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Council Minutes - November 20, 2023

Official minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting held November 20, 2023, recording attendance, public participation, committee resolutions, reports, bylaw readings/adoptions, and motions passed. Key topics include development applications, Temporary Use Permits, RCMP detachment financing, public spaces bylaw amendments, and proposed 2024 meeting dates.

Key facts

  • Meeting date: November 20, 2023; meeting called to order at 7:02 pm; adjourned at 9:54 pm.
  • Attendance includes Mayor S. Goodmanson and Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha; senior staff listed (CAO, Directors).
  • Council directed staff to request the CRD establish a subregional service to fund a joint RCMP Detachment expansion project up to $103,000,000.
  • Consent agenda: multiple committee minutes received/adopted (including Council Minutes Nov 6, 2023; Special Council Nov 6, 2023; Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Nov 14, 2023).
  • Desmond Drive road closure and park dedication: Council gave Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 first, second and third readings and authorized associated agreements and notices.

Council Minutes - November 20, 2023

Meeting Details

  • Date: November 20, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting

Present

  • Mayor S. Goodmanson
  • Councillor K. Guiry
  • Councillor C. Harder
  • Councillor M. Morley

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
  • Councillor L. Szpak
  • Councillor M. Wagner
  • Councillor K. Yacucha
  • D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
  • L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
  • Inspector S. Rose - Operations Officer, West Shore RCMP
  • W. Schoenefuhs, Parks Planning Coordinator
  • L. Zetaruk, Analyst
  • B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

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1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.

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2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  • Councillor Guiry read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
  • Florence Dick gave a response to the Territorial Acknowledgement on behalf of the iakwarjan Traditional Territory.
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3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

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4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

  • W. Hobbs, Luxton Rd

    • re: item 10.3 - Expressed that good governance should be a top priority of the strategic plan; requested a townhall for public input; requested Code of Conduct policy returned to Council with addition of a process for public complaints.
    • re: item 10.4 - Expressed disappointment that no new committees will be created.
    • re: item 10.2 - Concern regarding closing a portion of a main road.
    • re: item 11.1 - Disappointment that public engagement was not a section of the Bylaw.
  • F. Dick, lakwarian Traditional Territory

    • re: item 10.3 - Stated the difference between reconciliation, supporting families affected by residential schools and (UNDRIP) United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as the governing steps and laws to be incorporated in Canada; expressed concern regarding use of term reconciliation in the strategic plan; requested a plan be brought to leaders Chief Jerome Thomas and Chief Ron Sam and the leadership Council.
  • M. Wignall, Selwyn Rd

    • re: item 10.5 - Expressed concern regarding the unhoused in the community.
  • B. Prette, Massie Dr

    • re: item 10.5 - Concern regarding the unhoused at Danbrook Park; stated money being spent for new bylaw officers should be spent getting more RCMP officers.
  • S. Costello, Robalee Pl

    • re: item 10.1 - Supports option 3 of the resolutions.
    • re: item 10.2 - Supports option 4 of the resolutions.
    • re: item 8.2.1 - Expressed concern regarding the developer's lack of communication with neighbouring residents.
  • P. Hamilton, Granderson Rd

    • re: item 8.2.1 - Does not support a 6-storey building; expressed concern regarding the entry panel at front door and potential visual inaccessibility; expressed gratitude to developers for listening to previous suggestions.
    • re: item 10.1 - Expressed support for option 1 of the resolutions.
  • R. Louie, Langford Resident

    • re: item 10.3 - Supports option 3 of the resolutions; concerned report did not reflect public comments; concerned that lakwarlan leaders were not consulted; concerned indigenous community not consulted; asked why City still planning to hire a climate specialist despite public statements; concerned about hiring a consultant; concerned about lack of a reconciliation plan and lack of communication with Songhees leaders.
  • M. Berry, Massie Dr

    • re: item 10.3 - Would like Council to move forward with the Strategic Plan.
    • re: item 10.5 - Would like amendment to Parks Bylaw stipulating that overnight camping not be in proximity to ground floor residences.
  • L. Plomp, Whimfield Terr

    • re: item 8.1.1 - Expressed support for Park dedication.
    • re: item 10.1 - Supports option 1 of the resolutions; noted existing debts may make it difficult to fund RCMP building.
    • re: item 10.5 - Supports the Bylaws.
    • re: item 10.3 - Expressed gratitude for public engagement regarding strategic plan.
    • re: item 10.2 - Supports use of fees for road closures.
  • J. Kozina, Troon Crt

