Council Minutes - February 21, 2023

1. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

2. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council approve the agenda with edits to item 6.1.
Motion CARRIED.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission - Kathleen Gilbert, Film Commissioner

Kathleen Gilbert, Film Commissioner, Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission - presented information to Council regarding the state of the film industry in the City of Langford and surrounding municipalities.

4.2 South Island Mountain Bike Society - Yvonne Mendel, Director of Advocacy

Yvonne Mendel, Director of Advocacy, South Island Mountain Bike Society - presented information to Council regarding the area Bike Society.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• T. Sunshine, 501 Langvista Dr - re: Item 9.1 - Expressed concern around the parameters of the program. Suggested attainable housing program work with other organizations or put towards the rental market.
• L. Foxall, Players Dr - re: Item 6.1 - Expressed concern regarding capturing all comments made by Council on the minutes. Item 9.6 - Would like to thank previous committee members for their service to the City of Langford.
• B. Armstrong, 2813 Rodney Rd - re: Item 4.2 - Expressed appreciation for the presentation in item 4.2. Expressed concern regarding the accessibility of trails in the area. Item 9.1 - Expressed concern that the program's eligibility remain in the CRD area and are applicants are employed in the City of Langford.
• M. Worton 495 Phelps Ave - re: Item 9.6 - Expressed concern that there are only 2 proposed committees. Inquired about the process of determining only 2 committees.
• P. Hamilton, 636 Granderson Rd - re: Item 6.1 - Expressed concern that the previous minutes did not reflect the essence of their comments.
• B. Louis, 2391 Bellamy Rd - re Item 6.1 - Expressed concern that the previous minutes did not reflect the essence of their comments. Item 9.3 - Expressed support for that Council does not divest the trolleys at this time. Item 9.6 - Expressed support for previous committee structures.
• S. Sifert, 918 Walfred Pl - re: Item 6.1 - Expressed concern that name was spelled wrong in previous minutes. Item 9.6 - Expressed support the previous committee structures.
• M. Sunshine, 501 Langvista Dr - re: Item 9.1 - Expressed opposition, would like a partnership structure. Item 9.2 - Expressed support for the hydro line to be moved. Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed. Item 9.4 - Expressed support, raises awareness in the community. Item 9. 6 - Expressed support for the new proposed structure of the committees.
• W. Hobbs, 3442 Luxton Rd - re: Item 9.6 - Expressed support for the new proposed structure of the committees.
• L. Plomp, 3592 Whimfield Terr - re: Item 9.6 - Expressed support for the new proposed structure of the committees.
• S. Geary, 1375 Bear Mountain Pkwy - re: Item 9.4 - Expressed support fire awareness for forest and urban fires.
• M. Wignall, 2375 Selwyn Rd - re: Item 9.6 - Inquired about how committee members will be selected.
• N. Johal, 3274 Walfred Rd - re: Item 9.2 - Expressed support. Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed. Item 9.6 - Expressed support the previous committee structures.
• M. Mcnaughton, 829 Gannet Crt - re: Item 9.1 - Expressed support for the policy. Expressed support for residency expansion. Aligns with federal government policies.
• N. Johal, 3274 Walfred Pl - re: Item 9.6 - Expressed support the previous committee structures. Inquired about the committee member selection process. They would like committees to have input in road designs.
• S. Plank, 632 Goldstream Ave - re: Items 9.1 - Expressed concern that funding be used in affordable housing. Supports partnerships. Item 9.2 - Inquired if there would be a loss in parking available. Item 9.3 -Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed. Item 9.6 - Expressed the new proposed committee structure. Item 10.3 - Inquired if there was an analysis done on the sewer bylaw contract.
• S. Rossander, 1347 Ravensview Dr - re: Item 10.3 - Expressed concern regarding the Consumer price index. Would like a cost analysis.
• C. Lervold, 2993 Glen Lake Rd - re: Item 6.1 - Expressed concern regarding the previous minutes. Item 9.2 - Expressed support for the Statutory Right of Way and future planned expansion of the stadium. Item 9.4 - Suggested a roundtable of previous committee members for their input.
• H. Frederiksen, 2613 Viola Pl - re: Item 9.2 - Expressed support. Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed. Item 9.6 - Expressed they would like a requirement for membership, to have a stake in the City of Langford.
• Second time presenters:
  • N. Johal, 3472 Walfred Pl - re: Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed.
  • L. Foxall, Players Dr - re: Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed.
  • M. Wignall, 2375 Selwyn Rd - re: Item 10.3 - Would like a detailed review of the contract.
  • S. Sifert, 918 Walfred Pl - re: items 9.2 - Expressed support. Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed.
  • S. Geary, 1375 Bear Mountain Pkwy - re: Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about why the trolleys were previously decommissioned. Expressed support for divesting.
  • C. Lervold, 2993 Glen Lake Rd - re: Item 9.6 - Expressed concern that committees representing public safety doesn't get ignored. Would like public input for Committee structure process.
  • B. Sahlstrom, 936 Walfred Rd - re: Item 9.3 - Expressed concern about the loss of the trolleys, would like them to be repurposed.
  • M. Sunshine, 501 Langvista Dr - re: Item 6.1 - Expressed that there be a different way of giving feedback of omissions or errors on previous minutes.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council at 8:19 pm extend the public participation until everyone has spoken.
Motion CARRIED.

6. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting - February 6, 2023

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on February 6, 2023.
Motion CARRIED.

7. OTHER BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES

7.1 West Shore Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - January 19, 2023

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation meeting held on January 19, 2023.
Motion CARRIED.

8. NOTICES OF INTENT

8.1 DVP22-0006 - 960 Latoria Rd

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP22-0006 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to Jayson Wight and Charlotte Milne to reduce front, rear, and interior lot line setbacks at 960 Latoria Road subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Variances
   The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act:
   a) That Section 3.05.02(1) be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from 15m (49.2ft) to 4.57m (15ft) for the proposed agricultural accessory structure only.

2. Conditions
   The following requirements are imposed pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act:
   a) That the site is developed in accordance with the plan shown as Figure 4.
   b) That environmental Development Permit or an exemption from a Development Permit is obtained prior to construction of an accessory structure.
   c) That a Building Permit is obtained prior to construction of an accessory structure.

Motion CARRIED.

9. REPORTS

9.1 Attainable Housing Policy

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council

1. Approve Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy POL-0166-Plan as amended; and

2. Direct staff to prepare a further amendment to the Policy to add requirements for purpose-built rental buildings for Council’s consideration, and review individual proposals on a case-by-case basis in the interim provided they meet a benchmark of including at least 10% of the units in a building for at least 10% below market rent.

Motion CARRIED.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council amend the policy Section 1. b. v. - Three bedroom unit: Minimum two (2) person household, one of which must be a dependent amended to Three bedroom unit: Minimum three (3) person household, one of which must be a dependent.
Mayor Goodmanson and Councillor Szpak opposed.
Motion CARRIED.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council amend the policy Section 1. c. - Applicant(s) shall be a resident, as determined in accordance with section 67 of the Local Government Act, of the City of Langford for at least 6 months immediately before the date that such person applies to the City to become a Qualified Buyer or are members of the Canadian Armed Forces

