MeetingsTue, Feb 7, 20234h 16m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved the 2023 West Shore Parks and Recreation budget; municipal requisition $5,816,429, Langford share $3,137,471.
- Approved the Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 budget; Langford's share $2,404,009 (increase $258,543).
- Directed staff to freeze SCRF rates pending review and increase sewer user fees for 2023; Morley opposed.
- Gave second and third readings to rezone 771–781 Station Ave to CC1 allowing a six‑storey, ~60‑unit mixed‑use building.
- Adopted Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2117, 2023 to regulate tree cutting; public debate and mixed reactions.
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
41 items · select one for details, debate and documents
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Council read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
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Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order.
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Council considered and approved the meeting agenda.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations were given by Royal Roads University representatives.
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Two zoning bylaw public hearings were opened and closed.
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Public Hearing held to consider increasing allowable mini-storage floor area on 658 & 664 Redington Ave.
Location
658 Redington Avenue
664 Redington Avenue
Documents (3)
Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 674 (Bylaw No. 2068) to increase the maximum permitted combined gross floor area of mini-storage facilities on Lots A and B (658 and 664 Redington Avenue) to 20,250 m².
PUBLIC HEARING — Bylaw No. 2068 (Z22-0004)
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Page 3–5BYLAW NO. 2068
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Page 3–5Public hearing notice and supporting public materials for Bylaw No. 2068 (increase of mini-storage gross floor area at 658 & 664 Redington Ave). Includes meeting connection details and public submission instructions.
Notice of Public Hearing — Bylaw No. 2068 (658 & 664 Redington Avenue) and associated public materials
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Page 6–8Meeting Details
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Page 6–8Purpose
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Page 6–8Important – Public Hearing Notice (Owner/Occupant)
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Page 6–8Related Local Media Excerpts
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Page 6–8Public hearing presentation for the BP1A text amendment to increase maximum total floor area to 20,250 m² for the Redington properties; includes rationale, access, TIA conclusions, and community benefits.
Public Hearing Presentation — Z22-0004 (664 Redington BP1A Text Amendment)
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Page 24–32Summary
Public Hearing held to consider rezoning 771–781 Station Ave to allow a six-storey mixed-use building.
Location
771 Station Avenue
775 Station Avenue
781 Station Avenue
Documents (6)
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 694 (Bylaw No. 2105) to rezone 771, 775, and 781 Station Avenue from R2 to CC1 (City Centre) to allow a six-storey mixed-use building.
PUBLIC HEARING — Bylaw No. 2105 (Z22-0028)
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Page 33–36BYLAW NO. 2105
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Page 33–36Public hearing notice for Bylaw No. 2105 regarding Station Avenue rezoning; includes meeting access details and map showing shaded subject properties.
Notice of Public Hearing — Bylaw No. 2105 (771, 775 & 781 Station Avenue) and associated public materials
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Page 37–39News & Community Items (excerpts appearing alongside the Notice)
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Page 37–39Site map showing the three Station Avenue properties proposed for rezoning (Appendix A to Z22-0028 staff report).
Appendix A — Site Map (Z22-0028)
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Page 51Location map (Appendix B) providing broader context for the Station Avenue rezoning application.
Appendix B — Location Map (Z22-0028)
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Page 52Scanned landscape and plan attachments associated with the Station Avenue rezoning application, including surveyed tree locations and preliminary landscape concept plan.
Preliminary Tree Management Plan
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Page 60–63Public hearing presentation for rezoning Station Avenue properties from R2 to CC1 for a six-storey mixed-use building; includes maps, zoning context, and project key points.
Public Hearing for 771, 775 & 781 Station Road Rezoning Application
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Page 64–69Site Location
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Page 64–69Zoning Context / Surrounding Land Uses
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Page 64–69Rezoning Application
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Page 64–69Site Photographs
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Page 64–69Summary
Members of the public spoke to multiple agenda items (notably tree protection, bylaws and committee structure); Council handled time-extension motions during this period.
