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MeetingsMon, Feb 15, 2016

Regular Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Adopted new sewer utility bylaw updating fees and connections (Bylaw 1600).
  • Approved paying $50,000 to Island Corridor Foundation to enable Atkins Avenue bikeway (ICF).
  • Awarded West Shore Parkway Segment 5 construction contract to Windley Contracting for $629,820.
  • Adopted rezoning at 3416 Hazelwood Rd permitting small-lot homes and townhouses (Bylaw 1597).
  • Gave second and third reading to rezoning 566 Treanor Ave for two-lot subdivision (Bylaw 1611).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

18 decisions
  • Received the transportation model update and directed staff to contract WATT Consulting as needed.

    6.a.1 · Committee Resolutions a) Transportation and Public Works Committee — 1. 2015 Master Transportation Plan Study Results (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to draft speed changes on Leigh Road and McCallum Road for readings.

    6.a.2 · Committee Resolutions a) Transportation and Public Works Committee — 2. Bylaw 1602— Amendment No. 4 to Speed Limit Bylaw 1175, 2008 (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to review and update the streetlighting policy.

    6.a.3 · Committee Resolutions a) Transportation and Public Works Committee — 3. City of Langford Streetlighting Policy (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Declined membership in the South Vancouver Island Regional Economic Development Association.

    6.b.1 · Committee Resolutions b) Economic Development Committee — 1. South Vancouver Island Development Association

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Sahlstrom
  • Directed staff to register rights-of-way, prepare release documents, and consider Sergio Place road closure readings.

    7.a · Reports a) Sergio Road Closure Bylaw No. 1617 - Staff Report (Land Development)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Authorized the Walk to Cure Diabetes for 2016 and 2017, subject to insurance; fees waived.

    7.b · Reports b) Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Szpak
  • Directed staff to request ability to undertake public notification for liquor licensing as needed.

    7.c · Reports c) Public Notification Procedures for Liquor Licensing Applications - Staff Report (Planning)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak
  • Gave first reading to rezoning of a portion of 2793 Leigh Road.

    7.d · Reports d) Application to Rezone a Portion of 2793 Leigh Road from BT1 to CS3 (Bylaw No. 1619) - Staff Report (Planning)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Approved payment of $50,000 to Island Corridor Foundation and directed annual permissive tax exemption review.

    7.e · Reports e) Update on Island Corridor Foundation Matters - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak
  • Sent resolution to AVICC requesting financial and governance review of the ICF and alternatives.

    7.e · Reports e) Update on Island Corridor Foundation Matters - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Seaton
  • Directed staff to request a summary of ICF revenues and fee structure.

    7.e · Reports e) Update on Island Corridor Foundation Matters - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Sifert
  • Awarded the Segment 5 West Shore Parkway fence contract to Protex Fence Services.

    7.f · Reports f) West Shore Parkway Segment 5 Fencing Contract Award - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Authorized Canada Cup use of Bear Mountain Parkway, subject to traffic plans and insurance.

    7.g · Reports g) Bear Mountain Canada Cup XC Race - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Adopted the zoning amendment for 3416 Hazelwood Road.

    9.a · Bylaws a) Bylaw NO. 1597 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 440, (3416 Hazelwood Rd), 2015" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Adopted the Sewer Utility bylaw.

    9.b · Bylaws b) Bylaw NO. 1600 "Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016" (Adoption)

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Sifert
  • Gave second and third readings to the zoning amendment for 566 Treanor Avenue.

    9.c · Bylaws c) Bylaw NO. 1611 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 446, (566 Treanor Ave), 2016" (Second AND Third Reading)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Gave first, second and third readings to the Sergio Place road closure.

    9.d · Bylaws d) Bylaw NO. 1617 "Sergio Place Closure Bylaw No.1617" (First, Second AND Third Reading)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Gave first reading to the rezoning for 2793 Leigh Road.

    9.e · Bylaws e) Bylaw NO. 1619 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 451, (2793 Leigh Rd), 2016" (First Reading)

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Blackwell

Agenda

26 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Meeting was called to order.

Call to Order

Summary

Council approved the agenda as amended.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council approve the Agenda as amended: ADD: under Agenda item 7(e) AVICC Resolution re ICF, 8(e) South Vancouver Island Regional Economic Development Association.

AgendaProcedural
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Section 3

Summary

Public Hearing was held for rezoning 566 Treanor Ave (Bylaw 1611).

