MeetingsMon, Dec 2, 20243h 10m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Deferred a decision on purchasing the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre until December 16, 2024.
- Gave first, second and third reading to rezone Meaford and Aprell properties to City Centre (Bylaw 2169).
- Gave first, second and third reading to rezone Jacklin/Knotty Pine sites to City Centre Pedestrian (Bylaw 2204).
- Adopted Tree Protection Bylaw to regulate tree removal and protection across the city (Bylaw 2206).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to notice a TUP for daycare at 997/999 Goldstream and draft a bylaw.
8.1.1 · Temporary Use Permit - 997 and 999 Goldstream Avenue (TUP24-0005)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakDirected staff to notice a DVP for 2787 Lakeshore Place and require two street trees.
8.1.2 · Development Variance Permit - 2787 Lakeshore Place (DVP24-0005)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to notice DVP 797 Revilo Road: reduce parking and require enhanced bike parking.
8.1.3 · Development Variance Permit - 797 Revilo Road (DVP24-0008)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakReferred the fees and charges bylaw back to the Community Advisory Committee and removed it.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 2123 "City of Langford Fees and Charges, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2123, 2024". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave First, Second, and Third Readings to rezoning for Meaford/Aprell properties subject to conditions.
8.1.4 · Rezoning Application - 776, 770, 774, 778, 782 Meaford Avenue and 2911, 2912, 2914, 2916 Aprell Place (Z24-0001)
Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakGave First, Second, and Third Readings to rezoning for Jacklin/Knotty Pine properties subject to conditions.
8.1.5 · Rezoning Application - 2830 Jacklin Road and 2831 Knotty Pine
Moved by Guiry, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
26 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Chair called the meeting to order.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read.
Summary
Council approved the agenda with amendments, added a Westhills YW/YMCA public participation item, moved reports, and referred two items back to committee.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by adding an additional Public Participation opportunity specific to the Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre as Item 5, with the regular Public Participation period to follow as Item 6, and move item 9 Reports for consideration just prior to Committee Resolutions; and THAT items 8.2.1 and 10.1 be removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee for further consideration; and THAT the agenda be renumbered accordingly.
Summary
Public speakers addressed concerns and support regarding the potential purchase/operation of the Westhills YW/YMCA facility.
Motions (1)
THAT Council at 7:37 pm extend Public Participation - Westhills YW/YMCA Langford Aquatic Centre for all first-time speakers.
Summary
Members of the public addressed a range of items on the agenda including item 10.3 (tree bylaw) and item 7 (correspondence).
Who spoke (28)
- Mike MortonAsks · Langford Aquatic Center
Requests a full cost and operating analysis and a referendum before committing taxpayers to the aquatic-center purchase. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Concerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Calls for an operational review and resident input, warning that the purchase could strain families and leave other recreation needs unmet. - A residentAsks · Langford Aquatic Center
Urges council to delay the purchase, hold a referendum, and examine the YMCA’s ability to operate the facility. - Harold BlumenthalMixed · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports youth sports and the pool but urges council to consider other facility needs, consult sports organizations, and avoid rushing the financing. - Barb BrandtSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports retaining the pool, citing its value to families and the swimming opportunities it provides. - Normal JoelConcerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Urges council to slow the purchase, spread costs, and preserve funding for youth sports facilities such as baseball fields. - Kyle GrangerConcerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Calls for operating-cost analysis and community consultation, warning that rapid spending could prevent needed sports facilities and services. - Galen BrewerConcerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the aquatic center but urges a slower, affordable purchase that accounts for recreation needs and existing facility shortages. - Sam AuerbachMixed · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports keeping the pool but questions the YMCA’s management and asks whether other municipalities could share costs. - A resident (Rodney Road)Supports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the facility’s broad value to residents while asking what happens if the purchase deadline is missed. - Wendy BowersConcerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Questions the purchase’s urgency and calls for transparency, resident involvement, and an operational review before spending public funds. - Sandy SeifertAsks · Langford Aquatic Center
Urges council to set aside assumptions and direct staff to prepare a proper business case and operational review. - Andrew AllenSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase as financially beneficial, while expecting a thorough review of operator options. - S. RossanderConcerned · Langford Aquatic Center
Requests a complete business case, operating-cost projections, and a longer repayment period before council decides on the purchase. - A residentOpposes · Langford Aquatic Center
Questions the purchase process and five-year repayment, and asks council to hold the YMCA accountable for its reporting obligations. - Rebecca McClureSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase and five-year amortization, citing the offered price and other tenants benefiting from the building. - ChanSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase and recommends regional cost-sharing, sustainable fees, and performance measures in a revised operating agreement. - Mark ManaryMixed · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the facility but opposes the purchase on current terms without a referendum and a clear path to financial sustainability. - Liam SmithSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase, citing projected savings over the coming decades. - Victoria Conservatory of MusicSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase and notes that charitable operators publicly report financial information and benefit from a nonprofit landlord. - Glenn WillingOpposes · Langford Aquatic Center
