MeetingsMon, Jul 17, 20232h 56m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted rezoning to allow townhouses at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent; Szpak, Morley opposed (Bylaw 2012).
- Gave second and third reading to rezoning at 971 Walfred Road for townhouses (Bylaw 2099).
- Adopted ban on cutting most trees citywide; establishes fines, exemptions and permit rules (Bylaw 2136).
- Adopted servicing updates covering drainage, accessible parking, landscaping and irrigation standards (Bylaw 2103).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to prepare an arts and culture commitments and impacts report on joining CRD.
4.1 · CRD Arts and Culture - Mayor Marianne Alto & Chris Gilpin
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by SzpakDirected staff to conduct gaps analysis of resources and policy changes to meet GHG goals.
4.2 · Zero Carbon - Jane Devonshire
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDesignated a member as the city's representative on the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee by September 2023.
9.1.3 · West Shore Arts & Culture Centre Proposal - Judith Cullington
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by SzpakDirected Parks and Recreation to note badminton space request, respond after parks needs assessment.
9.1.4 · Badminton Facility Proposal - Rhea Siu
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryApproved allocation and award eligibility for the City's $75,000 annual Langford Education Fund.
9.1.6 · Royal Roads University - Langford Education Fund
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerApproved the listed 2023 funding applications and amounts as recorded in the minutes.
9.2.2 · 2023 Funding Requests
Moved by Harder, seconded by Szpak
Agenda
51 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Reading of the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
Summary
Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations to Council (see subitems).
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a report summarizing commitments and impacts of joining the CRD Arts and Culture Service.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report that summarizes all of the City's commitments with respect to arts and culture and the impacts of joining the CRD Arts and Culture Service and bring it back to Council in conjunction with the Strategic Plan.
Summary
Council directed staff to conduct a gaps analysis for resources and policy changes needed to meet GHG reduction goals.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to conduct a gaps analysis to explore what resources and policy changes would be needed to meet our GHG reduction goals, including but not limited to best practices in other municipalities in the region, staffing needs, financial implications, and other factors necessary to ensure long-term sustainability and the ability of Langford to enact a Climate Action Plan that is anticipated to be an initiative resulting from the Strategic Plan that is currently underway.
Summary
Public hearings were held for bylaws (see subitems).
Documents (1)
Newspaper public notice announcing the City of Langford public hearing(s) for proposed zoning bylaw amendments, with instructions for written and oral submissions and meeting logistics.
Notice of Public Hearing
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Page 33–34Team Canada hopeful creates hockey camp for young girls
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Page 33–34View Royal council approves tenant assistance policy
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Page 33–34Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit
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Page 33–34Summary
Public Hearing opened and closed for proposed omnibus housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2082).
Documents (1)
Text of Bylaw No. 2082 proposing omnibus housekeeping amendments to Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 addressing garage dimensions, retaining wall materials, accessible parking, two-family lot dimensions, group daycare consolidations, corner-lot ground-floor uses, and accessory dormitories in CD2 Parcel C.
PUBLIC HEARING - Bylaw No. 2082 (Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, Omnibus No. 60)
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Page 4–8CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 4–8Summary
Public Hearing opened and closed for proposed rezoning of 971 Walfred Road to Residential Townhouse 1 to permit ~13 townhouses.
Location
971 Walfred Road
Documents (1)
Text of Bylaw No. 2099 proposing to rezone 971 Walfred Road from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Residential Townhouse (RT1) to allow development of approximately 13 townhouses, with amenity contribution requirements.
PUBLIC HEARING - Bylaw No. 2099 (Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 693, 971 Walfred Road)
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Page 35–38CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 35–38Summary
Members of the public provided input on several agenda items (see minutes).
