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City of Langford Special Council Minutes - December 16, 2024

Signed minutes of the City of Langford Special Council meeting held December 16, 2024, recording attendance, public participation, motions and decisions including approval to purchase the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre, borrowing authorization, a remedial action order, endorsement of an economic development RFP scope, and adoption of a fees and charges bylaw.

Key facts

Meeting date/time: December 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.; adjourned 9:45 p.m.
Council approved purchase of Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre and adjacent parking lands for a price not to exceed $35,000,000.
Council authorized borrowing up to $20,000,000 under Section 175 of the Community Charter for the purchase.
Council directed staff to include the purchase and funding in the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan.
Council imposed a Remedial Action Order for a derelict property (30-day compliance, City may enter and remediate under section 17 if not completed).

City of Langford Special Council Minutes - December 16, 2024

Meeting Details

Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
Meeting available by teleconference

Present / Attending

Mayor S. Goodmanson
Councillor K. Guiry
Councillor C. Harder
Councillor M. Morley
Councillor L. Szpak
Councillor M. Wagner
Councillor K. Yacucha

Staff:

D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
M. Baldwin, Director of Development Services
L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Climate Change
M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
M. Miles, Manager of Legislative Services
T. Corpus, Senior Application Developer/Analyst
B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

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1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:11 pm.

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2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

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3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

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

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4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre Only (YW/YMCA)

N. Johal, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
V. McDaniels, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested a referendum.
G. White, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in support of this item.
D. Allot, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
M. Wignall, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested a referendum.
W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
H. Bloomenthal, Colwood Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested further consideration in respect to youth sports facilities.
R. Glenn, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested a referendum.
I. Taylor, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested further consideration in respect to youth sports facilities. The speaker requested a referendum.
M. Morton, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of the process undertaken by Council in respect to this item.
K. Grainger, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker requested further consideration in respect to youth sports facilities. The speaker requested the loan amortization be over 25 years. The speaker requested a referendum.

At 7:44 pm Council made a motion to extend the Public Participation - Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre Only (YW/YMCA) for first time speakers. Please see the motion below.

G. Willing, Colwood Resident - The speaker indicated they are a Langford property owner. The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
B. Kowalko, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in support of this item. The speaker requested the loan amortization be over 25 years. The speaker requested further consideration in respect to youth sports facilities.

B. Armstrong, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in support of the item. The speaker requested a longer amortization for the loan. The speaker requested a regional strategy for sporting facilities.
S. Perry, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item. The speaker has concerns regarding the amortization for the loan.
D. Seaton, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
S. Rossander, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item as presented. The speaker requested a referendum.
L. Foxall, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
L. Plomp, Langford Resident - The speaker stated that the item is regarding the purchase of a building and not just a pool. The speaker is concerned about debt being passed on to future generations.
A. Rossander, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
S. Sifert, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.
W. Bowers, Langford Resident - The speaker spoke in opposition of this item.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council at 7:44 pm extend the Public Participation - Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre Only (YW/YMCA) for first time speakers.

Motion CARRIED.

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6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (general)

W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker inquired about retribution to developers for derelict properties.
Y. Hernandez Banuelas, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker stated they are a neighbour in proximity to the property in question. The speaker offered gratitude to City staff for the proposed resolution. The speaker expressed concern regarding other properties in the neighborhood that are uninhabited.
L. Plomp, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker offered gratitude to City staff for the proposed resolution. The speaker expressed concern regarding other properties in the neighborhood that are uninhabited. The speaker expressed concern regarding future development of the property.
N. Johal, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker expressed concern regarding the length of time required for the City to take action.
B. Armstrong, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker expressed concern regarding holding developers accountable for derelict properties.
A. Hilderson, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker offered gratitude to City staff for the proposed resolution.
D. Oudot, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker offered gratitude to City staff for the proposed resolution. The speaker expressed concern regarding other properties in the neighborhood that are uninhabited.
B. Sahlstrom, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker expressed concern regarding other properties that are uninhabited.
M. Wignall, Langford Resident - re: item 9.2 - The speaker expressed concern regarding holding developers accountable for derelict properties. re: item 9.3 - The speaker expressed support for the Economic Development Strategy.

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7. CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 2, 2024 (ADOPT)
Minutes of the Council Meeting - December 2, 2024 (ADOPT)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

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

• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 2, 2024 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - December 2, 2024 (ADOPT)

Motion CARRIED.

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8. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.

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9. REPORTS

9.1 Potential Purchase of Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: SZPAK

WHEREAS, local governments provide recreational services to the public, either directly or through a third party;
WHEREAS the City of Langford entered into a long-term tripartite agreement with Westhills Land Corporation and the YW/YMCA to provide public funding in support of the operation of the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre;
WHEREAS Westhills Land Corp., owner of the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre, wishes to transfer ownership of the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre and the City wishes to ensure the continued public access to this important recreational asset; and
WHEREAS the City has fully explored the risks, benefits and long-term rewards, and has provided significant public input opportunities;

NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that Council approve the purchase of the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre and the adjacent parking lands for a purchase price not to exceed $35,000,000 and authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.

AND

THAT Council direct staff to include this purchase and corresponding funding sources and funding requirements within the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan as outlined in the presentation by Colliers and staff.

AND

THAT Council of the City of Langford authorizes up to $20,000,000 be borrowed, under Section 175 of the Community Charter, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of the purchase of the Westhills Langford Aquatic Centre and the adjacent parking lands;

AND

THAT that the loan be repaid within five (5) years, with no rights of renewal.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 840 Arncote Avenue

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

a. THAT Council declares the "Property" having a civic address of 840 Arncote Avenue, Langford BC and legally described as LOT 3, SECTION 111, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 10901 [005-052-254] (the "Property") to be a nuisance pursuant to Section 74(1) and Section 74(2) of the Community Charter, due to accumulations of contaminated and combustible building demolition waste, rubbish and debris; AND

b. THAT Council declares the "Property" having a civic address at 840 Arncote Avenue, Langford BC and legally described as LOT 3, SECTION 111, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 10901 [005-052-254] (the "Property") is in an unsafe condition due to accumulations of contaminated and combustible building demolition waste, including asbestos, lead paints and other debris on the site and is therefore a hazard pursuant to section 73 of the Community Charter; AND

c. That Council impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel: AND

d. THAT Council direct staff to notify the "Property Owner" and any registered charge holders of these declarations and the requirement contained in Council's Remedial Action Order that they as the Property Owner, must work to remove all rubbish, debris and accumulations of combustible demolition waste containing environmental contaminants, and that if such remedial action is not completed by the Owner to correct the nuisance and hazard within 30 days of Council's Remedial Action Order being served on the "Property Owner," the City, by its staff and others, will enter the Property to complete the required work at the Owner's expense pursuant to section 17 of the Community Charter; AND

e. THAT Council direct staff to notify the Property Owner that as a person subject to the requirement of the Remedial Action Order, they may request reconsideration by Council in accordance with section 78 of the Community Charter.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3 Economic Development Strategy

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council endorse the Economic Development Plan RFP scope of work as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

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10. BYLAWS

10.1 BYLAW NO. 2187

"Station Avenue Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2010, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2187, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2187.

Motion CARRIED.

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11. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

SCOTT GOODMANSON
MAYOR

Marie Watmough
Corporate Officer

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