    • re: item 8.2.2 - Neighbor to the property and does not support development variance permit; stated garage was built without their support; lost view of golf course; would support a flat roof and lower height limit of the garage.
  • S. Rossander, Ravensview Dr

    • re: item 10.1 - Supports option 2 of the resolutions; stated adding another government layer will complicate the process.
  • N. Johal, Langford resident

    • re: item 10.5 - Would like the money spent on RCMP officers.
    • re: item 10.1 - Would like RCMP building built immediately; mentioned change in route of a Christmas truck parade.
  • L. Foxall, Players Dr

    • re: item 10.1 - Disappointed in delay of RCMP building expansion.
    • re: item 10.5 - Stated money should be used to hire RCMP officers instead of Bylaw officers.
    • re: item 6 - Requested Councillor Szpak retract statements.
  • N. Johal, Walfred Pl

    • re: item 10.1 - Expressed concern regarding safety and RCMP officer shortage.
  • D. Dignam, Reunion Ave

    • re: item 10.3 - Expressed gratitude for including renters in the strategic plan; would like renters included in public engagements.
  • S. Plank, Goldstream Ave

    • re: item 10.1 - Supports option 1 of the resolutions.
    • re: item 10.2 - Stated a 20-month road closure is too long and asked for developer to shorten time.
    • re: item 10.3 - Expressed gratitude to staff on summary of public engagement; disappointed that section 6 k. was not reworded; stated unhoused need to be included more; requested more public engagement and a public engagement plan.
  • Fred, Happy Valley Rd

    • re: item 10.1 - Concern regarding delay in RCMP building expansion.
  • B. King, Langford resident

    • re: item 10.3 - Gratitude to Council for response to public feedback; stated public engagement must precede the plan; gratitude for including renters; concern regarding section 6 k. and need for more support for the unhoused.
  • C. Prat, Troon Crt

    • re: item 8.2.2 - Responded to neighbour complaints; stated unaware of neighbour issues; stated roof design must match main house per rule.
  • B. Armstrong, Rodney Rd

    • re: item 10.5 - Expressed support for option 1 of the resolutions.
    • re: item 10.1 - Emphasized importance of morale in the police force; wants building expansion to go forward and to know tax cost.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council at 7:42 pm. extend public participation for first speakers.

Motion CARRIED.


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6. CONSENT AGENDA

  • Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 2, 2023 (RECEIVE)
  • Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 6, 2023 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 6, 2023 (ADOPT)
  • Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - November 14, 2023 (RECEIVE)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.

Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 2, 2023 (RECEIVE)
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 6, 2023 (ADOPT)
Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 6, 2023 (ADOPT)
Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - November 14, 2023 (RECEIVE)

Motion CARRIED.

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7. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.


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8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

8.1 Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 2, 2023

8.1.1 Desmond Drive - Road Closure and Park Dedication

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council: a. Give Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 Vt, 2nd, and 3rd readings; AND
b. Authorize Mayor and CAO to enter into license agreements with the utility companies to permit them to occupy and maintain their existing infrastructure in the Park dedication;
c. Direct staff to post a public notice as prescribed in the Community Charter prior to bylaw adoption; AND
d. Authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute all documents necessary to complete the road closure and park dedication.

Motion CARRIED.

8.2 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - November 14, 2023

8.2.1 Rezoning Application 982-988 Bray Avenue

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council:

  1. Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 2019 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 982-988 Bray Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre 1 (CC1) subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
    ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
    Subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements;
    2. A mitigation plan;
    3. A storm water management plan; and
    4. A construction parking management plan. ii. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; iii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; iv. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type Ill Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; v. That the developer submit the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) calculations prior to the issuance of a development permit to develop the property, and acknowledges that these calculations may determiner different setbacks than what is prescribed in the zone or from what has been grated through variances; vi. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented at a rate no higher than 30% of the median renter income as calculated by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation for Langford for a term not less than 10 years or that a minimum of 5% of the units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN). The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application. vii. That no occupancy permit be issued for the proposed building until a strata plan for the building has been registered, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer. c. Authorize the Director of Planning and Subdivision to issue the following variance in the Form and Character Development Permit for 982-988 Bray Avenue: i. That Section 6.57.07(1)(b) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the interior lot line setback of a building or structure from the required 3 m to 2 m. d. Prior to public hearing, the applicant provide the following changes: i. More prominent street presence for ground floor units
    ii. Design considerations for accessibility and universal design including washer and dryer machines. e. That the proposed car share program and electric heat pumps be provided as a condition of rezoning to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Chief Building Inspector. f. That the foyer panel is designed to accommodate visual challenges, to the satisfactioh of the Chief Building Inspector.