Calls for a referendum and warns that financial uncertainty and other public-private partnerships could burden taxpayers. - Matthew BroomSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports the purchase and five-year repayment, arguing that long-term community benefits justify the investment. - Lisa FoxtallOpposes · Langford Aquatic Center
Opposes purchasing the facility now without a substantial business case, operating review, or cost analysis. - Diana Seaton (Glen Lake Road)Asks · Langford Aquatic Center
Requests an operational review and business plan, and urges council to enforce the original agreement with the YMCA. - A residentSupports · Langford Aquatic Center
Supports purchasing the facility to provide financial certainty and preserve regional YMCA programs, while favoring prompt debt repayment. - Normal JoelOpposes · Tree bylaw
Warns that city arborist reviews could create substantial liability and costs for taxpayers under the proposed tree bylaw. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Asks · Council minutes and MIST program
Asks where council minutes and public updates can be found about the MIST program and its youth-related concerns. - Glenn WillingConcerned · Tree bylaw
Questions costly tree measurements for subdivisions when many reviewed trees may later be removed.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda, thereby adopting or receiving the listed minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented (Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT); Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 18, 2024 (ADOPT); Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - November 26, 2024 (RECEIVE)).
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Committee resolutions from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice of consideration for a TUP to allow a group daycare for up to 24 children at 997/999 Goldstream Ave and to prepare an omnibus amendment removing child-number restrictions.
Location
997 Goldstream Avenue
999 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow a group daycare for up to 24 children at 997/999 Goldstream Avenue; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare an omnibus amendment to Bylaw No. 300 to remove the restrictions that limit the number of children permitted per group daycare.
Documents (1)
Application by Almosthome Childcare (on behalf of property owners) for a Temporary Use Permit to increase capacity of an existing group daycare at 997/999 Goldstream Avenue by 4 children, from 20 to 24.
Staff Report: TUP24-0005 – Application for a Temporary Use Permit (997 and 999 Goldstream Avenue)
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Page 17–22EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 17–22BACKGROUND
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Page 17–22SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 17–22COMMENTARY
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Page 17–22COUNCIL POLICY
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Page 17–22LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 17–22OPTIONS
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Page 17–22SUBMITTED BY
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Page 17–22APPENDICES
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Page 17–22Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice that it will consider issuing a DVP to eliminate the requirement to construct works on Lake End Road as a condition of subdivision and required two additional street trees.
Location
2787 Lakeshore Place
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to vary Section 2.4 of Langford Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 to eliminate the requirement to construct works and services on Lake End Road as a condition of the subdivision of 2787 Lakeshore Place; AND THAT the applicant provide two (2) additional street trees in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000 to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.
Documents (1)
Application by Grayland Consulting/owner to vary the requirement to construct frontage improvements on Lake End Road as a condition of subdivision to create one new lot at 2787 Lakeshore Place, since access and servicing will be provided from Lakeshore Place.
Staff Report: DVP24-0005 – 2787 Lakeshore Place – DVP for Frontage Improvements
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Page 23–25EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 23–25BACKGROUND
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Page 23–25Proposed Subdivision
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Page 23–25COMMENTARY
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Page 23–25ADDITIONAL CONTEXT
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Page 23–25FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 23–25OPTIONS
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Page 23–25SUBMITTED BY
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Page 23–25Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice that it will consider a DVP to reduce required parking per unit in City Centre from 1.25 to 1.10 spaces, subject to enhanced bike parking and related conditions.
Location
797 Revilo Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 797 Revilo Place with the following variance: a. That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied by reducing the minimum number of parking spaces required for an apartment in the City Centre from the required 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit to 1.10 vehicle spaces per dwelling unit, of which 0.10 shall be designated for visitor parking. subject to the following condition: i. require 1.5 bike parking spots per unit, of which five (5) will accommodate cargo bike and mobility scooter spaces, the addition of a bike wash and repair facility, and that bike parking be plumbed for electric bike charging to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services
Documents (1)
Application by Alan Lowe on behalf of Impera Residential to vary parking requirements at 797 Revilo Place by reducing the number of onsite stalls by eight to protect two trees on an adjacent property, following a parkade redesign.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 27–46Background
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Page 27–46Site and Surrounding Area
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Page 27–46Commentary
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Page 27–46Financial Implications
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Page 27–46Submitted By
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Page 27–46Appendices
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Page 27–46Project Visuals and Supporting Diagrams
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Council directed staff to proceed with consideration of First, Second and Third Readings of the rezoning bylaw subject to multiple terms including per-unit contributions to Affordable Housing and General Amenity funds, covenants, frontage and servicing requirements, consolidation and parking and environmental conditions.