Who spoke (17)
- Mike Morton (Phelps Ave)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes the temporary tree bylaw, asks what studies informed it, and urges council to table adoption for a proper public hearing. - Joan Smurl (Lexton Road)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes the bylaw, citing steep penalties and inadequate fire-safety consideration, and asks for fire department guidance. - Dave Smurl (Luxton Road)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes restrictions on removing hazardous trees, citing storm damage and the need to protect property from fire and wind risks. - Hans Frederickson (Miola Place)Supports · Committee structure
Supports keeping committees, saying residents’ experience can help council make decisions and serve Langford. - Mike Wignell (Selwyn Road)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes the bylaw as unfair to property owners and suggests limiting the number of trees that can be removed per property each year. - Renneth Lewey (Bellamy Road)Mixed · Committees and code of conduct
Supports committee structures and asks council to add social-media conduct rules that keep councillors accessible outside partisan pages. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Tree bylaw and code of conduct
Opposes the tree bylaw and asks for an open house, while requesting a social-media clause for councillors’ conduct. - Sienna Geary (Bear Mountain Parkway)Supports · Committees, code of conduct and tree bylaw
Supports the proposed committees, code of conduct, respectful workplace policy, and temporary tree bylaw. - Sandy Seifer (Walford Road)Opposes · Tree bylaw and code of conduct
Opposes the tree bylaw as punitive to homeowners and asks council to reconsider it; supports adding a social-media clause to the code of conduct. - Michael Sunshine (Langlista Drive)Supports · Committees, code of conduct and tree bylaw
Supports the proposed committees, code of conduct, and tree bylaw, citing respectful governance and the value of Langford’s tree canopy. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxon Road)Concerned · Committee structure and tree bylaw
Urges council to establish a dedicated protective services committee and raises concerns about unnecessary tree removal during development. - Corina Craig (Lakehurst Drive)Mixed · Committees, code of conduct and tree bylaw
Supports the temporary tree bylaw, asks for conflict-free board of variance members, and questions the draft code’s limits on council involvement in HR decisions. - Colton Weatherston (Christina Crescent)Supports · Tree protection bylaws
Supports the temporary tree bylaw and related bylaws, saying interim protection allows time for broad public input on a permanent policy. - Dave Saunders (Pears Road)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes the bylaw, citing conflicts with fire-safety guidance and impacts on residents who have maintained trees for decades. - A residentMixed · Tree bylaw, code of conduct and hookup fees
Criticizes the tree-bylaw process, supports limits on elected officials’ HR role, and asks council to lower hookup fees. - A resident (Rodney Road)Supports · Tree protection bylaw
Supports the temporary bylaw and asks for clearer details about arborist requirements, saying tree protection benefits the neighbourhood. - Nicholas Joel (Walford Place)Supports · Committee structure
Urges council to retain the current committee structure, consult existing members, and explain goals and selection criteria for any changes.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (4)
AMENDMENT: THAT Council at 10:03 p.m. extend the public participation for 15 minutes for first time speakers.
THAT Council extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. for 1 hour.
THAT Council at 9:40 p.m. extend the public participation for 15 minutes.
THAT Council at 10:01 p.m. extend public participation for 15 minutes.
Summary
Council considered adoption of prior meeting minutes.
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Council adopted the January 16, 2023 Council meeting minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on January 16, 2023.
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Council considered minutes and motions from several committees.
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Council approved the Transportation & Public Works Committee minutes from April 12, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Transportation and Public Works Committee held April 12, 2022.
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Council approved the Special Administration & Finance Committee minutes from April 20, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Special Administration and Finance Committee held April 20, 2022.
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Council approved the Protective Services Committee minutes from April 26, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Protective Services Committee held April 26, 2022.
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Council approved the Planning, Zoning & Affordable Housing Committee minutes from August 29, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee held August 29, 2022.
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Council approved the Parks/Recreation Committee minutes from September 22, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of the Parks Recreation, Environment, Culture and Beautification Committee held September 22, 2022.
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Council received minutes from external boards and commissions.
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Council received the West Shore Parks & Recreation Board minutes from December 8, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation meeting held on December 8, 2022.
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Notices of intent for planning-related applications were listed.
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Council considered extending the Temporary Use Permit for a cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave.
Location
101-945 Reunion Ave
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP19-0002 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to The Original Farm Ltd on behalf of Jacklin Property Ltd to allow The Original Farm Langford to continue their Cannabis Retail operation by extending the current Temporary Use Permit for a three-year period at 101-945 Reunion Avenue subject to the following terms and conditions: [full permit conditions as listed in minutes].
Summary
Notice of intent for an application to vary fence height at two RCMP properties on Winster Avenue.
Location
2788 Winster Avenue
2792 Winster Avenue
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Multiple staff reports on rezonings, permits, budgets, parks and policies were presented or listed for Council consideration.
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Consideration of rezoning four Knotty Pine Road parcels to allow a townhouse development.
Location
2833 Knotty Pine Road
2835 Knotty Pine Road
2837 Knotty Pine Road
2839 Knotty Pine Road
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Consideration of a variance permit to reduce multiple setbacks at 960 Latoria Road.
Location
960 Latoria Rd
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Consideration of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society budget for 2023.
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Consideration of Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 budget and five-year financial plan.
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Consideration of community engagement plans for a proposed new park on Jeanine Drive.
Location
Jeanine Drive
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Council considered a proposed interim committee structure; received public comment both for and against changes.
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Council considered a Code of Conduct; members of the public provided comments regarding social media and council behaviour.
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Consideration of a Respectful Workplace Policy.
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Consideration of an operating agreement for turf fields at two school sites.
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Multiple bylaws were listed for readings and adoption, several of which had public attention.
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Bylaw 2068 listed for second and third readings (related to Redington Avenue properties).
Location
658 Redington Avenue
664 Redington Avenue
Documents (1)
Map showing subject property for the 664 Redington rezoning application (Z22-0004).
Appendix A — Subject Property Map (Z22-0004)
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Page 18Summary
Bylaw 2105 listed for second and third readings (Station Avenue rezoning).
Location
771 Station Avenue
775 Station Avenue
781 Station Avenue
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Bylaw 2113 (Sewer Utility amendment) listed for readings.
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Consideration/adoption of the City's Tree Protection Bylaw.
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Consideration/adoption of amendments to the Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw.
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Council considered a resolution to move to a closed (in-camera) session.
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Council listed an item to rise and report from an in-camera meeting.
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Council listed a Rise and Report item regarding a Te'mexw Treaty Advisory Committee appointment.
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Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT the meeting be adjourned.