MeetingsTue, Oct 10, 20233h 00m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Gave 2nd/3rd readings to rezone 3405 Happy Valley Rd for ~13 lots; $660/$3,960 per lot (Bylaw 2144)
- Gave 2nd/3rd readings to remove extra parking requirement for three‑bedroom apartments (Bylaw 2135)
- Rescinded prior readings; gave new first reading to omnibus zoning bylaw; new public hearing scheduled (Bylaw 2082)
- Directed staff to apply for Active Transportation grants: Bellamy Road path $1,050,000; VMP intersections $500,000
- Renewed temporary use permit allowing non‑medical cannabis store at #107‑2317 Millstream Rd for three years (TUP19‑0004)
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved renewal of the temporary use permit at 107-2317 Millstream Road for three years.
10.1 · Renewal of TUP19-0004 #107-2317 Millstream Road
Vote 6–0Moved by Morley, seconded by YacuchaDirected staff to apply for two Active Transportation grants totalling $1,550,000.
10.2 · BC Active Transportation Grant
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryApproved the lease with Broad Street Cycles and authorized its execution.
10.4 · JLBP Bike Shop Contract - Broad Street Cycles
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryApproved the committee recommendations and directed staff to submit the CRD questionnaire with added response.
10.5 · CRD Transportation Governance Engagement
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryRescinded previous readings and gave first reading to revised zoning bylaw; directed public hearing.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2082 — "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, (Omnibus No. 60 - Various Housekeeping Items), Bylaw No. 2082, 2023" (Rescind First, Second AND Third Readings AND GIVE NEW First Reading)
Moved by Harder, seconded by MorleyRejected the amendment to remove sections 8 and 9 from the omnibus zoning bylaw.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2082 — "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, (Omnibus No. 60 - Various Housekeeping Items), Bylaw No. 2082, 2023" (Rescind First, Second AND Third Readings AND GIVE NEW First Reading)
DefeatedMoved by Yacucha, seconded by SzpakGave second and third readings to zoning amendment removing second parking stalls for three-bedroom units.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2135 — "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 701 (Omnibus No. 63 - Remove Clause Requiring Second Parking Stall for Three‑Bedroom Units)" (Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryGave second and third readings to zoning amendment to rezone 3405 Happy Valley Road.
12.3 · Bylaw NO. 2144 — "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 705, (3405 Happy Valley Road), Bylaw No. 2144, 2023" (Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Harder
Agenda
23 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Acting Mayor called the meeting to order.
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Council read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
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Meeting conduct rules were read for the benefit of attendees.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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BC Transit presented on the RapidBus (Blink) Westshore Line and related station/priority projects.
Documents (1)
BC Transit presentation providing an overview of the Victoria Regional Transit System, RapidBus program, the Westshore (Blink) RapidBus launch, planned stations and corridor improvements, fleet electrification and next steps for implementation.
Blink RapidBus Westshore Line — BC Transit Update
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Page 3–21Presentation Overview
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Page 3–21Victoria Regional Transit System Overview
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Page 3–21System Operates Through Partnership: BC Transit’s Model
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Page 3–21Background: Victoria Regional Transit Commission
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Page 3–21Local Government Collaboration
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Page 3–21Electronic Fare Collection System (Umo)
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Page 3–21Low Carbon Fleet Program
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Page 3–21Victoria Regional Transit System Deployment
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Page 3–21Transit Future Network
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Page 3–21RapidBus
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Page 3–21RapidBus Implementation Strategy
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Page 3–21West Shore RapidBus Line Launch
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Page 3–21Island Highway – Westshore RapidBus Improvements
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Page 3–21Westshore RapidBus - Proposed Stations
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Page 3–21Westshore RapidBus Station Planning
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Page 3–21Westshore RapidBus Projects – Next Steps
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Page 3–21Questions?
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Page 3–21Summary
Public hearings were held for two zoning bylaw amendments (Bylaw Nos. 2144 and 2135).
Summary
Public hearing regarding rezoning 3405 Happy Valley Road from RR2 to RS1 to allow about 13 small‑lot single family lots.
Location
3405 Happy Valley Road
Documents (2)
Bylaw No. 2144 to amend the Langford Zoning Bylaw by rezoning 3405 Happy Valley Road (Lot 6, Plan 6533) from Rural Residential 2 (RR2) to Residential Small Lot 1 (RS1) to allow a residential subdivision.
PUBLIC HEARING — 10 October 2023
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Page 22–24CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 22–24Public notice advertising the October 10, 2023 Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2144 to rezone 3405 Happy Valley Road, and providing participation and submission details.
Notice of Public Hearing
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Page 66Summary
Public hearing regarding removing the requirement for a second off‑street parking stall for three‑bedroom apartment units.