Who spoke (10)
- A residentOpposes · Arts and culture; zero-carbon step code
Opposes CRD arts funding and urges a local arts centre; recommends a less restrictive zero-carbon step code to avoid added housing costs. - Jay Withers (Woodhampton Rise)Supports · CRD arts and culture
Supports joining the CRD arts and culture program to encourage live music, strengthen community identity, and foster a local music scene. - S. Seifert (Walford Road)Concerned · Bylaw department update; sheltering
Challenges the bylaw report’s account of homelessness, raises impacts on residents and businesses, and urges action on encampments and camper parking. - Ren Louie (Bellamy Road)Opposes · CRD arts and culture
Opposes joining either CRD funding tier, citing rising costs, no opt-out, uncertain local benefits, and limited influence over grant spending. - M. Morton (Phelps Avenue)Opposes · Tree protection bylaw
Opposes the tree protection bylaw as an unfair process that creates financial burdens for Langford homeowners and residents. - M. Wignall (Selwyn Road)Concerned · CRD arts and culture; park bylaws
Questions the local return on CRD arts funding and urges enforcement of park bylaws, citing concerns about long-term camping and safety. - W. Bowers (Millstream Road)Opposes · CRD arts and culture
Opposes CRD arts participation due to its cost, lack of local control, and uncertain direct benefits, and urges investment in local partnerships. - A residentMixed · CRD arts and culture
Supports a thorough report on CRD arts participation and its benefits, while noting regional connections and limited local facilities. - Arnold Rossander (Ravens View Drive)Opposes · CRD arts and culture
Opposes joining without an exit clause and asks the evaluation to consider a proposed Colwood-area arts centre initiative. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Meeting minutes; CRD arts and culture; FCM conference
Opposes the costly, irreversible CRD partnership, urges local arts investment, and asks council to document social-media policy repercussions and report on FCM spending.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Adoption of minutes from previous Council meeting (see subitem).
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Council approved the minutes of June 19, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on June 19, 2023.
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Receipt of external board and commission minutes (see subitems).
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Council received the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board meeting held May 11, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held on May 11, 2023.
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Council received the minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation AGM held June 16, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Annual General meeting held on June 16, 2022.
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Consideration of committee minutes, delegations, and funding requests (see subitems).
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Various Community Advisory Committee items (see subitems).
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Council received the Community Advisory Committee minutes from June 27, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held on June 27, 2023.
Summary
Delegation from BC SPCA (no specific Council action recorded in provided minutes).
Summary
Council designated a Council member to represent Langford on the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee by end of September 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council designate a member of Council as the City of Langford's representative on the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee no later than the end of September 2023.
Summary
Council directed Parks & Recreation to note community ask for a dedicated badminton space and to respond to the Vancouver Island Badminton Academy following the parks needs assessment.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct the Parks and Recreation department to note a community ask for a dedicated space to play and host programs for badminton in the City of Langford; and THAT staff provide a response to the Vancouver Island Badminton Academy regarding the potential for municipal partnership following the result of the Parks and Recreation needs assessment in the City of Langford, specifically to their ask for location, and potential for promotion of the badminton program.
Summary
Delegation from Royal Roads University regarding the Langford Education Fund (see 9.1.6 for decision).
Summary
Council approved disbursement and eligibility criteria for the City's $75,000 annual Langford Education Fund pledge and award criteria.
Financial impact
$75,000— City of Langford (annual pledge)
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. That Royal Roads University allocate and disburse the annual $75,000 pledge payment from City of Langford per the Gift Agreement to each partnering post- secondary institution (Royal Roads University, University of Victoria, Camosun College, Justice Institute of BC) proportionately to their projected annual student enrolment numbers to programs available at the RRU Langford Campus. AND 2. That the Langford Education Awards eligibility criteria focus on students who: a. Are 26 years or younger. b. Have graduated from a high school in School District 62 and resided in the City of Langford at the time of graduation. c. Are enrolled and are entering a Royal Roads University, University of Victoria, Camosun College, and/or Justice Institute of British Columbia program offered at the Royal Roads University Langford campus. d. Have demonstrated reasonable financial need. AND 3. And that preference be given to students who self-identify as belonging to an under-represented group, including but not limited to: Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQQIA+, neuro-diverse, persons living with a visible or invisible disability, youth from care, and/or first in family to attend post-secondary. AND That the funds available provide student entrance awards with a maximum value of $10,000 to students as long as funds are available.
