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Special Council Minutes - December 21, 2022

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Minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 21, 2022 (Council Chambers & electronic). Records attendance, public participation on proposed tree protection bylaws, and Council's adoption of Bylaw Nos. 2115 and 2116.

Key facts

  • Date/time: December 21, 2022; meeting noted as 2:30 PM (call to order recorded at 2:47 PM); adjourned at 4:13 PM
  • Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
  • Attendance: Mayor S. Goodmanson and seven councillors; multiple City directors and staff listed (e.g., B. Hutchins, M. Baldwin, M. Mahovlich)
  • Public participation: numerous residents (with addresses listed) spoke for and against proposed bylaws concerning tree cutting (item #5.1)
  • Decision: Council adopted Bylaw No. 2115 – A Bylaw to Prohibit the Cutting of Trees

Special Council Minutes - December 21, 2022

December 21, 2022, 2:30 PM
Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
Meeting available by teleconference

Present

  • Mayor S. Goodmanson
  • Councillor K. Guiry
  • Councillor C. Harder
  • Councillor M. Morley
  • Councillor L. Szpak
  • Councillor M. Wagner - Remote
  • Councillor K. Yacucha

Attending

  • B. Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
  • M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision
  • M. Mahovlich, Director of Engineering and Public Works
  • K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
  • L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
  • Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
  • A. Kryklywyj-Shortreid, Deputy Director of Finance
  • P. Lambert, Senior Bylaw Officer
  • B. Boisvert, Records Assistant
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1. Territorial Acknowledgement

B. Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

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2. Call to Order

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 2:47 pm.

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3. Approval of the Agenda

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.

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4. Public Participation

  • M. Wignall, 2375 Selwyn Rd - re: item #5.1 – expressed concern about the quickness of the bylaw being passed. Not in support of the new bylaws.
  • D. Stroud, 2458 Jeanine Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws, gratitude to Council and staff for the proposed bylaws. Concern about the loss of biodiversity in the area. Expressed support for a strong penalty for unauthorized tree cutting.
  • W. Hobbs, 3442 Luxton Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws being proposed. Concern about enforcing bylaws for all.
  • S. Geary, #416-1375 Bear Mountain Pkwy - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • C. Craig, 2830 Lakehurst Dr - re: item #5.1 – expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • M. Sunshine, 501 Langvista Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • T. Sunshine, 501 Langvista Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed gratitude to Council and staff to quickly react to current events. Supports the new bylaws.
  • M. Rodgers, 2711 Windman Ln - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • S. Plank, #108-632 Goldstream Ave - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • L. Plomp, 3572 Whimfield Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws. Expressed wishes to change the development permit process.
  • P. Ketch, 2780 Spencer Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • P. Hamilton, 636 Granderson Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • L. Foxwell, Players Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed concerns for the rush meeting for the bylaws. Expressed non support for the new bylaws.
  • G. Willing, 739 Wiling Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed concern about the new bylaws and enforcement.
  • N. Johal 3274 Walfred Pl - re: item #5.1 - expressed concern for the new bylaws.
  • S. Stroud, 2458 Jeanine Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • K. Awram, 1129 Finlayson Arm Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • N. Brown, Langford - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • R. Lubberts, 806 Stanehill Pl - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • N. Johal, 3274 Walfred Pl - re: item #5.1 - asked what the cost to taxpayers would be for these bylaws. Who will pay for an arborist for residents?
  • C. Weatherston, 2977 Cressida Cres - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws.
  • K. Delbrouck 996 Fashoda Pl - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws. Asked how the exemptions will be addressed.
  • A. Vandermade, 903 Greystone Pl - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws. But is concerned about the complexity of the issue.
  • B. Sahlstrom, 936 Walfred Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed concern about the bylaws being done too quickly without consultation. Expressed concern about cost of removing trees.
  • C. Craig, 2830 Lakehurst Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed support for the new bylaws and doesn't believe it will affect development.
  • N. Johal, 3274 Walfred Pl - re: item #5.1 – expressed concern about the cost. Direct the bylaw to the downtown area.
  • L. Foxwell, Players Dr - re: item #5.1 - expressed concern about the bylaws and their effects on job loss and the housing crisis.
  • D. Dronsfield, 2622 Peatt Rd - re: item #5.1 - expressed concern about the cost of taking down a tree on their own property.
  • J. Leodakis, 978 Page Ave - re: item #5.1 - believes the bylaws are not necessary, that the process is already a permit process. Concern about the added cost to residents.
  • L. Plomp, 3572 Whimfield Terr - re: item #5.1 - suggested a fund be developed to assist residents with cost of tree removal.
  • N. Johal, 3274 Walfred Pl - re: item #5.1 - question regarding the fund being developed being legal.
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5. Bylaws

5.1 BYLAW NOS. 2115 & 2116 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council:
Adopt Bylaw No. 2115 – A Bylaw to Prohibit the Cutting of Trees;
AND
Adopt District of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, Amendment No. 19, Bylaw No. 2116, 2022 and
Motion CARRIED.

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6. Adjournment

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 4:13 pm.

Presiding Council Member

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer

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