Minutes of the Council Meeting - April 2, 2024

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Guiry read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Ukraine Delegation Update - Bob Beckett & Bruce Brown

B. Beckett and B. Brown provided a brief overview of their video presentation and updated the City regarding their humanitarian efforts within the Ukraine. B. Beckett noted the delegation will be returning to Horokhiv, Ukraine in September 2024.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. B. Beckett responded.

5.2 Westshore Primary Care Society - Alyssa Andres, Executive Director, & Dr. Spencer Cleave

A. Andres, Executive Director & Dr. Spencer Cleave provided an overview of the work undertaken by the Westshore Primary Care Society.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. Dr. Cleave and A. Andres responded.

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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1 BYLAW NO. 2082

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, (Omnibus No. 60 – Various Housekeeping Items), Bylaw No. 2082, 2023".

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2082 at 7:52 pm.

Director of Planning & Subdivision, Matthew Baldwin advised The City of Langford is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 in the following ways:

• By introducing “accessory dormitories which may include a kitchenette” as a permitted use in the CD2 (Hull’s Field) zone;
• By removing restrictions on where apartments may occur in the City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) Zone excluding Peatt Road, Claude Road, Bryn Maur Avenue, Jacklin Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway;
• By consolidating all daycare capacity exemptions from each zone into Part 3 of the Zoning bylaw.
• By allowing two-family dwellings within the R2 (One-and Two-family Residential) zones on lots less than 600m2 but not less than 500m2 if the lot width is 17m.
• By introducing requirements for accessible parking in all types of multi-family residential development.

Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.

Mayor Goodmanson called a first time for presentations.

• M. Wignall, Selwyn Road - Speaker inquired if the changes to the R2 zone are independent of new housing legislation.
  M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision responded - amendment is independent of the new Provincial legislation.

Mayor Goodmanson called a second time for presentations.
None presented.

Mayor Goodmanson called a third time for presentations.
None presented.

Mayor Goodmanson declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2082 closed at 7:56 pm.

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7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mayor Goodmanson opened Public Participation; closed at 8:19 pm.

• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - re: item 11.1 - Speaker expressed support for Bill C-277. Speaker expressed a need for accessibility changes within the City. Speaker expressed a need for the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee to expand membership to include the public and allow public participation at meetings.

• W. Bowers, Langford Resident - re: item 5.2 - Speaker expressed support for the presentation. re: item 10.4 and 10.5 - Speakers comments were not on topic.

• C. Foxall, Players Drive - re: item 5.1 - Speaker expressed support for the Ukraine presentation. Speaker expressed a need for support and fundraising from residents and the City of Langford to support these initiatives. re: item 5.2 - Speaker expressed support for the Westshore Primary Care Society and encouraged Council to review options to support.

• M. Wignall, Selwyn Road - re: item 5.1 - Speaker expressed support for the presentations noting the importance of coming together to solve these large issues and assist globally. re: item 5.2 - Speaker expressed a need for more doctors and supports the work being undertaken by the Society. re: item 10.4 - Speaker expressed support for the Transportation Master Plan noting there is still an OCP refresh coming. Speaker wished to see Council finish the OCP refresh before completing the Transportation Master Plan.

• L. Foxall, Langford Resident - re: item 10.4 and 10.5 - Speaker expressed concern with the consultant costs proposed for the Transportation Master Plan & Active Transportation Plan and the Parks Master Plan. re: 12.5 - Speaker expressed support for the alternative taxation scheme. re: item 5.1 - Speaker expressed support for the Ukraine delegation. re: item 5.2 - Speaker expressed support for the work undertaken by the Westshore Primary Care Society.

• W. Hobbs, Luxton Road - re: item 5.1 - Speaker expressed a need for balance with support locally as well as globally. re: item 10.4 - Speaker expressed a need to refresh the OCP. Speaker expressed concern for the use of consultants wishing to see work undertaken by staff instead. re: item 5.2 - Speaker expressed a need for Council to advocate to the Provincial government regarding health care in our community and beyond.