Location
776 Meaford Avenue
770 Meaford Avenue
774 Meaford Avenue
778 Meaford Avenue
782 Meaford Avenue
2911 Aprell Place
2912 Aprell Place
2914 Aprell Place
2916 Aprell Place
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2169 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 766, 770, 774, 778, and 782 Meaford Avenue and 2911, 2912, 2914, and 2916 Aprell Place from 'One- and Two-Family Residential' (R2) to 'City Centre' (CC1) subject to the terms and conditions listed (including financial contributions per unit, covenants, frontage improvements, consolidation, housing agreement, low carbon concrete verification, and other conditions); AND 2. Authorize the Director of Development Services to issue specified variances within the future Development Permit for Form and Character; AND 3. Direct staff to work with the applicant to find a solution for pedestrian continuity on Meaford Ave.
Documents (2)
Rezoning application by Pacific Viking Group to change nine properties from R2 to CC1 to consolidate the site and construct two 6-storey mixed-use buildings containing 185 residential units, 3 retail units and a daycare; includes requested variances, amenity contributions and DCC estimates.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 47–64EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 47–64BACKGROUND
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Page 47–64Site and Surrounding Area
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Page 47–64COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 47–64COMMENTARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 47–64Infrastructure
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Page 47–64Council Policy
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Page 47–64SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 47–64Arborist assessment prepared for the Meaford Avenue / Station Avenue development (Pacific Viking), documenting tree inventory, condition, impacts from proposed development and recommendations (including replacement expectations).
Elevated Tree Service
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Page 65–68Arborist Report for Meaford Ave - Viking Development, Langford, BC
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Page 65–68Definitions
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Page 65–68Proposed Site Plan
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Page 65–68Summary
Council proceeded with consideration of First, Second and Third Reading of the rezoning bylaw for 2830 Jacklin Road and multiple Knotty Pine Road parcels to City Centre Pedestrian area, subject to contributions, covenant requirements, frontage improvements, a traffic light at Orono & Jacklin, consolidation, parking covenants, and tree protection measures.
Location
2830 Jacklin Road
2825 Knotty Pine Road
2827 Knotty Pine Road
2829 Knotty Pine Road
2831 Knotty Pine Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2204 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2830 Jacklin Road and 2825, 2827, 2829, and 2831 Knotty Pine Road from 'One- and Two-Family Residential' (R2) to Area 2 of the 'City Centre Pedestrian' (CCP) subject to the terms and conditions listed (including financial contributions, covenant requirements, a maximum six-storey height, traffic light requirement, frontage improvements, consolidation, parking covenants and tree protection measures).
Summary
Consideration of a Development Variance Permit application for 837 Hockley Avenue (no final action detail recorded in excerpt).
Location
837 Hockley Avenue
Summary
Community Advisory Committee meeting resolutions were listed; subitems include bylaw fee reports.
Summary
Item removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee for further consideration.
Motions (1)
THAT items 8.2.1 and 10.1 be removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee for further consideration.
Summary
Community Advisory Committee report regarding Station Avenue fees and charges was listed for consideration (no final action recorded in excerpt).
Summary
Reports were considered; see subitem 9.1 for action on the Westhills YW/YMCA.
Summary
Council deferred a decision on the potential purchase of the Westhills YW/YMCA building to December 16, 2024.
Motions (1)
THAT Council defers a decision on this matter until December 16, 2024.
Summary
Bylaws on the agenda included Fees & Charges (2123), Station Avenue Fees (2187), Tree Protection (2206), and Housing Agreement (2209). Bylaw No. 2123 was referred back to committee and removed from the agenda.
Summary
Bylaw No. 2123 was removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee.
Motions (1)
THAT items 8.2.1 and 10.1 be removed from the agenda and referred back to the Community Advisory Committee for further consideration.
Summary
Bylaw No. 2187 (Station Avenue fees & charges) was listed for readings; no action/vote is recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.
Summary
Tree protection bylaw (2206) was on the agenda for adoption; multiple public speakers had raised concerns during public participation about tree protection and arborist costs; no adoption outcome is recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.
Summary
Housing agreement bylaw for 2705 Claude Road was listed for adoption; no adoption outcome recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.
Location
2705 Claude Road
Summary
Meeting adjourned.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.