Regular Council

THAT Council: Proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 2174 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2691 Sooke Road from CS1 to C9 subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) contributions per dwelling unit of $610 to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and $2,074 to the General Amenity Reserve Fund subject to policy reductions; (b) registration of a 3m road dedication along Sooke Road prior to Bylaw adoption; (c) registration of Section 219 covenants addressing frontage improvements, storm water management, construction parking management plan, mitigation plan, strata plan requirement prior to occupancy, parking allocation covenant, low carbon concrete requirements, housing agreement requiring attainable/rented units, six‑storey height limit, electric heat pumps, and 10% adaptable units; AND authorize variances and other related amendments as set out in the staff report.

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to include the following as a density bonus requirement for all development in the Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9 (C9) zone: 1. The owner on the land to be developed provides at least 100 m2 (1076 ft2) or 5% of the lot area, whichever is greater, as common outdoor amenity space as a bonus for increased density.

THAT Council direct staff to enter into an Encroachment Agreement by way of an Easement with the Owners of EPS9365 for the encroachment of a fence and control panel within the Goldstream Avenue Road Dedication, which may be cancelled by the City in the event the Grantee does not comply with the maintenance, insurance and indemnity provisions of the easement, and authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute all necessary documentation.

THAT Council authorize West Shore Environmental Services to construct the extension of sewer on Jenkins, Glen Lake (West), and Hull Roads, on the basis that only typical sewer connection fees will be charged to those connecting and with no contribution in aid of construction from the City; AND THAT Council approve the award of the construction contract for the Jenkins, Glen Lake (West), and Hull Roads sewer extension to Chew Contracting (Ralmax) at an amount of $2,089,432.50 plus GST.

THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Langford directs staff to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform residents of the need to store refuse and other food sources securely to prevent human-wildlife conflicts; AND further directs staff to explore all legal options, including enacting a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw, to store and secure refuse and food sources securely to prevent bears, cougars, and wolves from accessing and becoming conditioned to, or dependent on, food sources generated or controlled by human activity to protect public safety and support the conservation of local wildlife populations.

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2162.