Council Minutes / Minutes of the Council Meeting - September 23, 2024

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Miles, Manager of Legislative Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• J. Harris, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker is the applicant for 8.1.3. The speaker stated that the Committee recommended the rezoning of the development. The speaker stated that they do meet the requirements for the rezoning application. The speaker stated they have the support of the neighbours for the development.
• W. Hobbs, 3442 Luxton Rd - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker stated that precedence has been set regarding the rezoning application. The speaker stated that septic holding tanks could be utilized until sewer services come to the area. The speaker supports the rezoning application. re: Item 9.1 - The speaker stated that the funding support should have been sooner.
• L. Foxall, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker spoke of community funding for the Sarah Beckett Run.
• S. Normore, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker wants the Council to amend the recommendation from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee regarding the rezoning application before adoption of the bylaw.
• G. Willing, Colwood Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• H. St Cyr, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• J. French, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• S. Turner, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• L. Plomp, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker supports the notice of motion regarding the Sarah Beckett Run funding.
• S. Sifert, Langford Resident - re: Item 6 - The speaker would like the minutes to reflect what the speaker stated at the last meeting. re: Item 9.1 - The speaker supports the notice of motion regarding the Sarah Beckett Run funding. re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• J. Patterson, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker supports the rezoning application.
• C. Harris, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.3 - The speaker is the applicant for 8.1.3. The speaker stated they want to build a single-family home. The speaker stated they have the support of the community.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

• Minutes of the Council Meeting - September 3, 2024 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - September 9, 2024 (RECEIVE)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY

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

Motion CARRIED.

7. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.

8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

8.1 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - September 9, 2024

8.1.1 646 Atkins Road - Rezoning Application

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2203, following public notification, to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 646 Atkins Avenue from the R2 Zone to the RS1 Zone subject to the following terms and conditions:

a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot, prior to the subdivision approval:

i. $610 per townhouse unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
ii. $660 per single family home or half duplex towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;
iii. $3,660 per townhouse unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
iv. $3,960 per single family home or half duplex towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.

b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
c. 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; and
2. A storm water management plan.

ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alteration:

1. A construction parking management plan; and
2. A mitigation plan.

iii. That the applicant shall apply for subdivision utilizing the plan demonstrated to Council during the rezoning process, or one that is substantially similar demonstrating that all new lots created are below 280 m2 in size;

iv. Tree protection fencing shall be installed by the project arborist for all trees identified for retention in the arborist report prepared by SouthShore Forest Consultants dated July 19th, 2024, prior to the commencement of any work on site, and shall be maintained throughout the construction period;
v. Acknowledgement that the site is in proximity to an existing rail corridor that may be utilized for transportation uses in the future such as, but not limited to rail, bus, or other, that theses uses may result in general nuisances, and that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances;
vi. 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 Type 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;
vii. That the applicant, prior to subdivision approval, upgrade the façade of the existing dwelling that is remaining in order to better comply with City Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services;
viii. That electric heat pumps be installed in all future units.

AND
2. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2203, following public notification, to amend the required parking for residential uses in Restricted Zones specified in Part 4 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 as follows:

AND
3. Authorize the Director of Development Services to issue a setback variance to the exterior side lot line of the existing dwelling unit only to 1.59 m instead of the required 3m.

Motion CARRIED.

8.1.2 2860 Turnstyle Crescent - Temporary Use Permit

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

That Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to Erica Sorenson to operate a personal service home business from the applicant’s townhome located at 2860 Turnstyle Crescent (Strata Lot 26, Section 1, Goldstream District, Strata Plan EPS4171, PID 030-540-771), subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. That the Temporary Use Permit is issued for a period of three years from time of issuance;
b. That the operator of the business obtains a Business Licence from the City of Langford; and
c. That the garage must be used for parking.

Motion CARRIED.

8.1.3 939 Klahanie Drive - Rezoning Application

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council not consider the proposed rezoning of 939 Klahanie Drive from Rural Residential 2 (RR2) to Rural Residential 5 (RR5) to allow for a Subdivision or the proposed variance to the requirements of a carriage house, given the Official Community Plan Refresh work that is currently underway.

Motion CARRIED.
Mayor Goodmanson, Councillors Morley and Yacucha opposed.

9. NOTICE OF MOTION

9.1 Notice of Motion from September 3, 2024

Councillor Guiry submitted:

THAT Council direct staff to add the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run as a line item in the Annual Community Events budget;
AND
THAT Staff work directly with event organizers to support the growth and general awareness of the event.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council direct staff to add the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run as a line item in the Annual Community Events budget;
AND
THAT Staff work directly with event organizers to support the growth and general awareness of the event.

Motion CARRIED.

10. BYLAWS

10.1 BYLAW NO. 2205 (Background report attached)

"Road Closure Bylaw No. 2205 (967A Isabell Avenue), 2024”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council:

1. Give 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2205, 2024 (967 Isabell Avenue);

AND
2. Authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the applicant to sell the portions of closed road shown in Road Closure Plan EPP136672 for a purchase price of $659.16 per square metre.

Motion CARRIED.

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement under the Administrative Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund on behalf of the City of Langford.

Motion CARRIED.

12. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 8:25 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

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