Location

566 Treanor Ave

Documents (1)

Newspaper-published public hearing notice and related local news clipping included in the agenda package.

Contains public hearing advertising textIncludes local newspaper material showing publication context and notice period
Newspaper / Public Notice (external) — Public Hearing advertisement

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City of Colwood — Notice Of Public Hearing

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Notices and Articles (Goldstream News Gazette excerpts)

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City of Langford — Notices

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Core Area Wastewater Project — Westside Open Houses

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Other Letters / Opinion Excerpts

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Event Notice

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ZoningBylawPublic Hearing
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Section 4

Summary

Council adopted the minutes of the specified prior meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 1st, 2016.

MinutesProcedural

Summary

No public participation was recorded.

Public Participation
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Section 6

Summary

Council received the Transportation Model Update and authorized an as‑needed contract with WATT Consulting funded from the Engineering capital works budget.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council: 1. Receive the City of Langford Transportation Model Update, Summary Report written by WATT Consulting Group, dated January 27, 2016; and 2. Direct staff to enter into an As and When contract with WATT Consulting for traffic engineering services in the 2016 year funded through the Engineering Departments Engineering for Future Capital Works budget.

TransportationEngineeringContract

Summary

Council directed staff to draft amendments imposing and removing 40 km/h and 30 km/h speed zones on specified roads and bring the bylaw forward for readings.

Location

Leigh Road

McCallum Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council: 1. direct staff to draft Amendment No. 4 to Bylaw 1175 to impose 40km/hr speed on Leigh Road from Costin Avenue, south of Goldstream Avenue, through the intersection, to the ambulance station, north of Goldstream Avenue at 2764 Leigh Road, and bring forward for first three readings; and 2. Council direct staff to draft Amendment No. 4 to Bylaw 1175 to remove the 30km/hr speed zone from McCallum Road, from Florence Lake Road to 1010 McCallum Road, and bring forward for first three readings.

Speed LimitTraffic

Summary

Council instructed staff to review and develop an improved streetlighting policy.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council instruct staff to review the current streetlighting policy and develop an improved policy for review and approval.

PolicyStreetlighting

Summary

Council declined to approve membership in the South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council not approve the membership to the South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association based on the lack of interest in investment by the Langford business community.

Economic DevelopmentMembership
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Section 7

Summary

Council directed staff to review infrastructure, consider giving Bylaw No. 1617 all readings, and prepare release documents prior to or concurrently with the road closure and transfer.

Location

Sergio Place

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council: 1. Direct Staff to review the proposed road closure area for municipal infrastructure and register applicable statutory right of ways prior to, or concurrently with, the road closure and transfer; 2. Consider giving Sergio Place Road Closure Bylaw No. 1617 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading; and 3. Direct Staff to have the release document prepared for applicable signatures and signed prior to, or concurrently with, the road closure and transfer.

Road ClosureBylawLand Development

Summary

Council granted permission for the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes for 2016 and 2017 subject to insurance and waived permit fee and damage deposit.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council: 1. Grant permission for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to host the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes for the next two (2) years on Sunday, June 12, 2016 and Sunday, June 11, 2017 with the condition they have provided proof of $5,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Langford and Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation as additional named insured; and 2. Waive the $35.00 permit fee and damage deposit.

Documents (1)

Engineering/Parks staff report seeking Council approval for the JDRF TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes events on June 12, 2016 and June 11, 2017 and consideration to waive permit fee and damage deposit.

Requested event dates: June 12, 2016 and June 11, 20172015 event raised over $112,000 and had ~1,100 participantsRequest to waive $35 permit fee and damage depositInsurance requested: $5,000,000 liability naming City of Langford as additional insured
Staff Report — TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes

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Attachment 1 — Letter to Mayor and Council (JDRF)

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Attachment 2 — Route Map

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EventsInsurancePermit Fee

Summary

Council directed staff to inform the Liquor Licensing branch that the City wishes to undertake public notification for liquor license applications on an as‑needed basis.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to inform the Liquor Licensing branch that the City of Langford would like to undertake Public Notification for liquor license applications, on an as-needed basis, so that Council may provide the Branch with informed feedback.

Documents (1)

Report on options for City-led public notification for liquor licensing applications, cost estimates and potential for a recovery fee.

