MeetingsTue, Feb 18, 20251h 34m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Awarded $6,552,115 construction contract to Coast Utility Contracting Ltd. for Centre Mountain pump station and reservoir (WP8).
- Gave first, second and third readings to Sewer Utility Bylaw; sewer user fee increased 2.6% (Bylaw 2222).
- Issued development variance permit reducing parking at 3003 Irwin Road to 1.15 stalls per unit; Yacucha opposed.
- Directed staff to waive Starlight Stadium rental fee for SoberFest; costs recovered via MRDT or Community Events.
- Approved up to $6,000 annually for Remembrance Day and Holiday dinners to Royal Canadian Legion (Community Events).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved up to $6,000 annually for Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day and Holiday Community Dinner.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderDirected staff to waive Starlight Stadium rental for SoberFest; costs recovered via MRDT or Community Events.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaAwarded $3,000 to Belmont Secondary Dry Grad Committee from 2025 Grant-in-Aid.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAwarded $1,500 to Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre from 2025 Grant-in-Aid.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderApproved various 2025 Grant-in-Aid funding awards to multiple community organizations.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderDenied several 2025 Grant-in-Aid applications and redirected Royal Canadian Legion funding to Community Events budget.
8 · Committee Resolutions - 2025 Funding Requests (8.1)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderIssued a variance reducing off-street parking to 88 stalls at 3003 Irwin Road.
9 · Notices OF Intent - DVP24-0006 - 3003 Irwin Rd (9.1)
Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakApproved opting out of notification for a lounge endorsement at 103-2323 Millstream Road.
10 · Reports
Moved by Szpak, seconded by HarderAwarded and authorized execution of Centre Mountain WP8 contract to Coast Utility Contracting for $6,552,115+GST.
10 · Reports
Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerDesignated Langford Fire Rescue officers as fire inspectors and investigators.
10 · Reports
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to the sewer utility bylaw amendment.
12 · Bylaws - Bylaw No. 2222 (12.1)
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Yacucha
Agenda
13 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal opening of the meeting (Acting Mayor Morley assumed the Chair).
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement read by Councillor Wagner.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read by the Corporate Officer.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Opportunity for public input; speakers addressed item 8.1 and other matters.
Summary
Council adopted the amended January 13, 2025 minutes and the February 3, 2025 minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented: • Amended Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 13, 2025 (ADOPT) • Minutes of the Council Meeting - February 3, 2025 (ADOPT)
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Council considered and approved multiple 2025 Grant-in-Aid funding awards, made specific denials, and directed fee relief for one event.
Motions (8)
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the words 'up to' before '$6000' and adding the words 'of annual funding for the Remembrance Day Lunch and the Holiday Community Dinner' before 'to'.
THAT Council consider up to $6000 in annual funding for the Remembrance Day Lunch and the Holiday Community Dinner to the Royal Canadian Legion from Community Events budget.
THAT Council direct staff to waive the Stadium Rental Fee for the Rewired Recovery Foundation with the costs incurred by the City for the event to be recovered through the MRDT or the Community Events budget as determined by staff in 2025.
THAT Council award $3000 to the Belmont Secondary Dry Grad Committee from the 2025 Grant in Aid Budget.
THAT Council award $1500 to the Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre from the 2025 Grant in Aid Budget.
THAT Council approve the following funding applications for the 2025 year: [list of organizations and amounts as recorded in the minutes].
THAT Council deny the following 2025 Grant in Aid funding applications from: Centre Mountain Lellum PAC; Habitat for Humanity; Lakewood Elementary PAC; Ruth King Elementary (Gaga Pitt); Spencer PAC; AND THAT the 2025 funding application from the Royal Canadian Legion be denied through the 2025 Grant in Aid process as it has been recommended that Council fund this item annually through the Community Events budget.
THAT Council direct staff to waive the Starlight Stadium use fee for the Rewired Recovery Foundation's 2025 SoberFest event.
