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MeetingsWed, Sep 26, 2018

Special Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Adopted rules restricting camped overnight shelters in parks, setting removal and impound procedures (Bylaw 1812).
  • Directed staff to sue the Province if Spencer Road parcels aren't transferred at no cost (Spencer Road).
  • Adopted road closure, cancelling public highway status for Spencer Road parcels near Trans-Canada Highway (Bylaw 1807).
  • Gave first reading to zoning amendment allowing subdivision at 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road (Bylaw 1811).
  • Supported applying for BC Hydro grant to underground infrastructure; City to fund one-third (Sooke Road/Glen Lake).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

8 decisions

  • Gave first reading to zoning amendment and waived hearing for 2961/2965 Sooke Road.

    4.a · Bylaw No. 1811 - Application to Amend the Text of the Agricultural 1 (AG1) Zone to Allow a Future Subdivision at 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road - Staff Report (Planning)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton

  • Supported applying for BC Hydro funds and possible one-third City contribution to underground Sooke/Glen Lake.

    4.b · BC Hydro Beautification Grant Application - Staff Report (Engineering)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell

  • Directed staff to sue the Province if Spencer Road Parcels A/B aren't transferred free.

    4.c · Spencer Road Acquisition and Disposition - Staff Report (Administration)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell

  • Granted Legion Branch 91 use of the City tent for the 2018 Remembrance Day.

    5.a · Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Branch #091 - RE: Donation of Tents for the 2018 Remembrance Day Ceremony

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell

  • Granted Christie Schick use of the City trolley for the 2018 Christmas Craft Fair.

    5.b · Christie Schick - RE: Donation of Trolley for 2018 Christmas Craft Fair at Eagle Ridge Community Centre

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell

  • Adopted the road closure bylaw to close and dispose of part of Spencer Road.

    6.a · Bylaw NO. 1807 "Road Closure Bylaw No. 1807 (Spencer Road), 2018". (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Sifert

  • Gave first reading to a zoning text amendment for 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road.

    6.b · Bylaw NO. 1811 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 551, (2961 and 2965 Sooke Rd), 2018". (First Reading)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak

  • Adopted a Municipal Park bylaw amendment updating rules for temporary overnight shelters and homeless persons.

    6.c · Bylaw NO. 1812 "Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 1812, 2018". (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak

Agenda

13 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.

call-to-order

Summary

Council approved the agenda as amended (added 4c and 5b).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council approve the agenda with the addition of 4c) Spencer Road Acquisition and Disposition and 5b) Request to use the Langford Trolley for the 2018 Christmas Craft Fair.

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Summary

No public participation was recorded.

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Section 4

Summary

Council waived a public hearing and gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1811 to allow a future subdivision at 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road.

Location

2961 Sooke Road

2965 Sooke Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council: 1. Waive the holding of a public hearing concerning Bylaw No. 1811; AND 2. Give 1st reading to the attached Bylaw No. 1811 to amend the text of the Agricultural 1 (AG1) Zone for the properties located at 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road.

Documents (1)

Planning staff report describing a requested AG1 zoning text amendment to permit subdivision of the ALR portion of 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road and recommending Council consider waiving a public hearing and giving first reading.

Addresses: 2961 and 2965 Sooke RoadReport date: September 25, 2018Current AG1 minimum lot size: 4.0 hectares (10 acres); proposed amendment would allow a smaller lotRecommendation options: waive public hearing and give 1st reading to Bylaw No. 1811, or take no action
Staff Report to Council

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zoningAG1Sooke Roadbylaw-1811

Summary

Council supported applying for a BC Hydro Beautification grant for undergrounding infrastructure and supported one-third City funding if the grant is awarded.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council: 1. Support an application to the BC Hydro Beautification Fund for the undergrounding of BC Hydro infrastructure in the Sooke Road/Glen Lake Road project area; AND 2. Support the City funding one-third funding for the undergrounding if BC Hydro provides a Beautification grant for the project.

BC HydrograntundergroundingSooke RoadGlen Lake Road

Summary

Council directed staff to initiate legal action against the Province if specified Spencer Road parcels are not transferred to the City at no cost.

Location

Spencer Road (Parcels adjacent to Trans-Canada Highway)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

Given that the land by Spencer Road was given to the City by the Province of British Columbia in the Spencer Road Interchange Agreement and that the Province of British Columbia through negotiations over the past 18 months has continued to refuse to transfer the lands to the City at no-cost, that Council direct staff to initiate legal action against the Province of British Columbia if Parcel A and Parcel B of the Spencer Road allowance next to the Trans-Canada Highway are not transferred to the City for no cost, as per section 7.3 of the Spencer Road Interchange Agreement.

