City of Langford Council Minutes - June 3, 2024

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Corporate Officer, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• Resident, 915 Brock Ave - re: Item 9.4 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the proposed development. The speaker inquired about the rezoning designation of the area. The speaker inquired about a traffic impact study.
• N. Bird, Victoria Resident - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors.
• J. McGill, Langford Resident - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors.
• L. Cronin, Langford Resident - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors.
• A. Allen, Langford Resident - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors.
• R. Louie, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed that the Strategic Plan does not meet the criteria for the UBCM Community Excellence Award. re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors.
• W. Hobbs, Luxton Rd - re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed that the Strategic Plan does not meet the criteria for the UBCM Community Excellence Award. The speaker expressed that the amount of notice of motions goes against the Strategic Plan.
• J. Strauss, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.4 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the proposed development. The speaker inquired about the proposed parking. The speaker inquired about tree damage to neighbouring properties.
• W. Bowers, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the proposed Firehall DCC's Bylaw.
• S. Sifert, Langford Resident - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors. re: Item 8.1 - The speaker expressed concern about funding for the Firehall DCC's. re: Item 8.2 - The speaker expressed they do not support the application for the UBCM Community Excellence Award.
• B. Armstrong, Rodney Rd - re: Items 8.3 & 8.4 - The speaker expressed support for the notice of motions regarding free transit for youth and seniors. re: Item 8.1 - The speaker inquired about the cost, timeline and location regarding the proposed Firehall.

6. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting - May 21, 2024

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Council meeting held on May 21, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

7. CORRESPONDENCE

7.1 Legislative Reform Initiative

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council direct staff to write a letter of support regarding the proposed reform of the Local Government Act (LGA).

Motion CARRIED.

8. NOTICE OF MOTION

8.1 Notice of Motion from May 21, 2024 - Fire Hall DCC Bylaw - Councillor Guiry

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

WHEREAS the 2022 Langford Fire Rescue Fire Master Plan recommends for "LFR to begin the process of securing funding with City approval to then enter the design phase for a new Fire Station #1 to consolidate resources from Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #3" as a short-term recommendation that would improve emergency response service delivery in Langford;

And WHEREAS in 2023 the Province of BC amended Bill 46 to expand what can be levied by Development Cost Charges to include fire protection which would share the cost of new fire protection infrastructure equitably between existing users and new development;

THEREFORE, the City of Langford Council directs staff to start planning for a new Fire Station #1 as recommended in the Langford Fire Rescue Fire Master Plan and establish a DCC Bylaw to support the building and development of the new fire station.

Motion CARRIED.

8.2 Notice of Motion from May 21, 2024 - UBCM Community Excellence Award - Councillor Wagner

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK

WHEREAS UBCM has a Community Excellence Award to recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations, regional districts, and local governments that have implemented projects or programs that go above and beyond in meeting the purposes of local government in BC;

And WHEREAS the awards are intended to showcase outstanding initiatives and share them with other members to implement in their own communities;

And WHEREAS the City of Langford's Inaugural Strategic Plan meets the criterion set out above;

Therefore, I move that Council resolve to support the nomination of Langford's Inaugural Strategic Plan in being considered for a 2024 UBCM Community Excellence Award.

Motion CARRIED.

8.3 Notice of Motion from May 21, 2024 - Free Transit for Young People in BC - Councillor Harder

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

WHEREAS the Get On Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and Translink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets;

WHEREAS encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for cities in terms of reduced congestion, lower emissions, and increased social inclusion;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to expand the Get On Board program to include all youth up to the age of 18.

Motion CARRIED.

8.4 Notice of Motion from May 21, 2024 - Free Transit for Seniors in BC - Councillor Harder

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

WHEREAS transportation costs can serve as significant barrier to mobility for many British Columbian seniors, and this barrier can contribute to social isolation and adversely affect mental and physical well-being;

WHEREAS removing barriers to seniors using transit encourages a shift towards more sustainable transportation, helping lower emissions and reducing congestion, while simultaneously increasing affordability, access to essential services, social inclusion, health, and well-being;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to make all public transit free for seniors (aged 65 years or older).

Motion CARRIED.

9. BYLAWS

9.1 BYLAW NO. 2132 (Background Report Attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 699, (RS1 Text Amendment- 2120 Millstream Road), Bylaw No. 2132, 2023". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 2132.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 BYLAW NOS. 2155 & 2160 (Background Report Attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 711 (Omnibus No. 64 - Provincial Government Housing Statutes: Transit-Oriented Areas), Bylaw No. 2155, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

AND

"TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREA Bylaw No. 2160, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council give First, Second and Third Readings to Bylaws No. 2155 and Bylaw No. 2160:

AND

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to require one off-street loading space for multi-family residential buildings.

AND

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to require a minimum of 1.5 bicycle parking spaces per dwelling unit including at least one space per family sized unit (3+ bedrooms) that would fit a cargo bike and capacity for e-bike charging for the Apartment Land Use Category as an interim measure until the Zoning Bylaw review has been completed.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3 BYLAW NO. 2161 (Background Report Attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 713), (960 Jenkins Avenue), Bylaw No. 2161, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2161.

Motion CARRIED.

9.4 BYLAW NO. 2163

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 715, (875 and 881 Brock Avenue, and 2700, 2708, and 2712 Strathmore Road), Bylaw No. 2163, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2163.

Motion CARRIED.

9.5 BYLAW NO. 2183 (Background Report Attached)

"Langford 'zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 726 (Omnibus No. 65 - Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing), Bylaw No. 2183, 2024". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2183;

AND

THAT Council directs staff to do a review of Bylaw No. 2183 in one year to review the impacts of the SMMUH on Langford developments.

Motion CARRIED.

9.6 BYLAW NO. 2185 (Background Report Attached)

"City of Langford Housing Agreement (2772 Vantilburg Crescent) Bylaw No. 2185, 2024. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2185.

Motion CARRIED.

10. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 8:25 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Marie Watmough
Corporate Officer