Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - March 26, 2024

Minutes of the Council Meeting - March 18, 2024

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2161 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 960 Jenkins Avenue from R2 to RT1, after the notification process has been completed, and 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. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
   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 storm water management plan; and ii. That a Construction Parking and Traffic Management Plan and Mitigation Plan in accordance with Bylaw 1000 Section 2.5 be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land.

   iii. That the developer will submit Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) calculations prior to issuance of a building permit, and any required improvements and/or upgrades to on site and off-site infrastructure necessary to facilitate proper water supply for the proposed development are to be completed as part of frontage improvements at the applicant’s expense.

   iv. That electric heat pumps will be installed in all townhouse units.

   v. That a separate covenant be registered prior to the registration of a strata plan for the proposed development agreeing that garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein, in favour of the strata.

   vi. That tree protection measures, inclusive of tree protection fencing, are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the tree identified for retention in the arborist report throughout the construction period.

   vii. 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 Tyle III 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.

Motion CARRIED.

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9. REPORTS

9.1 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports

Chief Aubrey provided an overview of the report and responded to questions from Council.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council direct staff to submit an application to the Community Resiliency Investment Program - FireSmart Community Funding & Supports, supporting the proposed activities and willingness for staff to provide overall grant management.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Disaster Risk Reduction Grant - Misting Stations

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council directs staff to submit an application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund-Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Adaptation Funding Stream supporting the proposed activities and confirms the City’s willingness for staff to provide overall grant management.

Motion CARRIED.

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10. BYLAWS

10.1 BYLAW NO. 2144 (Background Report Atached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 705, (3405 Happy Valley Road), Bylaw No. 2144, 2023". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2144.

Motion CARRIED.

10.2 BYLAW NO. 2170 (Background Report Atached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 720, (798 Gwendolynn Drive), Bylaw No. 2170, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

That Council give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading of Bylaw No. 2170.

Motion CARRIED.
OPPOSED: Councillor Morley

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11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 E-Scooter Pilot Project - City of Langford Participation

K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works responded to questions from Council.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council direct staff to:

1. Bring forward a report to the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council recommending that Langford consent to the e-kick scooter pilot program; and
2. Write a letter to neighbouring municipalities Colwood and View Royal encouraging them to also participate in the pilot project.

Motion CARRIED.

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12. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

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.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

Motion CARRIED.

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13. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:02 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer

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