Spencer Roadland-transferlegal
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Section 5

Summary

Council granted the use of the City's tent to the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91 for the 2018 Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Location

761 Station Avenue (Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council grant The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091 the use of the City's tent for their 2018 Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Documents (1)

Letter from the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91 requesting the donation of additional tent(s) for the 2018 Remembrance Day service due to increased attendance and participation.

Date: September 25, 2018Sender: Norm Scott, President, Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091Request: donation of additional tent(s) for Remembrance Day 2018Legion address: 761 Station Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2S1
Correspondence - Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091 - Re: 2018 Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Summary

Council granted Christie Schick use of the City's trolley for the 2018 Christmas Craft Fair at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre.

Location

Eagle Ridge Community Centre

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council grant Christie Schick the use of the City's trolley for her 2018 Christmas Craft Fair at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre.

trolleycommunity-eventEagle Ridge
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Section 6

Summary

Council adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 1807 to close and dispose of a portion of Spencer Road.

Location

Spencer Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1807.

Documents (2)

Planning staff report advising that Spencer Road Closure Bylaw No. 1807 received Ministerial signature and asking Council to adopt the bylaw or take no action; also directs registration of statutory rights of way for services.

Report date: September 25, 2018Council previously gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings on September 17, 2018Bylaw No. 1807 was signed by the Minister of Transportation on September 21, 2018Recommendation: adopt Spencer Road Closure Bylaw No. 1807 or take no action
Staff Report to Council - Bylaw No. 1807 – Road Closure and Disposition of a Portion of Spencer Road

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Bylaw to close and remove the dedication of approximately 1,993.9 m² (0.5 acres) of highway (portion of Spencer Road), authorize execution of documentation, and set reading/approval dates.

Area to be closed: approximately 1,993.9 m² (0.5 acres)Affected plans: Plans 26096, 28421, 35765, VIP62910, VIP62914, VIP62431, VIP65827, VIP89283 and Form 12 accompanying Plan 1431Authority to execute: Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer authorized to execute deeds and documentationReadings: Read 1st/2nd/3rd on September 17, 2018; Approved by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on September 21, 2018
CITY OF LANGFORD - ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 1807, 2018

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SCHEDULE “A” – Road Closure Plan

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bylaw-1807road-closureSpencer Road

Summary

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1811 (zoning text amendment for 2961 & 2965 Sooke Road).

Location

2961 Sooke Road

2965 Sooke Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council give Bylaw No. 1811 first reading.

Documents (2)

Zoning amendment bylaw adding a provision to permit the creation of a lot not less than 3,000 m² (2.0 acres) from specified legal descriptions relating to 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road.

Permits creation of a lot having area not less than 3,000 m² (2.0 acres)Specified legal descriptions: LOT 5, SECTIONS 98, 99 AND 100, METCHOSIN DISTRICT, PLAN 20923 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP52592; and LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SECTIONS 89, 97, 98, 99, 100, 100A, 101 AND 101A, METCHOSIN DISTRICT, PLAN 1817 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP52253Cited as: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 551, (2961 and 2965 Sooke Rd), 2018Readings/public hearing/adoption dates left as blanks in the document
CITY OF LANGFORD - BYLAW NO. 1811

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Schedule A

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Duplicate printing of Bylaw No. 1811 amending the Langford Zoning Bylaw to allow creation of a lot not less than 3,000 m² for specified legal descriptions related to 2961 and 2965 Sooke Road.

Same amendment as Bylaw No. 1811: permits lot >= 3,000 m² (2.0 acres)Cited as: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 551, (2961 and 2965 Sooke Rd), 2018Contains Schedule A (legal description) as image
CITY OF LANGFORD

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Schedule A

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bylaw-1811zoningfirst-reading

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1812 to amend the Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw regarding definitions and rules related to temporary overnight shelters and homeless persons.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1812.

Documents (1)

Amendment to the Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw to add definitions for 'Homeless Person' and 'Temporary Overnight Shelter', allow temporary overnight shelters in parks where no accessible shelter exists subject to restrictions, and provide enforcement and impoundment procedures.

Bylaw citation: Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 1812, 2018New definitions: 1.19 'Homeless Person'; 1.20 'Temporary Overnight Shelter' (e.g., tent, lean-to)Conditions: temporary overnight shelters allowed only where no accessible overnight shelter is available and must be erected after 7:00 p.m. and removed before 9:00 a.m.; cannot be within 10 metres of specified park featuresEnforcement: Parks Manager, RCMP or Municipal Bylaw Officers may remove/seize chattels; reclaim procedures and fees set outReadings: Read 1st, 2nd and 3rd on September 24, 2018 (final adoption date blank)
CITY OF LANGFORD

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BYLAW 1812

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1. Amendments to Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996

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2. Citation

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bylaw-1812parkshomelessnesstemporary-shelter

Summary

In-camera resolution (no public record of discussion in minutes).

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Summary

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:08 am.

Motions (1)

PassedMover not recorded

That the meeting be adjourned.

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