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Departmental update reported to Council (no specific action recorded in provided minutes).
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RCMP annual report received by the committee (no specific Council motion recorded in provided minutes).
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Items from the Special Community Advisory Committee (see subitems).
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Council received the Special Community Advisory Committee minutes of July 11, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Special Community Advisory Committee meeting held on July 11, 2023.
Summary
Council approved a list of 2023 funding requests for community organizations as listed in the minutes excerpt.
Financial impact
$37,125
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff as follows: The following funding applications are approved for the 2023 year: [list of organizations and amounts as recorded in the minutes].
Summary
Notices of intent for various development permit and temporary use permit applications (see subitems).
Summary
Notice of intent regarding Development Variance Permit DVP22-0013 at 2750 Leigh Rd.
Location
2750 Leigh Rd
Summary
Notice of intent for TUP application at 101-977 Langford Pkwy.
Location
101-977 Langford Pkwy
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Notice of intent for a TUP at 2578 Wentwich Rd.
Location
2578 Wentwich Rd
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Notice of intent for a TUP at 2773 Strathmore Rd.
Location
2773 Strathmore Rd
Summary
Reports regarding leases and partnerships at City Centre Park and other items (see subitems).
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Report regarding lease rental with Lower Island Soccer Association at City Centre Park (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Report regarding MCP lease renewal at City Centre Park (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Report regarding lease rental with Pacific Coast Hockey Academy (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Report regarding School District No. 62 lease rental at City Centre Park (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Correspondence items for Council information (see subitems).
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Correspondence regarding BC Transit land acquisition (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Correspondence regarding testing of battery-operated train technology in the CRD (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Correspondence about school liaison programs in View Royal schools (no action recorded in provided minutes).
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Bylaws presented for readings or adoption (see subitems).
Summary
Bylaw No. 2012 (2772 Vantilburg Crescent) listed for adoption on the agenda (no adoption motion in the provided minutes excerpt).
Location
2772 Vantilburg Crescent
Summary
Bylaw No. 2082 listed for second and third readings (public hearing held earlier); no reading motion recorded in provided minutes excerpt.
Documents (1)
Staff report (dated June 13, 2022) summarizing proposed housekeeping amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 (Bylaw 2082), rationale for each change, and options for committee recommendation regarding First Reading.
Staff Report to the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee - Bylaw 2082 (Zoning Amendment No. 679, Omnibus 60)
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Page 9–13PURPOSE
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Page 9–13COMMENTARY
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Page 9–13FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 9–13LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 9–13OPTIONS
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Page 9–13SUBMITTED BY
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Page 9–13Summary
Bylaw No. 2099 listed for second and third readings (public hearing held earlier); no reading motion recorded in provided minutes excerpt.
Location
971 Walfred Road
Documents (1)
Appendix images and maps supporting the 971 Walfred Road rezoning application including site plan, architectural rendering, landscape plan, nearby parks map and subject property map.
Appendices A–E for Z22-0026 (971 Walfred Road)
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Page 50–54Appendix A
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Page 50–54Appendix B
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Page 50–54Appendix C
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Page 50–54Appendix D
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Page 50–54Appendix E
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Page 50–54Summary
Bylaw No. 2103 listed for adoption on the agenda (no adoption motion in provided minutes excerpt).
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Tree Protection Bylaw listed for adoption; public concern noted in the public participation period regarding tree bylaw impacts.
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Bylaw No. 2137 listed for first reading (no motion recorded in provided minutes excerpt).
Location
798 Gwendolyn Drive
Summary
Bylaw No. 2140 listed for readings (no reading motion recorded in provided minutes excerpt).
Summary
Adjournment of the meeting (adjournment motion recorded in full minutes beyond provided excerpt).