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MeetingsMon, Apr 4, 2016

Regular Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Gave Bylaw No. 1627 first, second and third reading to authorize up to $10,000,000 temporary borrowing.
  • Awarded West Shore Parkway to Windley for $854,400, funded by Building Canada grant; watermain $206,270 by Glenshire.
  • Directed staff to consider eliminating on-site visitor parking for townhouses at 899 McCallum and Secretariat Way.
  • Approved two liquor vendors for tasting and one-bottle sales at Goldstream Market; Seaton opposed; directed Szpak meet vendors.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

7 decisions1 with opposition
  • Directed staff to pursue eliminating required visitor stalls and research visitor parking options.

    6.a · Committee Resolutions - Planning Zoning & Affordable Housing Committee - Application to vary the visitor parking requirement for all townhouses proposed to be constructed at 899 McCallum, 2670, 2666, 2662 and 2658 Secretariat Way (File DVP16-0002)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Considered three readings of Bylaw No. 1627.

    7.a · Reports - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1627 (Staff Report - Finance)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Wade
  • Awarded West Shore Parkway Segment 2 to Windley Contracting for $854,400 and a $206,270 provisional.

    7.b · Reports - Award of Contract West Shore Parkway - Segment 2 (Staff Report - Engineering)

    Moved by Sifert, seconded by Wade
  • Approved two liquor vendors for tastings and limited sales at Goldstream Market; directed a meeting.

    7.c · Reports - Goldstream Farmers Market - Selling Alcohol (Staff Report - Parks)

    Opposed: Seaton (as recorded)Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell
  • Directed staff to permit two vendors to provide tastings only in Veterans Memorial Park.

    7.c · Reports - Goldstream Farmers Market - Selling Alcohol (Staff Report - Parks)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell
  • Adopted Bylaw No. 1618.

    9.a · Bylaws - Bylaw NO. 1618 "Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 13, Bylaw No. 1618" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Sifert
  • Gave Bylaw No. 1627 first, second and third reading.

    9.b · Bylaws - Bylaw NO. 1627 "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1627, 2016" (First, Second AND Third Reading)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade

Agenda

14 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

Call to Order

Summary

Council approved the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve the Agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedure
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Section 3

Summary

Council adopted the minutes of the March 21, 2016 regular meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21st, 2016 be approved.

MinutesProcedure
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Section 4

Summary

Belmont Secondary student council expressed appreciation for Langford's support and financial contribution to their 2016 graduation.

Presentation

Summary

Members of the public addressed Council on agenda items (including the Goldstream Farmers Market).

Public InputDelegation
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Section 6

Summary

Council directed staff to proceed with consideration of a variance to eliminate required on-site visitor parking for the listed townhouse properties and to research visitor parking options for street-fronting townhouses.

Location

899 McCallum Rd

2658 Secretariat Way

2662 Secretariat Way

2666 Secretariat Way

2670 Secretariat Way

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council: 1. Direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variance for 899 McCallum, 2670, 2666, 2662 and 2658 Secretariat Way: a) That Section 4.01.01 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the required on-site visitor parking stalls for all townhouses from 10 to nil; and 2. Direct staff to research and bring forward options for visitor parking requirements for ground-oriented townhousing that front public streets, where on-street parking is created at the same time as the development.

Documents (1)

Committee resolutions regarding a variance application (Planning DVP16-0002) to vary visitor parking requirements for proposed townhouses at properties on Secretariat Way and McCallum.

Application: Planning DVP16-0002 for 899 McCallum, 2670, 2666, 2662 and 2658 Secretariat WayDecision: Direct staff to consider a variance to reduce on-site visitor parking stalls for all townhouses from 10 to nilDirection: Staff to research and report options for visitor parking requirements for ground-oriented townhousing fronting public streets
CITY OF LANGFORD

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RESOLUTIONS OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE (Tuesday, March 29th, 2016)

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DVP16-0002PlanningParking
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Section 7

Summary

Council agreed to consider three readings to Bylaw No. 1627 authorizing temporary borrowing to cover cash-flow until taxes are collected.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council consider three readings to Bylaw No. 1627, 'Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1627, 2016'.

Documents (1)

Finance staff report explaining and recommending authority for temporary revenue anticipation borrowing to address municipal cash-flow shortfalls prior to property tax collections.

Bylaw would authorize temporary borrowing up to $10,000,000 to cover current expenses until taxes are collectedPrimary legal authority: Section 177 of the Community CharterRationale: municipal cash-flow shortage in first six months of year due to timing of tax levies vs. expensesOptions presented: give three readings to Bylaw No. 1627 or not proceed
Staff Report to Council

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Commentary

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Options

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BylawCash flowFinance

Summary

Council awarded the West Shore Parkway Segment 2 contract to Windley Contracting Ltd. and approved the watermain provisional to be funded by Glenshire Business Park Inc.

Financial impact

$854,400— City's new Building Canada Infrastructure Grant; Water provisional $206,270 funded by Glenshire Business Park Inc.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor W. Sifert

That Council: 1. Award the contract for Segment 2 of the West Shore Parkway to Windley Contracting Ltd for a price of $854,400.00 plus GST and fund this from the City's new Building Canada Infrastructure Grant; and 2. Award the provisional amount for the installation of the watermain to Windley Contracting Ltd for $206,270 plus GST funded by the Glenshire Business Park Inc. by agreement with the City.