• S. Sifert, Langford Resident - re: item 10.4 and 10.5 - Speaker noted that the OCP is a Strategic Plan. Speaker wished to see amendments done by staff and not consultants. Speaker expressed a need to refresh the OCP and not continue producing plans. re: item 12.5 - Speaker expressed support for the alternate taxation scheme as presented.

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8. CONSENT AGENDA

• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - February 8, 2024 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - March 18, 2024 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - March 26, 2024 (RECEIVE)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

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

Motion CARRIED.

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9. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration.

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10. REPORTS

10.1 TUP21-0003 - Station Road - Request for Extension

M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision provided an overview of the application.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Communications and Economic Development and M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision responded.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council:
Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider renewing Temporary Use Permit TUP21-0003 for a period of three years for the lands identified on the site map attached as Appendix A, to allow for the following uses:
a) Artist or craftsperson studio
b) Cultural facility
c) Licensed premises
d) Office
e) Parking facility
f) Public assembly and entertainment uses
g) Recreation facility, outdoor
h) Restaurant
i) Retail store
j) Tourist information centre
k) Transportation terminal
l) Food trucks

Subject to the following conditions:

1. Waive the requirement for a Form and Character Development Permit provided that site remains in substantial accordance with form and character previously approved by Council.
   AND
2. Direct staff to prepare the amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to include a definition of “food truck”.

Motion CARRIED.

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10.2 Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project

K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works provided an overview of the report.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works responded.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council consents to the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project taking place within the City of Langford starting on April 5, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

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10.3 Award of Construction Contract for Westwind Retaining Wall

K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works provided an overview of the report.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance responded.

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council award the construction contract for the Westwind Drive Retaining Wall Replacement to Don Mann Excavating Ltd. at an amount of $615,958.00 plus GST to be funded from the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
AND

THAT Council authorize Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute this construction contract.

Motion CARRIED.

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10.4 Scope of Transportation Master Plan & Active Transportation Plan RFP

K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works provided an overview of the report.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works responded.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council endorse the Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan RFP scope of work as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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10.5 Scope of Parks Master Plan RFP

Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities provided an overview of the report.
Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities and L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Climate Change responded.

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council endorse the Parks, Recreation and Trails RFP scope of work as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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11. CORRESPONDENCE

11.1 Request for Support of Bill C-277

Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. M. Watmough, Director of Protective and Legislative Services responded.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council endorse the content of, and supports, the federal private member’s Bill C-277 – National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act.
AND
THAT Council requests the Mayor to write to other municipalities in BC urging them to endorse the content of, and support, the federal private member’s Bill C-277 – National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act, and express that support to their local Members of Parliament, provincial MLAs, and municipal council members.
AND
THAT Council request the Mayor to write to MP Alistair MacGregor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, federal Minister of Health Mark Holland, and Victoria MP Laurel Collins, noting the City of Langford's support for Bill C-277 – National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act.

Motion CARRIED.

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12. BYLAWS

12.1 BYLAW NO. 2082

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, (Omnibus No. 60 – Various Housekeeping Items), Bylaw No. 2082, 2023". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2082 second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

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12.2 BYLAW NO. 2151 (Background Report Attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 709 (2832, 2834, 2836, and 2838 Knotty Pine Road), Bylaw No. 2151, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2151.

Motion CARRIED.

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12.3 BYLAW NO. 2170 (Background Report Attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 720, (798 Gwendolynn Drive), Bylaw No. 2170, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2170.

Motion CARRIED.
OPPOSED: Councillor Morley

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12.4 BYLAW NO. 2177 (Background Report Attached)

"Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2177, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2177, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

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12.5 BYLAW NO. 2178 (Background Report Attached)

“City of Langford Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw, No. 2178, 2024”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2178, City of Langford Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw, No. 2178, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

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13. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

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