Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – January 20th, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

CARRIED.

3. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES

a) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council – December 20, 2019
b) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – January 6, 2020

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council approve the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on December 20, 2019; and the regular meeting of Council held on January 6, 2020.

CARRIED.

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None.

5. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

a) Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – January 13, 2020

1. Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – January 13, 2020

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council receive the minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee held on January 13, 2020.

CARRIED.

2. Application to Rezone 2681 Claude Road from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial Zone) to Allow a Future Development of 35 Multi-Family Residential Units in a 6-Storey Building

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

1. That Council rescind 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading of Bylaw 1678; and

2. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2681 Claude Road from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to MU2 (MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial), subject to the following terms and conditions:

a) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to issuance of a Building Permit:
i. $2,562 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
ii. $610 towards the Affordable Housing 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. An onsite landscape plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning;
ii. 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 stormwater management and maintenance plan be created, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and registered on title for the benefit of future owners;
ii. That full frontage improvements be completed as per the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 standards, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit;
iii. That balcony screening will be opaque and that any portions that are perpendicular to the rear building face are constructed to a 5 foot height;
iv. That a construction parking and traffic management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
v. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed residential building that ensures parking is assigned and tied to each unit created in accordance with the minimum required parking stalls as per the zoning bylaw.

CARRIED.

6. REPORTS

a) Public Hearing Policy

• Staff Report (Administration)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council approve Council Policy POL-0155-ADMIN, the Public Hearing Policy.

CARRIED.

Councillor N. Stewart left the meeting at 5:33 pm.

b) West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2020 Budget

• Staff Report (Finance)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council approve the 2020 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget.

CARRIED.

c) 2619 Sooke Rd Temporary Use Permit Renewal

• Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council issue a Temporary Use Permit for a group daycare for 28 children located at 2619 Sooke Road until March 7, 2021; and permit the business to operate without the proprietors living on site.

CARRIED.

Councillor N. Stewart returned to the meeting at 5:34 pm.

7. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Pete Willing

RE: Music in the Park

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council support the 2020 Music in the Park summer program and fund the $10 000 cost.

CARRIED.

b) Jamie Levchuk, Managing Director, Rugby Canada

RE: Support for the 2020 HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council support the 2020 Rugby Canada Women’s Sevens in Langford by providing stadium rent and preparation, bleacher rentals, IT and broadcast support, hiring of BCTC certified electricians and additional security, marketing support, in-kind rentals including tents, and general maintenance.

CARRIED.

8. BYLAWS

a) BYLAW NO. 1862

“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 33, (Text Amendment – Regional Context Statement), Bylaw No. 1862, 2020” (RESOLUTION and FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give first reading to Bylaw No. 1862, and refer Bylaw No. 1862 to the CRD Regional Planning Services for review, comment and/or approval by the CRD Board.

CARRIED.

b) BYLAW NO. 1872

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 577, (595 Hansen Ave), Bylaw No. 1872, 2020” (FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw 1872 first reading.

CARRIED.

Councillor N. Stewart left the meeting at 5:36 pm, after declaring a conflict of interest as she owns a property in the vicinity of the application at 2929 & 2995 Sooke Rd and 3201 & 3211 Loledo Pl.

c) BYLAW NO. 1873

“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 34, (2929 & 2995 Sooke Rd and 3201 & 3211 Loledo Pl), Bylaw No. 1873, 2020” (RESOLUTION and FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1873; and

Direct the City Planner to process the Development Permit that has been applied for on these lands, and to issue the Development Permit if this OCP Amendment is successful, in accordance with the applicable Development Permit Guidelines; and

Require the applicant to register a section 219 restrictive covenant on the titles of the subject properties prior to Bylaw Adoption that states onsite works, defined as clearing and blasting of all the lands, may only occur on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, may not occur beyond 2 years from the commencement of these works, and that blasting and rock crushing may not occur beyond 1 year from the commencement of blasting and rock crushing.

CARRIED.

Councillor N. Stewart returned to the meeting at 5:37 pm.

9. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) d, e, f, and k of the Community Charter to consider:

• The security of the property of the municipality;
• The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements;
• Law enforcement; and
• Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 7:13 pm.

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PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER:

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Corporate Officer