Documents (1)

Engineering staff report presenting tender results for West Shore Parkway Segment 2 and recommending award of the contract to Windley Contracting Ltd.

Recommendation: award contract to Windley Contracting Ltd. for $854,400.00 (including water provisional shown separately)Water provisional amount: $206,270.00 (to be paid by Glenshire Business Park Inc. by agreement)Other bidders and total tenders listed: Northridge Excavating $952,162.68; Dawson Construction $1,107,110.00; Don Mann Excavating $1,134,500.06; Ralmax Contracting $1,223,898.00Funding: Construction funded through City's Development Cost Charge Program with additional 2/3 funding from New Building Canada Infrastructure Grant FundReport includes attachment: On Point Project Engineers Ltd. verification document (attachments/images included)
Staff Report to Council - West Shore Parkway Segment 2 Tender Award (Engineering)

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Contract AwardWest Shore ParkwayInfrastructure

Summary

Council approved a temporary program allowing two liquor vendors to offer tastings, and approved two vendors to sell one bottle each of locally bottled wine, cider and mead for one market season.

Location

Veterans Memorial Park

Motions (2)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council: 1. Approve two liquor vendors at the Goldstream Farmers Market on a temporary basis for the purpose of tasting and selling one bottle only of locally bottled wine, cider and mead in Veterans Memorial Park for one season; and 2. Direct Councillor Lillian Szpak to meet with the market and Langford liquor store vendors at the end of the market season to determine the effect and financial implications to the liquor store vendors in the Langford.

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council direct staff to allow two vendors the tasting only of locally bottled wine, cider and mead in Veterans Memorial Park.

Documents (1)

Parks staff report summarizing background and community input regarding requests to allow alcohol tasting/sales at the Goldstream Farmers Market and recommending tasting-only of locally bottled wine, cider and mead in Veterans Memorial Park.

Background: Market moved to Veterans Memorial Park in 2014; City provided site support and services at no costCouncil on March 21, 2016 asked staff and Councillor Szpak to meet with Market and community representativesRecommendation/Option: allow tasting only of locally bottled wine, cider and mead in Veterans Memorial ParkFinancial Implications: None; Legal Implications: None noted
Staff Report to Council - Goldstream Farmers Market – Selling Alcohol (Parks & Recreation)

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Background

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Commentary

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Options

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Farmers MarketLiquorTemporary Program
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Section 8

Summary

Council received correspondence from Rupert and Franny Yakelashek regarding World Water Day.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council receive the letter dated March 22nd, 2016 from Rupert and Franny Yakelashek regarding World Water Day.

Documents (1)

Letter from Rupert and Franny Yakelashek to Langford Council on World Water Day urging support for environmental rights and referencing the City of Victoria's proposed FCM resolution for a Federal Bill of Environmental Rights.

Letter date stamp: March 22, 2016 (received/filed for council agenda distribution)Authors: Rupert (age 12) and Franny (age 9) Yakelashek, 2523 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 4A5Request: municipality to champion environmental rights and support the Blue Dot movement/Federal Bill of Environmental Rights at FCMAttachment: City of Victoria Council Member Motion and proposed FCM resolution text concerning recognition of the right to a healthy environment
Correspondence: Rupert and Franny Yakelashek — World Water Day (includes City of Victoria FCM resolution attachment)

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City of Victoria — Council Member Motion

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CorrespondenceWorld Water Day
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Section 9

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1618 (Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw amendment).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1618.

Documents (1)

Text of Bylaw No. 1618 amending the City of Langford Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (No. 1000) updating street lighting requirements, drawings and schedules.

Bylaw No.: 1618 (Amendment No. 13 to Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000)Amendments include replacement of sections and drawings related to street lighting (Sections 4.18.1, 4.18.3, new drawing E8, E9, E10)Specifies LED fixtures (GE Evolve model numbers ERS20E3C1540 and ERS10B3A1540) for davit ('cobra') overhead street lighting, with HPS exceptionReadings: READ A FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME on March 21, 2016; adoption signed in April (adopted date line present)
CITY OF LANGFORD - BYLAW NO. 1618 - Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 13

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BylawSubdivisionDevelopment Servicing

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1627 First, Second and Third Reading.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council give Bylaw No. 1627 First, Second and Third Reading.

Documents (1)

Bylaw authorizing temporary borrowing upon the municipality's credit up to $10,000,000 to meet current lawful expenditures until tax revenues are collected.

Bylaw No.: 1627 (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2016)Borrowing limit authorized: Ten Million dollars ($10,000,000)Legal authority: Section 177 of the Community CharterRepayment: taxes of the current year when levied and collected to be used to repay amounts borrowedAgenda status: listed for first, second and third reading
CITY OF LANGFORD - BYLAW NO. 1627 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw

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BylawFinanceReading

Summary

Council moved to continue the meeting in closed session to consider legal matters under s.90(1)(f) of 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 Legal Matters, under 90 (1) (f) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.

In CameraConfidential

Summary

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm.

Motions (1)

Outcome not recordedMover not recorded

Adjournment of the meeting.

Adjournment