Estimated mail-out cost per notice: ~$0.78 eachTypical downtown mail-out: 200–400 pieces (approx $150–$300)Options: City undertakes notification on an as-needed basis or no change (provincial process)
Staff Report — Public Notification Procedures for Liquor Licensing Applications

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Liquor LicensingPublic Notification

Summary

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1619 to rezone a portion of 2793 Leigh Road.

Location

2793 Leigh Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council consider first reading of Bylaw No. 1619, "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 451, (2793 Leigh Rd), 2016".

Documents (1)

Planning staff report proposing Bylaw 1619 to rezone a ~345 m2 portion of City-owned land at 2793 Leigh Rd to CS3 to facilitate a land swap and road improvements at Goldstream Ave/Leigh Rd.

Application No.: Z16-0003Purpose: rezone ~345 m2 of 2793 Leigh Rd to CS3 (Commercial Industrial)Consistent with OCP: Mixed Use Employment CentreOptions: Give first reading or take no action
Staff Report — Bylaw No. 1619: Rezoning portion of 2793 Leigh Rd from BT1 to CS3 (Z16-0003)

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Background

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Commentary

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Options

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Staff / Signatories

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Maps / Figures

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RezoningBylaw

Summary

Council approved a $50,000 land assessment payment to the ICF, asked for a yearly review of permissive tax exemption, sent an AVICC resolution for a financial/governance review of ICF, and requested an ICF revenue summary.

Financial impact

$50,000

Motions (3)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council: 1. Pay the $50,000 land assessment fee to the ICF to enable the Atkins Avenue bikelane project to proceed under grant funding by Bike BC; and 2. Review the community benefit of providing a Permissive Tax Exemption to the ICF on a yearly basis until the rail line begins operating again.

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

WHEREAS the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) was established in 2003 to oversee the management and operations of the E&N rail Line which has a direct impact on many municipalities on Vancouver Island but these same municipalities have no direct representation on the ICF Board... THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AVICC work with impacted municipalities, Regional Districts and the ICF Board to conduct a financial and governance review of the ICF. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the review include the consideration of options to provide a cost effective transportation alternative should the costs of resurrecting rail prove too costly.

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council direct staff to send a letter to the Island Corridor Foundation Board requesting a summary of all revenues received by the Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Vancouver Island Rail and their fee structure.

Documents (1)

Engineering report updating Council on Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) issues affecting City projects, including potential costs for rail crossing signal arms, outstanding taxes and requested land use fee.

West Shore Parkway rail signal arm estimated cost: approx $500,000US deposit held: $250,000 US (~$370,000 CAD)ICF requested $50,000 land use fee related to permissive tax exemption shortfall (taxes assessed ~$47,542.18 plus late fees and interest)
Staff Report — Update on Island Corridor Foundation Matters

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Financial Implications

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Island Corridor FoundationFinanceAdvocacy

Summary

Council awarded the Segment 5 fence installation contract to Protex Fence Services and funded it from the West Shore Parkway construction project budget.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council award the contract for West Shore Parkway Segment 5 fence installation to Protex Fence Services and fund this work from the West Shore Parkway construction project budget.

Documents (1)

Engineering report recommending award of the fencing contract adjacent to Westhills Play Park (Segment 5) to the lowest bidder.

Low bidder: Protex Fence Services ($7,700 + GST)Alternate bid: Tower Fence ($8,950 + GST)Funding: West Shore Parkway project budget (DCCs + New Building Canada Infrastructure Grant)
Staff Report — West Shore Parkway Segment 5 Fencing Contract Award

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Contract AwardInfrastructure

Summary

Council granted permission for the Canada Cup race to stage part of the event on Bear Mountain Parkway with conditions regarding traffic management and insurance.

Location

Bear Mountain Parkway

Hannington Road

Country Club Way

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council grant permission for the Canada Cup Race Series to stage a portion of the mountain bike race on Bear Mountain Parkway, Saturday, March 5, 2016 from Hannington Road to the end of Country Club Way with the condition they have provided a formal traffic management plans and proof of $5,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Langford and Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation as additional named insured.

Documents (1)

Engineering staff report requesting permission for Ecoasis/Cycling Canada to stage portions of the Bear Mountain Canada Cup XC mountain bike race on March 5, 2016, including route and traffic management requirements.

