Minutes of the Council Meeting — July 15, 2019

ROAM offers advice for if your pet goes missing

In the panic that follows losing a pet, people often miss vital steps that could help bring their animal home, says ROAM, a Victoria non-profit that uses Facebook and a crew of volunteers to reunite people with dogs, cats and other critters on the lam.

In 2018, ROAM reunited more than 1,300 dogs and 717 cats with their owners. Numbers in 2019 are already catching up: 1,139 dogs and 520 cats have been reunited with people between January and July alone.

The organization’s rescue work ranges from simple Facebook posts to in-person rescues – in June dozens of volunteers worked to rescue a small Yorkshire terrier who managed to travel a handful of kilometres from Gyro Beach to a remote island 50-feet offshore.

ROAM administrator Terry Mah says most of the canine cases they get aren’t so extreme. He says dogs frequently slip out of their leashes or roam too far from their people during a walk or hike. He says one critical error people make is immediately heading out on the trail to search.

“If you are walking the trails, the dog will pick up your scent and try to follow it,” Mah said. “We suggest that the person bonded to the dog stays in the vehicle and lets others go out searching.

“Chances are, the dog will go back to the parking lot,” Mah said. “That’s not always the case, but a lot of times the dog will go back.”

Cats are a different story, Mah says. They can be more difficult to find but are often only within a one-kilometre radius of where they went missing. Search your neighbourhood — and check under decks and behind sheds. When scared and traumatized, cats often hide in small nooks and crannies. Their instincts — to avoid becoming prey — may immobilize them to the point that they won’t respond to your voice or even a treat bag.

When searching for a pet, it’s important to stay calm and collected, Mah says, since the animals can pick up on your nerves.

“When your dog is missing your adrenaline is pumping pretty good, use deep breaths and calm energy — dogs and cats can pick that up.”

If initial search efforts are unsuccessful, it may be time to crowdsource for help.

To start, send a report to one or more of the volunteer-run networks such as ROAM (Reuniting Owners with Animals Missing), Vancouver Island Lost Pets Database, FLEC (Finding lost and escaped cats) and FLED (Finding lost and escaped dogs).

Next, check the ‘Impounded Animals’ section of the website for the CRD Pound. You can also file a missing pet report with VACS.

VACS also recommends checking websites like UsedVictoria and Craigslist (Pets section under the Found section) as well as Victoria Lost Pets. Call local veterinarians, animal shelters and even sadly, the agency responsible for picking up deceased pets. In Greater Victoria communities that is either the municipality’s public works department or CRD Animal Control.

Create a simple, clear poster with unique details and contact information.

And finally, consider making a “pee trail.” This search method involves diluting the urine of a bonded owner or animal with water and spraying it where the pet was last sighted, creating a ‘pee trail’ back home or to a vehicle. VACS recommends spraying one squirt of the mixture every 25-30 feet and to keep it away from busy roads.

When it comes to preventing the devastation that comes with a lost pet, tattooing, micro-chipping and using a secure harness are recommended.

VACS says pets brought in without identification — which makes up about 99 per cent of cats — are often adopted out or are taken in by those who find them.

For more information on finding a missing pet, visit vacs.ca.

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Community notices and advertisements

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — City of Langford

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1722. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, at 5:30 pm.

Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.

Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1722 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1722 from the R1 (One-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) Zone to allow a six-storey apartment containing approximately 31-units.

Applicant: Harold Skadberg, Pacific Coast Land Company

Location: The lands that are the subject of Bylaw No. 1722 are 813 and 817 Orono Ave as shown shaded on the plan.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 19 August 2019 to Tuesday, 3 September 2019, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8.

Please contact Leah Stohmann in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services

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Community article — Moms and Mentors scholarships

Three women involved with the Moms and Mentors Society will receive scholarships to help pursue their dreams and their goals, thanks to the generosity of residents at Cherish at Central Park Community Living and other community-minded organizations.

Cherish CEO Micky Fleming said members of the Cherish Residents Advisory Committee and other residents as well have forged quite a connection with the Moms and Mentors Society since the group started meeting at Cherish in January of this year. Cherish offered to provide much-needed meeting space at no charge at the end of 2018.