Motion CARRIED.

8.2.2 Development Variance Permit 2038 Troon Court

  • Councillor Harder at 8:15 pm. left the meeting due to a perceived conflict of interest as she has a personal relationship with the applicants.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 2038 Troon Court with the following variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 300: a. That Section 3.05.02(5) be varied to reduce the minimum side lot line setback for an accessory building from 1.0m to 0.72m;
    b. That Section 3.05.01(8) be varied to reduce the setback required for the eaves of the accessory building from 0.45m to 0.36m; AND
    c. That Section 6.95.05 be varied to allow an accessory building to be located within the rear yard that abuts a golf course.
    d. Variances pertain only to the existing structure.
    e. Include screening plantings, between the shed and the property line, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning, as a condition of the variance.
    f. Subject to removal of the accessory shed structure on the property.

Prior to consideration of the Main Motion:

Amendment:

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GOODMANSON

That the subject structure's roof be modified to be flat, and the height restricted to accommodate only the golf cart, to maximize the view to the neighbour.

Motion DEFEATED.

The vote was taken on the Main Motion and declared CARRIED.
Mayor Goodmanson and Councillor Wagner opposed.

Councillor Harder returned to the meeting at 8:29 pm.


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9. NOTICES OF INTENT

9.1 TUP19-0004 - #107-2317 Millstream Road

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP19-0004 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. (formerly known as Planet Cannabis 1188770 BC Ltd.) to continue operating a cannabis retail store at 107-2317 Millstream Road by means of a Temporary Use Permit subject to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Conditions:
    The following conditions are imposed pursuant to section 493 of the Local Government Act:
  2. Whereas: a) The non-medicinal use of cannabis and cannabis related products has historically been prohibited by federal law in Canada and, as a result, has historically been prohibited by the City under its Zoning Bylaw No. 300;
    b) On October 17, 2018, the Federal Government legalized the non-medicinal use of cannabis and cannabis products;
    c) The Federal Government and the Provincial Government have developed a regulatory framework for the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products for non-medicinal use;
    d) The City wishes to authorize the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products within its boundaries, but recognizes that there are challenges associated with it doing so;
    e) The City issued the Request for Proposals for the Retail Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Related Products to seek proposals from individuals and organizations interested in undertaking the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products for non-medicinal use within the City's boundaries, and required that proposals include details as to how the challenges with the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products would be addressed;
    f) The City received and reviewed over 30 proposals in response to the Request for Proposals, and identified Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. proposal as one that best addressed the challenges with the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products; and,
    g) Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. is committed to assisting the City and taking positive steps to address the challenges with the retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products;
    Now therefore be it resolved that Council issue Temporary Use Permit TUP19-0004 to Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. for it to operate a Cannabis Retail Store at 107-2317 Millstream Road for an additional three-year term subject to the terms and conditions in the Temporary Use Permit originally issued by Council on March 2, 2020 and amended by Council on September 20, 2021.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 TUP20-0006 - 988 Mccallum Road

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP20-0006 be issued by the Council for VCMMC to Graham Harrison to allow for additional Victoria Contracting & Municipal Maintenance Corporation employee parking at 988 McCallum Road, subject to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Conditions
    The following conditions are imposed pursuant to section 493 of the Local Government Act: a) That only the portion of the property indicated in Figure 1 may be utilized for the employee parking;
    b) That all recommendations of the Environmental Professional Opinion Memorandum prepared by Craig Barlow, RPBio, are implemented and adhered to through the term of use for employee parking; and
    c) That the lot is not used for parking of large automobiles related to the nearby work site and is only limited to personal vehicles of staff.

Motion CARRIED.


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10. REPORTS

10.1 RCMP Detachment Expansion Project Financing Update

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council direct staff to write a letter to the Capital Regional District (CRD} requesting that the CRD establish a subregional service for the purposes of funding a joint capital project up to $103M.

Motion CARRIED.

10.2 Request for Construction License - Application for lane Closure at 2826 Jacklin Rd

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute licence agreement CON23-0162 with the following amendments: a. the addition of lane delineators instead of cones.

Prior to consideration of the Main Motion:

Amendment:

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute licence agreement CON23--0162 with the following amendments:
A bike detour be established to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
And
THAT a Traffic Impact Assessment be conducted, and recommendations implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering within 6 weeks of issuance of the construction licence. Both of the above amendments to be at the cost of the applicant.

Motion CARRIED.

The vote was taken on the Main Motion and declared CARRIED.

10.3 2023-2027 Draft Council Strategic Plan - Additional Information and Proposed Amendments

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

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  1. THAT Council approves the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan with the following amendments: a. Remove the words "and tenant assistance policies" from Objective lm: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for Affordable Housing, and create the following new objective: ln: Tenant Assistance Supports {Funded, Target Completion Date 04 2025, and in support of the following crises: Housing, Climate and Inequality)
    The City recognizes that tenants experience housing issues in a different way than homeowners and require different forms of support as a result. The City will review best practices for tenant assistance from other similar British Columbia municipalities with the aim of developing tenant assistance supports that are suited for the Langford context. b. Create the following new objective: lo: Update the Zoning Bylaw to reflect the new Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing and Transit-Oriented Development legislation (Funded, Target Completion Date Q2 2024, and in support of the following crises: Housing, Climate and Inequality).
    The Zoning Bylaw will require updating to incorporate new or amended Zones that will implement Provincial Legislation aiming to increase the supply of small-scale multi-unit housing in traditional single-family neighbourhoods and to establish minimum heights/densities for new multi-unit housing near transit stations/hubs. c. Create the following new objective: 1p: Review the Zoning Bylaw to ensure alignment with the Housing Needs Report and OCP (Funded, Target Completion Date Q4 2025, and in support of the following crises: Housing, Climate and Inequality).
    Building on the shorter-term updates outlined in Objective lo, the City will be required to review the Zoning Bylaw following the completion of the updated Housing Needs Report (Objective 1k) and OCP Refresh (Objective la) in order to ensure that the projected housing need can be achieved on pre-zoned land. d. Replace the draft language in Objective lb: Update Amenity Contribution Policy with the following:
    In light of recent announcements from the Province regarding amenity contributions in conjunction with rezoning, the City will review its Amenity Contribution Policy and bring this in line with the Province's proposed Amenity Contribution Charges (ACC). The objective of helping align the needs of the community with the financial value conveyed to development through rezoning will remain paramount. e. Amend the targeted completion date from Q12025 to Q3 2025 for Objective ld: Update the Design Guidelines and Consider an Advisory Design Panel. f. Amend the targeted completion date from Q12025 to Q3 2025 for Objective le: Develop a Climate Action DPA Bylaw. g. Amend the targeted completion date from Q3 2024 to Q2 2025 for Objective li: Review the Zoning Bylaw Parking Requirements in the City Centre. h. Label Objective lm: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for Affordable Housing as partially funded instead of funded. i. Label Objective lj: Review Downtown Public Parking Needs and Related Policies partially funded instead of funded. j. Clarify Objective 2e: Develop Strategies for Disaster Mitigation Due to Climate Change and Build Resiliency as a Community (Partially Funded, Ongoing) by (1) including a specific timeline for an overarching disaster mitigation strategy and providing specific examples of potential initiatives. The amended Objective 2e would read:
    2e: Develop an Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy with Respect to Climate Change and Build Resiliency as a Community Based on Specific Initiatives (Partially Funded, Targeted Completion Date for the Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy is O4 2024)
    The City must act swiftly to develop a disaster mitigation strategy to manage the diverse types of climate impacts, including prolonged heat events, significant storms, floods, droughts, wildfires and associated smoke. Examples of specific initiatives include but are not limited to: implementing a FireSmart Neighbourhood Program, installing water fountains in new and existing parks, improving the tree canopy in the downtown core to reduce urban heat concerns, and updating bylaws to include best practices for developments in Wildfire Urban Interface areas. k. Amend the targeted completion date for Objective 2b: Hire a Climate Change Specialist from Q3 2024 to 01 2024. l. Amend the targeted completion date for Objective 2a: Develop a Climate Action Master Plan from 01 2025 to Q3 2025. m. Amend the language in Objective 4a: Develop a Transportation Master Plan to read:
