City of Langford Council Minutes — January 13, 2025

Attending

• Mayor S. Goodmanson
• Councillor K. Guiry
• Councillor C. Harder
• Councillor M. Morley
• Councillor L. Szpak
• Councillor M. Wagner
• Councillor K. Yacucha
• D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
• B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
• L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Climate Change
• M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
• K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
• C. Aubrey, Fire Chief
• Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
• D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
• M. Miles, Manager of Legislative Services
• B. Agland, System Administrator
• L. Zetaruk, Analyst
• B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

1. Call to Order

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

2. Territorial Acknowledgement

Councillor Harder 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.
Mayor Goodmanson read a statement regarding meeting conduct rules.

4. Approval of the Agenda

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by adding an additional Public Participation specifically for City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025, as item #6 and that the remainder of the agenda be renumbered accordingly.

Motion CARRIED.

5. Presentations

5.1 Woodlands Park

• Mayor Goodmanson read a statement regarding the purchase of Woodlands Park.
• A short video was presented to Council.
• James Ridge, Woodlands Park Tenant Liaison, presented an update to Council.

6. Public Participation - City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025

• L. Foxall, Langford Resident - The speaker supports parks in Langford. The speaker expressed concern regarding the process.
• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - The speaker requested the park be accessible.
• N. Johal, Langford Resident - The speaker stated they are not against any park purchases. The speaker expressed concern regarding the process.
• B. Jollymore, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the process.
• W. Bowers, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding transparency.
• S. Plank, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw.
• C. Foxall, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding transparency.
• N. Johal, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding future costs.
• D. Aylott, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding a possible conflict of interest. The speaker expressed concern about future costs.
• R. McClure, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw.
• B. Elizabeth, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed gratitude for the due diligence of the staff involved with the bylaw.
• S. Rossander, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding the financials. The speaker expressed concern regarding transparency.
• S. Sifert, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concern regarding transparency.
• A. Allen, Langford Resident - The speaker supports the bylaw.

Council at 7:54 pm motioned to extend the Public Participation - City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025 portion of the meeting. Please see the vote below.

• C. Brody, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed concerns and solutions for future remediation.
• T. Sunshine, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw. The speaker expressed concern for the resident's relocation.
• B. Armstrong, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw. The speaker expressed concern about the timeline.

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council extend the Public Participation - City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025 for all first-time speakers.

Motion CARRIED.

7. Public Participation

• F. Johnson, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw.
• R. McClure, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.2 - The speaker expressed support for the Greater Victoria Public Library 2025 budget and five-year financial plan.
• S. Rossander, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.3 - The speaker stated there is a surplus for the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget.
• M. Fleming, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker expressed concern regarding the lack of a Traffic Impact Assessment.
• L. Foxall, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1 - The speaker expressed support for the bylaw.

8. Consent Agenda

• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 16, 2024 12:30 pm (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 16, 2024 7:00 pm (ADOPT)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

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

• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 16, 2024 12:30 pm (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - December 16, 2024 7:00 pm (ADOPT)

Motion CARRIED.

9. Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda

None were removed.

10. Reports

10.1 Bylaw No. 2217 - Application for a Text Amendment to Allow for a School

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

1. Direct staff to give notice that Council will consider First, Second and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2217 to amend the text of the BP9 zone to add 'School' as a permitted use for the property located at 691 Kodiak Way subject to the following terms and conditions: a. 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. A storm water management plan; and 2. A mitigation plan. ii. 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.

Motion CARRIED.

10.2 Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) 2025 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council approve the Greater Victoria Public Library 2025 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

10.3 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society (WSPRS) 2025 Budget

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the 2025 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget and requisition request.

Motion CARRIED.

10.4 NG-911 Agreement Between Langford and CRD

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council approve the Bilateral Agreement as attached with such minor amendments as may be necessary and authorize Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute the Agreement on the City's behalf.

Motion CARRIED.

10.5 Accessibility Plan Adoption

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the City of Langford Accessibility Plan in collaboration with the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Motion CARRIED.

11. Bylaws

11.1 BYLAW NO. 2180 (Background report attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 725 (3321 Luxton Road), Bylaw No. 2180, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 725 (3321 Luxton Road), Bylaw No. 2180, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

11.2 BYLAW NO. 2191 (Background report attached)

"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 730 (946 Isabel' Avenue), Bylaw No. 2191, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 730 (946 Isabel' Avenue), Bylaw No. 2191, 2024

Motion CARRIED.

11.3 BYLAW NO. 2199 (Background report attached)

Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 736 (950 Bray Avenue and 2866 and 2870 Rita Road), Bylaw No. 2199, 2024". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 736 (950 Bray Avenue and 2866 and 2870 Rita Road), Bylaw No. 2199, 2024.

Motion CARRIED.

11.4 BYLAW NO. 2218 (Background report attached)

"City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2218, 2025.

Motion CARRIED.

12. In Camera Resolution

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (c) and (i) of the Community Charter to consider:

• labour relations or other employee relations;
• the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Motion CARRIED.

• Council proceeded to closed session at 9:00 pm.
• Council returned to open session at 10:11 pm.

13. Rise and Report

THAT Council advise that a member of the public has been banned from in person attendance at Council meetings for a three-month period.

14. Adjournment

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:11 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member
SCOTT GOODMANSON
MAYOR

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer
Marie Watmough
Corporate Officer