posted in Victoria or are members of the RCMP posted in the Westshore or have been employed for at least 6 months by a City of Langford business; be amended to include; employees of primary Urgent Health Care centers.
Motion withdrawn.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council amend the policy Section 1. c. - Applicant(s) shall be a resident, as determined in accordance with section 67 of the Local Government Act, of the City of Langford for at least 6 months immediately before the date that such person applies to the City to become a Qualified Buyer or are members of the Canadian Armed Forces posted in Victoria or are members of the RCMP posted in the Westshore or have been employed for at least 6 months by a City of Langford business; be amended to include; employees of Health Care.
Motion CARRIED.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council rescind amendment #2.
Motion CARRIED.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: HARDER
THAT Council amend the policy Section 2.
g. Construction standards:
i. Each Housing Unit shall be constructed as a self-contained dwelling unit designed and constructed for residential use by a single household, and contain, each in a separate room, a kitchen, bathroom (including a sink, toilet, and shower/bathtub), eating area, living room and bedroom(s);
ii. Each Housing Unit shall be fully equipped with appliances, including fridge, stove, dishwasher, micro-wave and washer dryer;
iii. Each Housing Unit will be completely finished to the same standards, and equipped with appliances of the same type and quality, as the other residential units contained in the building;

be amended to include
iv. In suite storage be included;
Motion withdrawn.

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THAT Council direct staff to make further amendments to the policy; to add requirements for purpose built rental buildings for Council consideration for the CMHC, MLI select program, which requires a 10 year commitment for developers to rent a minimum of 10% newly created units at 30% at a median renters income.
Motion withdrawn.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council refer the Attainable Housing program discussion to a Committee of the Whole meeting with consideration of Councillor Wagner's concerns.
Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council extend the meeting until 11:30 pm. or end of business.
Motion CARRIED.

9.2 BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council approve the Statutory Right of Way as attached and authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute the documents, subject to minor amendments as may be necessary.
Motion CARRIED.

9.3 Trolley Disposition

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THAT Council does not divest the trolleys at this time.
Councillor Guiry opposed.
Motion CARRIED.

9.4 FireSmart Community Funding Support Application

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

That Council resolves that the City shall submit an application to the Community Resilience Investment Program - FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Program supporting the proposed activities and willingness for staff to provide overall grant management.
Motion CARRIED.

9.5 Deputy Corporate Officer Appointment

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council rescind the appointments of each of Will Ying-udomrat, Michelle Mahovlich, Michael Dillabaugh and Matthew Baldwin as Deputy Corporate Officer.
Motion CARRIED.

9.6 Committee Terms of Reference

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council approve the proposed terms of reference in form and content included with this report, excepting minor changes;

AND
That Council appoint Councillor Wagner, Councillor Szpak, and Councillor Guiry, to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee;

AND
That Council appoint Councillor Morley, Councillor Yacucha, and Councillor Harder, to the Community Advisory Committee;

AND
That Council direct staff to post the committee positions to the City’s website and in the Goldstream Gazette for interested members of the community to apply.
Motion CARRIED.

10. BYLAWS

10.1 BYLAW NO. 2016 (Background report attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 648, (640 and 644 Granderson Road), Bylaw No. 2016, 2021". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2016.
Motion CARRIED.

10.2 BYLAW NO. 2060 (Background report attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 669, (825, 829, 833, 845 Orono Avenue), Bylaw No. 2060, 2022". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2060.
Motion CARRIED.

10.3 BYLAW NO. 2113 (Background report attached)

“Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendment No. 6, Bylaw No. 2113, 2023”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council give Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendment No. 6, Bylaw No. 2113, 2023 first, second and third reading.
Councillor Morley opposed.
Motion CARRIED.

10.4 BYLAW NO. 2119 (Background report attached)

“Station Avenue Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2010, Amendment No. 1, 2023". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Bylaw 2119.
Motion CARRIED.

10.5 BYLAW NO. 2124 (Background report attached)

"Hotel Room Tax Requisition Bylaw No. 2124". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council give first three readings to “Hotel Room Tax Requisition Bylaw No. 2124, 2023"
Motion CARRIED.

11. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

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

• the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements;
• litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
• the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e), (g) and (i) of the Community Charter to consider:

• the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements;
• litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
• the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
  Motion CARRIED.

12. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 12:25 a.m.

Presiding Council Member

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer