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Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 6, 2023
Official minutes for the City of Langford council meeting held November 6, 2023, recording attendance, public participation, motions and decisions including committee terms of reference, bylaw adoptions/readings, an allocation to Ukraine, and an in-camera session.
Key facts
- Date: November 6, 2023; Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm; In-camera at 8:22 pm; Adjourned at 9:56 pm
- Attendance: Mayor S. Goodmanson and Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha (plus senior staff list)
- Approved: Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (Motion carried; Councillor Yacucha opposed)
- Approved contribution of $5,000 to the Ukrainian community of Horokhiv (Motion carried; Councillor Yacucha opposed)
- Adopted Bylaw No. 1993 (Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 633) concerning 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd
Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 6, 2023
Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
- Mayor S. Goodmanson
- Councillor K. Guiry
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor M. Morley
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Councillor K. Yacucha
ATTENDING
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- B. Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
- M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services
- M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Communications & Economic Development - Remote
- L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement - Remote
- C. Lowe, IT Support Specialist
- B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator
Meeting available by teleconference.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councillor Wagner read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES
M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- W. Hobbs, Luxton Rd - re: Item 9.2 - The speaker inquired if the City of Langford belonged to an organization named the international association of public participation. The speaker would like a bylaw regarding public participation.
- L. Foxall, Langford - re: Item 9.2 - The speaker would like public consultation for funding allocation. The speaker inquired why staff recommended that the money not be allocated at this time.
- P. Hamilton, Granderson Rd - re: Item 8.1 - The speaker is concerned about the manner in which the committee will evolve without public input. The speaker is concerned about the lack of representation of the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues on the City of Langford's website. The speaker is concerned about accessibility challenges within the City. The speaker would like more input regarding the development of the new committee from persons with lived experiences.
- D. Dignam, Reunion Ave - Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the group representing aid to Ukraine. The speaker is concerned that some group members are doing so to improve political status in the City. The speaker supports option 2 of the resolutions.
- D. Stroud, Jeanine Dr - re: Item 8.1 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding having persons with lived experiences be a part of the new committee. re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding a municipality contributing funds to global issues. The speaker expressed the funds could be spent on local issues.
- K. Robinson, Paige Ave - re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the funds not being used locally. re: Item 8.1 - The speaker requested that persons with lived experiences should be a part of the development of the new committee. re: Item 9.2 - The speaker requested that the public have input on the use of any funds. The speaker would like the funds allocated to parks and infrastructure. The speaker requested that all buildings follow the BC building code for accessibility.
- S. Sifert, Walfred Rd - re: Item 8.2 - The speaker supports option 1 of the resolutions. The speaker expressed support for global initiatives.
- C. Foxall, Players Dr - re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed support for option 1 of the resolutions. Expressed gratitude for the community support for the aid to Ukraine.
- L. Foxall, Langford - re: Item 6 - The speaker expressed gratitude for the thoroughness of the October 23, 2023, minutes. re: Item 8.2 - The speaker thanked Bob Beckett for all his hard work with the efforts to acquire aid for the people of Ukraine.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - October 23, 2023 (ADOPT)
- Minutes of the Council Meeting - October 23, 2023 (ADOPT)
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
- Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - October 23, 2023 (ADOPT)
- Minutes of the Council Meeting - October 23, 2023 (ADOPT)
Motion CARRIED.
7. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None were removed.
8. REPORTS
8.1 Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council approve the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, facilitating the launch of the inaugural Accessibility Plan initiative.
Motion CARRIED.
Councillor Yacucha opposed.
8.2 Ukraine Support Update (on table)
B. Brown gave a summary of what the funds will be used for in the community of Horokhiv, Ukraine.
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council supports the contribution of $5000 to the Ukrainian community of Horokhiv.
Motion CARRIED.
Councillor Yacucha opposed.
9. BYLAWS
9.1 BYLAW NO. 1993 (Background report attached)
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 633, (3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd), Bylaw No. 1993, 2022". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No.1993.
Motion CARRIED.
9.2 BYLAW NO. 2035 (Background report attached)
“Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 2035, 2023” (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 2035, 2023.
Motion CARRIED.
10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
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.
Motion CARRIED.
The meeting went in camera at 8:22 pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 9:56 pm.
Motion CARRIED.
Presiding Council Member
Certified Correct - Corporate Officer