Summary
Council issued DVP24-0006 to reduce off-street parking from 133 to 88 stalls at 3003 Irwin Rd, with Councillor K. Yacucha recorded as opposed.
Location
3003 Irwin Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP24-0006 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to Matthew Pike on behalf of Westhills Land Corporation to reduce the number of off-street parking stalls from 133 parking stalls to 88 parking stalls at 3003 Irwin Road, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the minutes.
Documents (2)
Development Variance Permit document (DVP24-0006) authorizing a reduction in required off-street parking for 3003 Irwin Road, with conditions.
Development Variance Permit DVP24-0006 – 3003 Irwin Road
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Page 21Public notice of intent for the February 18, 2025 meeting regarding Development Variance Permit DVP24-0006 to reduce on-site parking at 3003 Irwin Road.
Notice of Intent
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Page 22Summary
Council considered several reports (liquor licence opt-out, contract award, and fire inspector designation).
Motions (3)
THAT Council inform the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Langford will opt out of conducting notification for a Lounge Area Endorsement for Ryes and Shine Craft Distillery at 103-2323 Millstream Road.
THAT Council award the construction contract for Centre Mountain Work Package 8 Pump Station, Reservoir and Pressure Control Station to Coast Utility Contracting Ltd. at an amount of $6,552,115.00 plus GST funded via LSA funds; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute this construction contract.
THAT Council designate Langford Fire Rescue's Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, and Fire Prevention Officers as fire inspectors and fire investigators, as defined within the British Columbia Fire Safety Act, for the purposes of performing fire inspections and/or fire investigations within the City of Langford.
Documents (3)
Planning staff report regarding an application for a Lounge Area Endorsement liquor license for Ryes and Shine Craft Distillery at 103-2323 Millstream Road, including capacity, hours, and notification options for Council.
Staff Report: Application for a New Lounge Area Endorsement License for Ryes and Shine Craft Distillery (103-2323 Millstream Road) – License No. 114899
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Page 23–26OPTIONS:
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Page 23–26Engineering staff report recommending award of the contract for Centre Mountain Work Package 8 (pump station, reservoir, pressure control station) to the lowest bidder and summarizing tender results and funding.
Staff Report: Award of Construction Contract for Centre Mountain Work Package 8
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Page 29–33BACKGROUND
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Page 29–33COMMENTARY
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Page 29–33FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 29–33LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 29–33STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 29–33OPTIONS
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Page 29–33Fire Rescue staff report seeking Council designation of specific fire department roles as Local Authority fire inspectors and investigators under the new BC Fire Safety Act (effective Aug 1, 2024).
Staff Report: Local Authority Designation of Fire Inspector and Fire Investigators
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Page 34–36EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 34–36BACKGROUND
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Page 34–36COMMENTARY
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Page 34–36TIMELINES
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Page 34–36FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 34–36LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 34–36OPTIONS
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Page 34–36SUBMITTED BY
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Page 34–36Concurrence
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Page 34–36Summary
Council received the WSPR Facility Master Plan Progress Report for information.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the 2025 January - WSPR Facility Master Plan Progress Report for information.
Documents (1)
Quarterly progress update from West Shore Parks & Recreation Society on the regional facilities master plan, outlining engagement plans, inventory work, and budget status.
WSPR STAFF REPORT
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Page 37–38Background
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Page 37–38Discussion
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Page 37–38Budget Implications
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Page 37–38Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 2222 (amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 8, Bylaw No. 2222, 2025' first, second and third reading.
Documents (2)
Finance staff report proposing amendments to the Sewer Utility Bylaw to reflect a 2025 user fee increase (CPI-based) and frozen incremental storage recovery fees, and seeking readings of the amendment bylaw.
Staff Report: Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 8, Bylaw No. 2222, 2025
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Page 39–41OPTIONS
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Page 39–41Text of Bylaw No. 2222 to amend Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600 by replacing Schedule B to update fees and charges for 2025.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 42–43SCHEDULE B
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Page 42–43Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm.