MeetingsTue, Dec 5, 20231h 24m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 operating budget; Langford pays $2,640,819, up $236,810 (9.9%).
- Approved West Shore Parks & Recreation 2024 budget; Langford requisition $3,276,205, up $138,735 (4.42%).
- Gave first reading to rezoning for 957 Walfred allowing approximately 17 townhomes; public hearing scheduled (Bylaw 1927).
- Adopted parks bylaw amendments restricting overnight shelters, banning drug paraphernalia in parks (Bylaw 2152).
- Donated the 2004 Freightliner fire engine to Malahat Fire Rescue; Langford to fund replacement in 2026.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to inform regulator of no objection and opt out for 2345 Millstream Rd.
9.1 · Application for Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement at The Rack Bistro, 2345 Millstream Rd
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by YacuchaDonated the 2004 Freightliner to Malahat Fire Rescue and planned replacement funding in 2026.
9.2 · Fire Engine Request from Malahat Fire Rescue
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyApproved the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2024 budget.
9.3 · West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2024 Budget
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerApproved the Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 operating budget and five-year plan.
9.4 · Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 Budget
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerApproved an amendment requiring the developer to restore original window sizes.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 1927 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 706 (957 Walfred Road) (First Reading)
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryGave first reading to the 957 Walfred Road zoning amendment, allowed north doors, scheduled hearing.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 1927 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 706 (957 Walfred Road) (First Reading)
Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryGave all readings to the 726 Percy Place road closure; directed staff to post notice.
10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2029 - Road Closure Bylaw No. 2029 (726 Percy Pl) (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryAdopted the road closure for a portion of Desmond Drive.
10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2133 - Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 (a portion of Desmond Drive) (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by WagnerAdopted the municipal parks regulation amendment.
10.4 · Bylaw NO. 2152 - Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996, Amendment No. 12 (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Morley, seconded by SzpakAdopted the traffic and highways bylaw amendment.
10.5 · Bylaw NO. 2153 - Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 33, Amendment No. 24 (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakDeferred the variance permit for 2038 Troon Court, allowing the applicant to provide more information.
11.1 · DVP23-0007 - 2038 Troon Court
Vote 4–2Opposed: Guiry, YacuchaMoved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyWithdrawn amendment directing staff to assist the applicant with reducing the roof size.
11.1 · DVP23-0007 - 2038 Troon Court
WithdrawnMoved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
20 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
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The City Territorial Acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read aloud.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as amended (moved item 9 to item 11 and renumbered).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented with the amendment of moving item 9 to item 11 and renumbering the agenda accordingly.
Summary
Members of the public spoke to items on the agenda (e.g., 2038 Troon Court, fire engine donation, bylaws, parks and homelessness issues).
Who spoke (11)
- Patsy Hamilton (Langford)Opposes · Troon Court shed application
Opposes the golf-cart shed application, citing its appearance and effect on a neighbor’s home value, but considers a smaller shed acceptable. - Mike Wignell (Sullivan Road)Mixed · Bistro, fire engine, and parks bylaws
Supports the bistro expansion and fire-engine donation, but questions whether park-hour changes help and urges humane facilities and services for unhoused residents. - Ren Louie (Langford)Supports · Bistro, fire engine, and library budget
Supports the bistro expansion, fire-engine donation, and library operating budget as worthwhile local investments. - Lisa Foxhall (Players Drive)Concerned · Parks bylaws and encampments
Raises concerns about downtown safety and asks council for a substantive response to encampments rather than a bylaw-enforcement stopgap. - Sandy Seifert (Walford Road)Asks · Parks bylaw 177
Requests a concrete long-term response to park encampments and an update on the park-naming bylaw. - Mickey Audison (Machosen Road)Asks · Parks bylaw 177
Requests a temporary halt to confiscating shelter and belongings during extreme-weather events and urges council to follow relevant housing and encampment guidance. - Jason Cosina (Troon Court)Opposes · Troon Court shed application
Opposes approval as built, citing unpermitted construction and neighbor impacts, and supports a smaller building or lower roofline. - Jay Elwood (Hannington Road)Supports · Troon Court shed application
Supports the application, noting that summer tree cover obscures the roof and the structure poses little concern. - Kyle Volikovsky (Walford Road) · Agenda item 11.1
Offers to answer council questions about agenda item 11.1. - Dave A. (Nicholas Drive)Asks · Parks bylaws and encampments
Requests bathrooms, running water, regional support, and a long-term plan instead of earlier park clearings. - Chris Pratt (Troon Court)Mixed · Troon Court shed application
Seeks a compromise with the neighbors and is open to a lower roofline while hoping to retain the golf-cart shed.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the items on the Consent Agenda, including minutes from November 20, 2023 (Special Council and Council).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No matters were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Council received minutes from the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board meeting held on October 12, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board meeting held on October 12, 2023.
Documents (1)
WSPRS Board minutes (Oct 12, 2023) covering operational updates, strategic plan, asset management, programming, and financial/operational statistics.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - October 12, 2023
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Page 20–28CALL TO ORDER
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Page 20–28APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Page 20–28APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Page 20–28PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Page 20–28CHAIR’S REMARKS
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Page 20–28STANDING COMMITTEES
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Page 20–28OLD BUSINESS
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Page 20–28NEW BUSINESS
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Page 20–28FOR INFORMATION - Part 1 of 2
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Page 20–28FOR INFORMATION - Part 2 of 2
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Page 20–28IN CAMERA
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Page 20–28ADJOURNMENT
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Page 20–28Summary
Council informed the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City has no objections and will opt out of the notification process for The Rack Bistro (2345 Millstream Rd).
Location
2345 Millstream Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to Inform the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Langford has no objections and will opt out of the notification process for the Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement of the Rack Bistro located at 2345 Millstream Road.
Documents (1)
Staff report seeking Council comment/authorization for City notification process relating to an application to the LCRB for a Patron Participation Entertainment endorsement for The Rack Bistro at 2345 Millstream Road.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 44–46Background
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Page 44–46Commentary
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Page 44–46Options
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Page 44–46Submitted By
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Page 44–46Concurrence
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Page 44–46Summary
Council agreed to donate the 2004 Freightliner to Malahat Fire Rescue and to plan for a replacement apparatus in the Five-Year Financial Plan for 2026 following an assessment.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: (1) Donate the 2004 Freightliner to Malahat Fire Rescue, as is, without any of the equipment (unless agreed upon by the Fire Chiefs); AND (2) Continue to fund a replacement apparatus in 2026 in our Five-Year Financial Plan following an assessment to determine fleet requirements for Langford Fire at that time.
Documents (1)
Request from Malahat Fire Rescue to acquire Langford's 2004 Freightliner fire apparatus; staff present options including donation, sale, or holding for replacement planning.
Staff Report: Fire Engine Request from Malahat Fire Rescue
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Page 47–49Summary
Council approved the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2024 budget.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2024 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget.
Documents (2)
City staff report presenting the WSPRS 2024 proposed budget and municipal requisition request and seeking Council approval or direction.
Staff Report: West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2024 Budget
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Page 50WSPRS budget package and supporting staff report materials detailing the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets, requisition calculations, program and asset information.
Appendix: 2024 West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) Budget Package to Council
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Page 51–82WSPR STAFF REPORT
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Page 51–822024 BUDGET — 2024-2028 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
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Page 51–82BUDGET COMPARISON (2022–2024)
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Page 51–822024 CAPITAL SUMMARY
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Page 51–82RESERVE CONTINUITY (2023–2028)
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Page 51–82CONVERTED ASSESSMENT TOTALS (2024)
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Page 51–82IMPACT TO TAXATION
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Page 51–82REQUISITION REQUEST AND PER CAPITA COST
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Page 51–82OPERATING INCOME AND SUMMARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 51–82OPERATING INCOME AND SUMMARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 51–82CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (Selected)
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Page 51–82FEES AND CHARGES 2024–2025 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 51–82FEES AND CHARGES 2024–2025 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 51–82Summary
Council approved the Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 operating budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.