“Our residents have welcomed them with open arms,” Fleming said. “It’s lovely to have them in the building. We’re super happy to be able to help a group that’s doing amazing things, including helping young women continue their education. It’s community at its best.”

The Moms and Mentors Society is a volunteer organization that assists mothers and helps them face the challenges of motherhood by connecting them to resources in the community. Maureen Hobbs, a former public health nurse who teaches nursing at the University of Victoria, launched Moms and Mentors at Belmont Secondary School in 1995.

The $500 donation from Cherish was combined with donations from the Rotary Club of West Shore, the Lion’s Club and the Philanthropic Educational Organization to provide three $1,000 scholarships, Hobbs said.

One of the recipients of a scholarship, Rebekah Anderson, said the scholarship will make a significant difference in enabling her to pursue a successful career in nursing. “I want to be able to give my children a childhood where, unlike my own, they won’t have to worry about their next meal or if the rent will be paid,” said Anderson, who works in a casual position in the laundry at Victoria General Hospital. “I want them to have parents who support them in every way, including their career goals and dreams once they are older.”

The scholarship means a lot to Rebekah, who attends Moms and Mentors Society meetings regularly at Cherish, Hobbs noted.

“The people at Cherish have been just great,” Hobbs said. “Some folks are interested in becoming mentors and spending time with moms and kids, and others are donating funds for scholarships. The connections we’re making are wonderful for.”

For more information on the Moms and Mentors Society, visit momsandmentorssociety.ca or call Hobbs at 250-478-6658.

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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION — City of Langford

The City of Langford hereby gives public notice of its intention to close and dispose of a portion of road, shown in heavy outline in Schedule ‘A’, known as Citation Road adjacent to 2691 Secretariat Way, which was dedicated as highway by Strata Plan 1876.

The approximate 688 m2 (7,406ft2) portion of Unnamed Road intended to be removed as highway dedication and disposed of, will be considered by the Council of the City of Langford at its regular meeting at the City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 and Monday, 16 September 2019 at 5:30pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting, or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00 pm on those dates.

The City of Langford also intends to transfer the closed portion of road to 1177289 B.C. LTD., the owner of the adjoining property shown as 2691 Secretariat, for $170,000.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services

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Minutes of the Council Meeting — Extract (Pages referenced in original document)

Minutes of the Council Meeting
July 15th, 2019

(b) Bonus contributions prior to subdivision approval (excerpt)

• That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions prior to subdivision approval:
  1. $6,000 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
  2. $1,000 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

CARRIED.

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4. Application to Rezone 813 and 817 Orono Ave from R1 (one-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) to Allow a 31-unit Apartment

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council:

Give 1st reading to the attached Bylaw No. 1722 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 813 and 817 Orono Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial 2) subject to the following terms and conditions:

a) That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Fund; and
ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
subject to reductions depending on the use and height in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy.

b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following: i. A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
ii. A frontage drawing to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering to confirm if road dedication is required to complete all required frontage improvements and a left turn lane from Orono Ave to Peatt Rd;

c) That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

d) 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, including a left turn lane on Orono Ave, are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit;
ii. That a storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
iii. That a construction parking management plan be provide prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
iv. 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.

CARRIED.

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9. REPORTS

a) TUP19-0007 – Application for a Temporary Use Permit at 3680 Trans-Canada Hwy to allow for a range of Eco-Tourism and Recreation uses

• Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council:
Direct staff to prepare notices of Council’s Intention to consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. TUP19-0007 to the City of Langford for the purpose of establishing Eco-Tourism and Recreation uses on the property located by 3680 Trans-Canada Highway subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. That the following uses will be permitted for a term of 3 years: i. Assembly;
   ii. One accessory dwelling unit in conjunction with and in addition to any of the other uses permitted in the subsection;
   iii. Campsite;
   iv. Conference and meeting facilities;
   v. Accessory dormitories;
   vi. Hotel;
   vii. Recreational facilities, including but not limited to canoe and rowing club, gymnasiums, physical fitness training;
   viii. Rental of recreational equipment including, but without limited the generality of the foregoing: bicycles, kayaks and canoes, clothing and outdoor gear;
   ix. Restaurants;
   x. Light manufacturing and assembly of recreation equipment in enclosed buildings and which are not noxious or offensive by reason of permitting odours, dust, smoke, gas, or noise.

