MeetingsTue, Nov 7, 20231h 22m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Gave first, second and third reading to Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw, creating $16,464,000 reserve fund.
- Adopted rezoning of 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd to allow townhouses, about 16 units (Bylaw 1993).
- Approved Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, launching Accessibility Plan development (Yacucha opposed).
- Approved $5,000 contribution to Horokhiv, Ukraine for science, technology, engineering, arts and math resources (Yacucha opposed).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.
8.1 · Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Vote 6–1Opposed: YacuchaMoved by Harder, seconded by GuiryApproved a $5,000 contribution to the Horokhiv Ukrainian community.
8.2 · Ukraine Support Update (on table)
Vote 6–1Opposed: YacuchaMoved by Szpak, seconded by MorleyAdopted the zoning amendment for 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd.
9.1 · Bylaw No. 1993
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the Growing Communities Reserve bylaw.
9.2 · Bylaw No. 2035
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Morley
Agenda
13 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
The territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were presented.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Members of the public provided input on agenda items (not a Council decision item).
Who spoke (8)
- Wendy Hobbs (Luxon Road)Asks · Growing Communities Reserve bylaw
Asks the city to consider including public-engagement standards in its bylaw, citing Courtenay’s approach and shortcomings in Langford’s strategic-plan engagement. - Lisa FoxballMixed · Reserve funds and Ukraine support
Requests public consultation on reserve spending and later supports Ukraine aid, defending humanitarian volunteers against claims of political self-promotion. - P. Hamilton (Randerson Roads)Concerned · Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee
Asks council to include residents with disabilities from the outset, through a resident task force or the existing accessibility group. - Devin Dignam (Reunion Avenue)Concerned · Ukraine support update
Questions whether Ukraine aid is appropriate municipal spending and urges safeguards against funding political promotion or selectively responding to international crises. - Dee Stroud (Janine Drive)Mixed · Accessibility committee and Ukraine support
Supports accessibility representation by people affected by disability and opposes municipal funding for Ukraine, favoring local housing and support instead. - Kim Robinson (Page Avenue)Mixed · Accessibility committee and Ukraine support
Calls for disabled residents’ participation in accessibility planning and further discussion of funds, favoring local parks and infrastructure over Ukraine aid. - Sandy SeifertSupports · Ukraine support update
Supports contributing $5,000 to Ukraine, describing the donation as a worthwhile continuation of Langford’s global initiatives. - Chris Foxwell (Players Drive)Supports · Ukraine support update
Supports the $5,000 Ukraine donation as a modest contribution alongside substantial community volunteer efforts.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the recommendations for each item on the consent agenda (adopted minutes).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
Summary
Council approved Terms of Reference to establish the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee and launch an Accessibility Plan initiative.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, facilitating the launch of the inaugural Accessibility Plan initiative.
Documents (2)
Staff report providing the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, an accessibility update and recommended next steps to develop a regional Accessibility Plan; first committee meeting set and Langford to host year one.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 16–20EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 16–20BACKGROUND
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Page 16–20COMMENTARY
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Page 16–20FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 16–20LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 16–20OPTIONS
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Page 16–20SUBMITTED BY
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Page 16–20Attachment A: detailed Terms of Reference for the intermunicipal Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee outlining composition, mandate, membership, meetings, quorum, voting, minutes and host responsibilities.
Attachment "A" - CAPITAL WEST ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
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Page 21–25Summary
Council approved a $5,000 contribution to the Ukrainian community of Horokhiv.
Financial impact
$5,000
Motions (1)
THAT Council supports the contribution of $5000 to the Ukrainian community of Horokhiv.
Documents (1)
Interim report on proposed Sister City support for a Ukrainian community (Horokhiv), advising on an upcoming Langford trip and recommending Council consider a $5,000 contribution toward STEAM equipment.
Ukraine Support Update (on table)
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Page 26–28BACKGROUND
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Page 26–28COMMENTARY
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Page 26–28FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–28LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–28OPTIONS
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Page 26–28SUBMITTED BY
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Page 26–28Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1993, the zoning amendment affecting 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd.
Location
3208 Happy Valley Rd
3212 Happy Valley Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No.1993.
Documents (2)
Staff report recommending adoption of Bylaw No. 1993 to rezone 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Road from RR2 to RT1 to permit about 16 townhouse units, noting required amenity contributions and that required covenants and MOTI approval are in place.
Bylaw No. 1993 – Application to Rezone 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Road
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Page 29–31BACKGROUND
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Page 29–31COMMENTARY
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Page 29–31OPTIONS
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Page 29–31SUBMITTED BY
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Page 29–31Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 633 (Bylaw No. 1993) to rezone Lots 5 and 6 (3208 & 3212 Happy Valley Rd) from RR2 to RT1 and to set amenity contributions per townhouse unit.
BYLAW NO. 1993
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Page 32–33Schedule A
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Page 32–33Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2035 to establish a Growing Communities Reserve.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 2035, 2023.
Documents (2)
Staff report advising that the City received a $16,464,000 Growing Communities Fund grant and recommending establishment of a segregated reserve fund by bylaw (per grant terms) and that Council give readings to Bylaw No. 2035.
Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw (Staff Report)
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Page 34–36Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 2035, 2023 establishing the 'Growing Communities Reserve Fund' to hold the Province's Growing Communities Fund proceeds and interest, to be used only for permitted purposes under the funding agreement.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 37BYLAW NO. 2035
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Page 37Summary
Council moved in camera under section 90(1)(k) to consider preliminary negotiations related to a municipal service.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (k) of the Community Charter to consider: negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.