Documents (1)
City staff report presenting the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) 2024 budget request for Council consideration.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 83–94Letter: Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
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Page 83–942024 Budget and 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan
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Page 83–94BUDGET AT A GLANCE
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Page 83–942024 Municipal Contributions
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Page 83–94Notes to the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan - Part 1 of 2
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Page 83–94Notes to the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan - Part 2 of 2
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Page 83–94Summary
Council gave First Reading to Bylaw No. 1927 for 957 Walfred Road, directed doors on Blocks A and B be allowed to remain, directed staff to schedule a Public Hearing, and carried an amendment to restore original window design sizes.
Location
957 Walfred Road
Motions (2)
THAT Council direct staff to have the developer set the window design sizes back to their original design sizes.
THAT Council: 1. Give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1927; AND 2. Allow the front doors of Blocks "A" and "B" to remain on the north face of the units, as per the original site plan; AND 3. Direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1927.
Documents (1)
Bylaw package for Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 706 (Bylaw No. 1927) concerning 957 Walfred Road, including background report and readings status.
Bylaw No. 1927 – Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 706 (957 Walfred Road) (Background report attached)
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Page 95–104EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 95–104BACKGROUND:
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Page 95–104COMMENTARY:
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Page 95–104OPTIONS:
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Page 95–104Appendix A
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Page 95–104CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 95–104Summary
Council directed staff to post public notice for a road closure and gave Bylaw No. 2029 (726 Percy Place) first, second and third readings.
Location
726 Percy Pl
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Direct staff to post public notice for a road closure and disposition as prescribed in the Community Charter; AND 2. THAT Council give Road Closure Bylaw No. 2029, 2023 (726 Percy Place) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings.
Documents (1)
Road Closure Bylaw No. 2029 (726 Percy Place) package for consideration (First, Second and Third Readings referenced).
Bylaw No. 2029 – Road Closure Bylaw (726 Percy Place), 2023
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Page 105–112Staff Report to Council
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Page 105–112CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 105–112Summary
Council adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 for a portion of Desmond Drive.
Location
Desmond Drive
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2133.
Documents (1)
Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 regarding a portion of Desmond Drive, including report and recommendation (Adoption referenced in agenda).
Bylaw No. 2133 – Road Closure Bylaw (a portion of Desmond Drive), 2023
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Page 113–117Staff Report to Council
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Page 113–117CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 113–117Summary
Council adopted Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2152 (Amendment No. 12).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2152.
Documents (1)
Amendment to the Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw (No. 177, 1996) brought forward as Bylaw No. 2152 for Adoption.
Bylaw No. 2152 – Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996, Amendment No. 12 (Bylaw No. 2152, 2023)
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Page 118–120Summary
Council adopted Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 2153 (Amendment No. 24).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2153.
Documents (1)
Amendment to the Traffic and Highways Bylaw (No. 33) presented as Bylaw No. 2153 for Adoption.
Bylaw No. 2153 – Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 33, Amendment No. 24 (Bylaw No. 2153, 2023)
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Page 121Summary
Council tabled DVP23-0007 for 2038 Troon Court to allow the applicant to bring more information; Councillors K. Guiry and K. Yacucha opposed the tabling motion. Councillor C. Harder left the meeting due to a perceived conflict of interest.
Location
2038 Troon Court
Motions (3)
THAT Council table the item to allow the applicant to bring forth more information to a future Council meeting.
THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP23-0007 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to Chris Prat and Angelina Bell to allow for an existing shed to remain in its current location at 2038 Troon Court subject to terms, variances and conditions as listed.
THAT Council direct staff to assist the applicant in reducing the roof size design. (withdrawn by the mover)
Documents (1)
Development Variance Permit application package and public submissions regarding an existing shed at 2038 Troon Court requesting reduced setbacks and allowance within a rear yard abutting a golf course.
Development Variance Permit – DVP23-0007 (2038 Troon Court)
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Page 29–43Notice of Intent
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Page 29–43Public Submissions and Correspondence - Part 1 of 2
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Page 29–43Public Submissions and Correspondence - Part 2 of 2
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Page 29–43References to Other Documents and Bylaws (as cited in submissions)
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Page 29–43Additional Images (from PDF pages)
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Page 29–43Summary
Council moved into a closed (in-camera) session under section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter to consider litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (g) of the Community Charter to consider litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.