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MeetingsThu, Sep 7, 20234m2022–2026 Council

Special Council

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Summary

  • Adopted maximum first‑sale prices: one‑bed $399,000 to three‑bed $499,000, all including GST.
  • Adopted buyer rules: two‑year Langford residency, income caps, and down‑payment grants up to 75% of 5%.
  • Adopted resale, occupancy limits: no rental without city approval; resale capped 105% within 3 years, 110% thereafter.
  • Adopted housing agreement for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue; replaces prior agreement and authorizes registration (Bylaw 2145).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

1 decision

  • Adopted the housing agreement bylaw affecting 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue.

    5.1 · Bylaw NO. 2145 (Background report attached) "City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2145, 2023". (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Yacucha

Agenda

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Summary

Formal opening of the Special Council meeting.

Summary

Council read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.

Summary

Council approved the agenda with an amendment to add Public Participation as item 4 and waived notice of the amendment.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented with the addition of public participation as item 4 and renumber the agenda accordingly; AND THAT Council waive notice of the amendments.

Summary

Opportunity for members of the public to speak; none presented.

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Summary

Adopted a housing-agreement bylaw affecting 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue.

Location

1361 Goldstream Avenue

1371 Goldstream Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2145.

Documents (4)

Agenda for a Special Council meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM (Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting). Key business includes adoption of Bylaw No. 2145 regarding a housing agreement for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue and an in-camera session under s.90(1)(i) of the Community Charter.

Meeting date and time: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 1:30 PMMeeting format: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting (Zoom Meeting ID: 863 7595 3579)Dial-in numbers: 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free) or 1-778-907-2071Bylaw No. 2145: "City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2145, 2023" (Item 4.1, Adoption; background report attached)In-Camera resolution: close meeting pursuant to Community Charter s.90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privileged adviceAgenda sections: Call to Order; Territorial Acknowledgement; Approval of the Agenda; Bylaws; In Camera; Adjournment
Special Council Agenda

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Planning department staff report recommending Council consider adoption of Bylaw No. 2145 (housing agreement for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue) following Council readings on September 5, 2023.

Report date: Thursday, September 7, 2023Property/address referenced: 1361 & 1371 Goldstream AvenueCouncil previously passed 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings on September 5, 2023Options presented: adopt Bylaw No. 2145, or take no further actionSubmitted by: Leah Stohmann, Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision; concurrence list includes Director of Planning, Director of Finance, CAO
Staff Report to Special Council – Bylaw No. 2145 - 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Housing Agreement

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Bylaw authorizing the City to enter into and register a housing agreement (and discharge the prior agreement) under s.483 of the Local Government Act for the property referenced in the bylaw.

Bylaw name/citation: "City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2145, 2023"Property legal description includes PID: 004-052-544, LOT 2 SECTION 1 GOLDSTREAM DISTRICT PLAN 12263 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN EPP60296Council readings: Read a First, Second and Third Time on September 5, 2023; Adoption date line left to be completedAuthorizes execution of Form C - Release and Form C – Housing Agreement and filing in the Land Title Office
CITY OF LANGFORD

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Detailed housing agreement between 1326349 B.C. Ltd. (the Owner) and the City of Langford establishing 'Attainable Housing' units, eligibility (Qualified Buyer) criteria, sale price caps, down payment grant structure, registration, release conditions and construction requirements.

Parties: 1326349 B.C. LTD. (Unit 116, 967 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC) and City of Langford (2nd floor, 877 Goldstream Ave)Attainable Housing Down Payment Assistance Program grant: households <$119,999 receive 75% of 5% down payment; $120,000–$134,999 receive 50%; $135,000–$150,000 receive 25%Maximum Price First Sale caps (including GST): One-Bedroom $399,000; One-Bedroom (with Den) $425,000; Two-Bedroom $450,000; Two-Bedroom (with Den) $475,000; Three-Bedroom $499,000Qualified Buyer household income thresholds by unit type (e.g., One-Bedroom $125,000; Three-Bedroom $150,000) and residency/ownership restrictionsRelease conditions: City to execute release from title for a Housing Unit on the earlier of the 5th anniversary of First Sale Date or compliant subsequent sale; priority to First Buyer mortgage allowedConstruction requirements (Schedule A): minimum gross floor areas—One-Bedroom 525 sq ft, One-Bedroom (den) 580 sq ft, Two-Bedroom 750 sq ft, Two-Bedroom (den) 800 sq ft, Three-Bedroom 900 sq ft; appliance and finishing standardsReference to Land Title Office registration and Form C, and LTO registration number for prior instrument: CB813547 (referenced in bylaw preamble)
Appendix “A” – Housing Agreement

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1. Definitions

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2. Development Restriction and Strata Subdivision Requirement

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3. Application of Sections 4 to 9

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4. General Occupancy, Tenure, Availability and Price Restrictions

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5. First Sale

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6. Subsequent Sale

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7. Release of Housing Agreement

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8. Priority to First Buyer Mortgage

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9. Lack of Qualified Buyers

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10. City Approval of Qualified Buyer & City Relaxation of Qualified Buyer Criteria

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11. Notice on Title

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12. Municipal Permits

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13. Specific Relief

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14. No Effect on Powers

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15. City Discretion

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16. No Obligation to Enforce

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17. Agreement Runs with Land

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18. Waiver

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19. Remedies

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20. Priority

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21. Modification

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22. Further Assurances

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23. Owner's Expense

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24. Severance

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25. Interpretation

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26. Governing Law

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27. Enurement

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28. Entire Agreement

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29. Execution in Counterparts & Electronic Delivery

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SCHEDULE A — Construction Requirements

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bylawhousing agreementGoldstream Avenue

Summary

Council resolved to close the meeting to the public to consider solicitor-client privileged advice.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (i) of the Community Charter to consider: the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

in-camerasolicitor-client privilegeCommunity Charter s.90(1)(i)

Summary

The meeting was adjourned.

Motions (1)

Outcome not recordedMover not recorded

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 4:30 pm.