Event date: March 5, 2016 (8:30am–4:30pm)Route includes Bear Mountain Parkway and Country Club WayOrganizers to provide traffic management plan and assume required policing/clean-up responsibilitiesFinancial implications: None to City
Staff Report — Bear Mountain Canada Cup XC Race (Event request)

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EventsInsuranceTraffic Management
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Section 8

Summary

Council received with thanks a letter of appreciation from New Hope Schools Society regarding Langford support in 2015.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council receive with thanks the letter of appreciation dated January 31st, 2016 from New Hope Schools Society with respect to Langford support in 2015.

Documents (1)

Letter of appreciation from New Hope Schools Society included in correspondence under agenda item 8(a).

Listed on agenda as item 8.aDocument type: letter of appreciation
Correspondence — New Hope Schools Society (Letter of Appreciation)

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CorrespondenceAcknowledgement

Summary

Council agreed to send a letter to the provincial Minister of Justice expressing concerns about downloading DNA analysis costs to municipalities.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council send a letter to the Honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister of Justice and Attorney General to share the City of Abbotsford's concerns regarding the downloading of DNA Analysis costs to municipalities.

Documents (1)

Correspondence from the City of Abbotsford regarding downloading of DNA analysis costs, included under agenda item 8(b).

Listed on agenda as item 8.bSubject: Downloading of DNA analysis costs (inter-municipal correspondence)
Map of Race Route

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CorrespondenceAdvocacy

Summary

Council received for information the SVIR Economic Development Association membership letter.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council receive for information the letter dated February 15th, 2016 from the South Vancouver Island Regional Economic Association with respect Langford's participation.

CorrespondenceEconomic Development
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Section 9

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1597.

Location

3416 Hazelwood Rd

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1597.

Documents (1)

Bylaw 1597 amends the zoning bylaw for 3416 Hazelwood Rd (Amendment No. 440); listed as a bylaw for adoption in the agenda.

Bylaw No.: 1597Subject: 3416 Hazelwood RdAgenda section: Bylaws (Adoption)
DNA Analysis Fact Sheet

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City of Langford — Staff Report

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CITY OF LANGFORD

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ZoningBylaw Adoption

Summary

Council adopted Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1600.

Documents (1)

Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600 (2016) replaces previous sanitary sewer utility bylaw and is brought forward for readings/adoption.

Bylaw No.: 1600Purpose: Sewer Utility bylaw update and repeal of Bylaw No.125 (1995)Agenda section: Bylaws (Adoption/Readings)
Bylaw No. 1597

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CITY OF LANGFORD — BYLAW NO. 1600 - Part 1 of 2

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CITY OF LANGFORD — BYLAW NO. 1600 - Part 2 of 2

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UtilityBylaw Adoption

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1611 second and third reading.

Location

566 Treanor Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council give Bylaw No. 1611 Second and Third Reading.

Documents (1)

Bylaw 1611 presented for second and third reading as part of the public hearing follow-up to rezone 566 Treanor Ave to RS3.

Bylaw No.: 1611Subject: 566 Treanor AveAgenda: Bylaw 1611 scheduled for second and third reading (item 9.c)
Bylaw No. 1600, 2016

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SCHEDULE A

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SCHEDULE B (Fee amounts in dollars)

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ZoningBylaw Readings

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1617 first, second and third reading.

Location

Sergio Place

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council give Bylaw No. 1617 First, Second and Third Reading.

Documents (1)

Sergio Place Closure Bylaw No. 1617 for closure and disposition of a portion of Sergio Place, presented for readings and adoption.

Bylaw No.: 1617Purpose: Road closure and disposition of portion of Sergio PlaceAgenda: first, second and third reading (9.d)
CITY OF LANGFORD — BYLAW NO. 1611

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Certification — Plan No. 1 (Bylaw No. 1611)

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CITY OF LANGFORD — SERGIO PLACE ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 1617, 2016

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Road ClosureBylaw Readings

Summary

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1619.

Location

2793 Leigh Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council give Bylaw No. 1619 First Reading.

ZoningBylaw Readings

Summary

Council moved to a closed session to consider confidential contracts and personnel matters under the Community Charter.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

a) That it is the opinion of Council that the public interest requires that persons other than members of Council and Officers be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential information regarding Contracts and Personnel, under 90 (1) (a) and (k) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.

In CameraConfidential

Summary

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:21 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMover not recorded

That the meeting be adjourned.

Adjournment