Summary
Members of the public spoke to various agenda items during the public participation period.
Who spoke (8)
- Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Road)Opposes · Code of Conduct
Opposes the Code of Conduct as written and urges consistent application rather than a “do as I say, not as I do” approach. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Parking bylaw; CRD transportation plan
Opposes larger required parking stalls over housing-cost and density impacts, and opposes Langford joining the CRD transportation plan without consultation and cost clarity. - Sandy Seifert (Walford Road)Concerned · Council meeting minutes
Challenges the September 25 minutes as misleading and asks that public participation and the reason for the recess be accurately recorded. - A residentAsks · Territory acknowledgement
Requests that councillors and staff take turns reading the territory acknowledgement and that the minutes identify each reader as a reconciliation step. - Gabe Haythorn Thwaite (Pete Road)Asks · BC Transit service
Asks BC Transit to demonstrate service and ridership improvements, expand up-island service, improve accessibility, and reduce or eliminate fares. - Mike Morton (Phelps Avenue)Opposes · CRD transportation governance
Opposes creating more CRD transportation bureaucracy and urges Langford to address existing issues through BC Transit instead. - Ron Coutre (Goldstream Avenue)Mixed · Omnibus bylaw 2082
Supports most omnibus bylaw changes but asks council to remove garage-size increases for broader design-guideline review because of potential density impacts. - L Plomp (Windshill Terrace)Supports · Omnibus bylaw 2082
Supports larger garages to accommodate work vehicles and storage, helping reduce pressure to park oversized vehicles on neighborhood streets.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda (minutes and reports) as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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No items were removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration.
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Council considered five staff reports and made decisions on each report.
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Council renewed the temporary use permit to allow a non‑medical cannabis retail store at 107‑2317 Millstream Road for three more years.
Location
107-2317 Millstream Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council renew TUP19-0004 to allow a non-medical cannabis retail store at 107-2317 Millstream Road for an additional term of three years.
Summary
Council authorized staff to apply for BC Active Transportation grants for two local projects with a total estimated cost of $1,550,000.
Financial impact
$1,550,000— BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant (application)
Motions (1)
Council resolves that the City's share of funding for the Bellamy Road Multi-Use Path from Treanor Avenue to Bellany Link and Intersection Improvements on Veterans Memorial Parkway at Goldstream Avenue and Veterans Memorial Parkway at Peatt Road is available and supported, that these projects are a municipal priority, that these projects will be complete within the required timeline, that these proposed projects are shovel ready according to the criteria in section three of the infrastructure application. And therefore, Council direct staff to apply for the 2023 B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for each of the following projects: 1. Bellamy Road Multi-Use Path from Treanor Ave to Bellamy Link, at a total estimated cost of $1,050,000; AND 2. Intersection Improvements on Veterans Memorial Parkway at Goldstream Avenue and Veterans Memorial Parkway at Peatt Road, at a total estimated cost of $500,000.
Summary
Council received the 2023 Tax Sale report for information.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the 2023 Tax Sale report for information.
Summary
Council approved the lease agreement with Broad Street Cycles Limited for the JLBP Bike Shop and authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute the lease.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approves the lease agreement with Broad Street Cycles Limited on the terms as attached with such minor amendments as may be required and that Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the lease agreement.
Summary
Council approved Committee of the Whole recommendations and directed staff to submit a completed CRD questionnaire with an additional response.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the recommendations from the Committee of the Whole and direct staff to submit the attached completed questionnaire to the CRD on behalf of the City of Langford, with the addition of the following response to question 2C: Agree.
Summary
Council considered correspondence regarding consent for CRD Bylaw No. 4551.
Motions (1)
THAT Council consent to the CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4551 "Land Assembly, Housing and Land Banking Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2023"
Summary
Council considered three bylaw matters including rescinding and re‑reading an omnibus bylaw and giving second/third readings to two zoning amendment bylaws.
Summary
Council rescinded prior readings of Bylaw 2082, gave it a new first reading as revised, and directed staff to schedule a new public hearing; an amendment to remove sections 8 and 9 was moved and defeated.
Motions (2)
That Council: Rescind 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw No. 2082; AND Give 1st reading to Bylaw No. 2082, as revised; AND Direct staff to schedule a new Public Hearing for the revised version of Bylaw No. 2082.
Amendment: THAT Council: Rescind 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw No. 2082; AND Give 1st reading to Bylaw No. 2082, as revised; AND Direct staff to schedule a new Public Hearing for the revised version of Bylaw No. 2082. AND Remove section 8 and 9 be from the Omnibus No. 60 of Bylaw No. 2082.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2135 second and third readings.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2135 second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2144 second and third readings.
Location
3405 Happy Valley Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2144 second and third readings.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:00 pm.