funds received from a speculation tax on housing towards an affordable housing fund and; Be it further resolved that the City of Langford put the resolution for debate and consideration at the 2018 UBCM Convention in conjunction with a covering letter from the Mayor. CARRIED. [Image 10: Page 10 of the Minutes] ### l) Bylaw No. 1788 - Application to Amend the Text of the CD6A (Comprehensive Development 6A- Bear Mountain) Zone to Allocate Maximum Permitted Density to individual Properties Staff Report (Planning) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK That Council give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1788 as drafted. CARRIED. ### m) 2979 Sooke Road Expropriation Staff Report (Administration) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL That Council pass the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Langford, pursuant to Section 18 of the Expropriation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 125, as the approving authority for the expropriation contemplated in the Expropriation Notice dated May 18, 2018 registered in the Victoria Land Title Office under number CA6809923 approve that expropriation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City's Corporate Officer is authorized and directed to: a. sign and seal the Certificate of Approval in the form attached to this resolution as Schedule A; b. notify or cause to be notified the expropriating authority and each owner of the City's approval of the expropriation; c. make the advance payment to the owners as required under Section 20(1)(d) of the Expropriation Act and to serve a copy of the appraisal report(s) and any other reports on which the advance payment is based and to serve the owners with the Notice of Advance Payment in Form 8; d. file or cause to filed in the Victoria Land Title Office a Vesting Notice under Section 23 of the Expropriation Act in Form 9; and e. sign and seal the Notice of Advance Payment and Vesting Notice and to serve the owners with the Vesting Notice. CARRIED. ### 8. CORRESPONDENCE Source pages: 1–14 ## 8. CORRESPONDENCE [Image 11: Page 11 of the Minutes] ### a) Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission Re: 55+ BC Games Proposed for Greater Victoria MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON That Council receive the briefing note on the 55+ BC games proposed for Greater Victoria from the Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission and send a letter of support. CARRIED. ### 9. BYLAWS Source pages: 1–14 ## 9. BYLAWS [Image 12: Page 12 of the Minutes] ### a) BYLAW NO. 1709 "Road Closure Bylaw No. 1709 (Salem Road), 2017". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1709. CARRIED. ### b) BYLAW NO. 1727 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 501, (1300 Glenshire Dr), 2017". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1727. CARRIED. ### c) BYLAW NO. 1750 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 516, (798 Goldstream Ave; 2747, 2753, 2761, 2769 & 2779 Peatt Rd; 2734, 2738, 2742, 2746, 2750 & 2756 Claude Rd), 2017". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1750. CARRIED. [Image 13: Page 13 of the Minutes] ### d) BYLAW NO. 1757 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 521, (3427 Happy Valley Road), 2018". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1757. CARRIED. ### e) BYLAW NO. 1766 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 526, (942 & 948 Jenkins Ave), 2018". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1766. CARRIED. ### f) BYLAW NO. 1768 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 528, (1450 Grand Forest Cl and 1950 Bear Mountain Pkwy), 2018". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1768. CARRIED. ### g) BYLAW NO. 1773 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 531, (616 Goldstream Ave), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council give Bylaw No. 1773 Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. ### h) BYLAW NO. 1777 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 534 (2670 Peatt Rd and 813 Arncote Ave), 2018". (FIRST READING) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council give Bylaw No. 1777 First Reading. CARRIED. ### i) BYLAW NO. 1782 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 536, (832 Hockley Ave), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE That Council rescind First reading. That Council give Bylaw No. 1782 First, Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. ### j) BYLAW NO. 1783 "Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 17 (Fee Schedule and Related Amendments), Bylaw No. 1783". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SiFERT That Council give Bylaw No. 1783 First, Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. ### k) BYLAW NO. 1786 "Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre (West Shore Parks & Recreation Society) Fees and Charges Bylaw 2004, Amendment No. 14, Bylaw No. 1786, 2018." (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council give Bylaw No. 1786 First, Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. ### l) BYLAW NO. 1787 "City of Langford Fees and Charges, Amendment No. 12, Bylaw No. 1787, 2018" (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council give Bylaw No. 1787 First, Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. [Image 14: Page 14 of the Minutes] ### m) BYLAW NO. 1788 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 538, (Density Allocation CD6A Text Amendment), 2018". (FIRST READING) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council give Bylaw No. 1788 First Reading. CARRIED. ### n) BYLAW NO. 1791 "Road Closure Bylaw No. 1791 (Anders Road), 2018" (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT That Council give Bylaw No. 1791 First, Second and Third Readings. CARRIED. ### 10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION Source pages: 1–14 ## 10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK 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 labour relations, land matters and the receipt of advice that is subject to client-solicitor privilege under Section 90 (1) (c) (e) and (i) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session. CARRIED. ### 11. ADJOURNMENT Source pages: 1–14 ## 11. ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:55 pm. CERTIFIED CORRECT Corporate Officer