2. That any new buildings meet the applicable Form and Character design guidelines to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of a Building Permit;

3. That, despite Section 6.13.07 and 3.16.01(1) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300, a building or structure containing uses permitted by this TUP may be located with a nil setback to the rear property line and high water mark of the ocean;

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10. CORRESPONDENCE

a) West Shore Parks and Recreation — RE: Centennial Centre Lease

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council approve a five-year extension to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society lease at Centennial Park, and further grant West Shore Parks and Recreation Society the option to extend the lease for a further five years.

CARRIED.

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11. BYLAWS

a) BYLAW NO. 1722

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 496, (813 and 817 Orono Ave), Bylaw No. 1722, 2019".
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give first reading to Bylaw No. 1722.

CARRIED.

b) BYLAW NO. 1810

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 550, (887 Klahanie Dr), Bylaw No. 1810, 2019”.
(ADOPTION)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1810.

CARRIED.

c) BYLAW NO. 1839

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 561, (801 Goldstream Ave; 2816, 1822, 2826, 2832, 2834, 2838 & 2844 Peatt Rd; 816 & 818 Hockley Ave), 2019".
(GIVE NEW SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE

SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

[Motion text not fully included in extracted pages]

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Minutes of the PZAH Committee — June 24, 2019 (Excerpts)

(iii–vi) Conditions and recommendations (excerpt)

• That a Stormwater Management Plan be provided and all required measures recommended be implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit;

• That a Construction Parking Management Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land;

• 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.

• That the 6 m portion that will remain road will be improved to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief if the applicant proceeds with purchasing a portion of the road right-of-way;

• Direct Staff to amend Schedule "A1" within Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to include 2691 Secretariat Way;

• Direct Staff to amend the RM7A zone to allow for a height limit of 7 storeys at 2691 Secretariat Way;

• Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances through a Development Permit application:

  • A variance to Section 6.31A.06(1) to decrease the front lot line setback from the required 5.5 m to 3.8 m for townhomes located at 1000 Citation Road;
  • A variance to Section 6.36A.06(1) to decrease the front lot line along Secretariat Way from the required 7.5 m to 0 m for the development located at 2691 Secretariat Way;
  • A variance to Section 6.36A.06(3) to decrease the exterior side lot line along McCallum Road from the required 7.5 m to 2 m for the development located at 2691 Secretariat Way;
  • A variance to Section 6.36A.06(3) to decrease the exterior side lot line along Citation Road to 0 m for the development located at 2691 Secretariat Way;

CARRIED.

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(b) Application to Rezone 813 and 817 Orono Ave from R1 (one-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) to Allow a 31-unit Apartment — Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY:
M. HALL

SECONDED:
S. HARVEY

That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend to Council:

That Council: Give 1st reading to the attached Bylaw No. 1722 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 813 and 817 Orono Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial 2) subject to the following terms and conditions:

a) That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit; i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Fund; and
ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
subject to reductions depending on the use and height in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy.

b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following: i. A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
ii. A frontage drawing to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering to confirm if road dedication is required to complete all required frontage improvements and a left turn lane from Orono Ave to Peatt Rd;

c) That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

d) 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, including a left turn lane on Orono Ave, are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit;
ii. That a storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
iii. That a construction parking management plan be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
iv. 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.

CARRIED.

Member M. Hall recused himself and left the meeting due to conflict of interest.

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(c) Bylaw 1854 — Application to amend the lakefront lot subdivision regulations of the R1 Zone for the property at 2849 Lake End Rd — Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY:
D. HORNER

SECONDED:
A. CREUZOT

[Motion text not fully included in extracted pages]

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