    The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will be Langford's first official long-term guide for the planning, design, and development of multi-modal transportation infrastructure in accordance with Langford's land use and growth strategies, neighbouring municipalities TMPs for continuity at borders, and any multi-modal regional or provincial transportation plans. This study will examine Langford's current transportation system, identify the constraints and opportunities to improve traffic flow with mode shift, and assess potential infrastructure upgrades. The TMP will consider mitigating strategies for high traffic and high-risk areas (e.g., traffic near current and future schools). n. Amend the language in Objective 4b: Develop an Active Transportation Plan to read:
    An Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will be developed in parallel with a Transportation Master Plan (TMP). It will reduce car dependency by improving the safety and connectivity of the multi-modal network throughout Langford for all travelers. The ATP will identify key corridors and connections, including safe routes to schools, and including recommendations for active transportation infrastructure upgrades that are healthy, enjoyable, and convenient for people of all ages and abilities who choose to travel in many different ways: walking, biking, skateboarding, scooters, wheelchairs, transit, and other active mobility options. o. Remove Objective 5b: Ensure all Budgets are Fiscally Sustainable and Transparent (Funded, Ongoing) and replace it with the following two separate objectives: 5bi: Ensure all Budgets are Fiscally Sustainable (Funded, Ongoing)
    By ensuring strong financial controls, ensuring services are funded from the appropriate sources, building the City's reserves, applying for a variety of grants, and ensuring that funds are allocated with a lens of equity and future generations, the City will ensure that its budgets are responsible and fiscally sustainable. 5bii: Ensure all Budget Documents are Transparent and User Friendly (Funded, Q1 2025)
    The City recognizes it is important for residents to be able to meaningfully participate in the annual budget process. While robust Council and Committee of the Whole meetings support this, the City will continually strive to improve the budget process and budget documents to ensure the public is best able to understand and participate in related decision-making. p. Amend the targeted completion date for Objective 5e: Develop and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025. q. Add the following objective to Strategic Priority Six: Quality of Life
    Objective 6m: Explore Current Library Capacity and Community Needs (Unfunded, Ongoing)
    Currently, the City provides for library services for the residents, through the membership in the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL), through the Juan de Fuca Branch (at West Shore Parks and Recreation), the Goudy Branch (on Goldstream) and the Heritage Branch (in Westhills). The City has not expanded the number or capacity of libraries since 2016, despite the significant growth in population. With this in mind, the City will work with the GVPL to review capacity and community needs, and to potentially identify opportunities to expand library capacity within Langford. r. Relabel Objective 6c: Continue to Take Action Towards Reconciliation (Funded, Ongoing) from funded to partially funded. s. Rename Objective 6b from "Develop a Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan" to "Develop a Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan". t. Amend the Number of Schools in Langford advocacy item to note that schools are needed both in Langford and the West Shore. The amended language would read:
    Number Of Schools in Langford and the West Shore:
    Schools in School District 62 are beyond capacity in many areas of Langford and the West Shore, including some schools that have not even opened yet. School District 62 has identified that five additional schools are needed in the near future but his not secured funding for all of those schools from the Provincial Government. The City will be at the table with School District 62 and the Province to help secure additional schools for Langford and the West Shore.
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Motion CARRIED.

10.4 Proposed 2024 Council Meeting Dates

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council approve the proposed 2024 Regular Council meeting schedule as presented, with the amended correction of the typo on the Committee schedule from 2023 to 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

10.5 Public Spaces Bylaw Amendments

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council approve the addition of two (2) regular, full-time Community Patrol Officers in the 2024 budget, effective January 1st, 2024, to support aligning Langford's bylaws with other municipalities in the region;

Motion CARRIED.


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11. BYLAWS

11.1 BYLAW NO. 2035

"Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 2035, 2023". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2035.

Motion CARRIED.

11.2 BYLAW NO. 2099 (Background report attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 693, (971 Walfred Road) Bylaw No. 2099, 2023". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2099.

Motion CARRIED.

11.3 BYLAW NO. 2133

"Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 (a portion of Desmond Drive), 2023". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2133 first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

11.4 BYLAW NO. 2152

"Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996, Amendment No. 12, Bylaw No. 2152, 2023." (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2152 first second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

11.5 BYLAW NO. 2153

"Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 33, Amendment No. 24, Bylaw No. 2153, 2023." (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2153 first second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.


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12. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 9:54 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

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