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MeetingsTue, Feb 25, 20202018–2022 Council

Special Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Signed a memorandum of understanding to provide about 1 acre of land and $1 million in site work (790 McCallum Road MOU).
  • Directed staff to negotiate agreements with the Maritime Museum and return them to Council (MOU next steps).
  • Received a presentation from the Maritime Museum about a Pacific Maritime Centre and performing arts theatre (presentation received).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

1 decision

  • Approved signing the MOU with the Maritime Museum to explore a Pacific Maritime Centre.

    5a · Report — Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia (Administration) - To be distributed separately

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Stewart

Agenda

6 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Mayor Young called the meeting to order.

Call to Order

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedure
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Section 3

Summary

Council received a presentation from the Maritime Museum of British Columbia regarding the Pacific Maritime Centre and associated facilities.

Location

790 McCallum Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council receive the presentation from the Maritime Museum of British Columbia regarding the Pacific Maritime Centre, Conference Centre and Performing Arts Theatre.

PresentationMaritime MuseumPacific Maritime Centre

Summary

No public participation was recorded.

Public Participation
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Section 5

Summary

Council agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia to explore development of a Pacific Maritime Centre and Performing Arts Centre.

Financial impact

$1,000,000— Amenity contributions from rezoning of 790 McCallum Road

Location

790 McCallum Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.

Documents (2)

A staff report (dated February 25, 2020) recommending Council authorize the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia regarding development of a Pacific Maritime Centre and an adjoining Performing Arts Centre on land received through a rezoning at 790 McCallum Road.

Date: February 25, 2020Rezoning of 790 McCallum Road in 2018 resulted in the City receiving 4 acres of raw land and $2,000,000 in amenity contributions (first $1,000,000 to be received this June)The Maritime Museum approached the City in 2019 about constructing a museum and possible theatre on the propertyCity would directly receive 300,000 cubic metres of fill to be deposited at the City's property on the corner of Trans Canada Highway and West Shore ParkwayStaff recommendation: Authorize the City to enter into the attached MOU with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia (alternative: direct no action at this time)Legal reference: City may dispose of land to the Maritime Museum pursuant to s.26 of the Community CharterSubmitted by: Braden Hutchins (Director of Corporate Services) and Donna Petrie (Manager of Economic Development and Events); Concurrence: Darren Kiedyk (Chief Administrative Officer)
Introduction

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Staff Report

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Background and Commentary

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Options

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Respectfully submitted

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Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (2020) between the City of Langford and The Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society to set out mutual intentions and key principles for exploring a Pacific Maritime Centre (including the Museum) and an adjoining Performing Arts Centre at 790 McCallum Road, including roles, proposed contributions and next steps.

Parties: City of Langford (2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC V9B 2X8) and The Maritime Museum of British Columbia Society (Inc. No. S0005145, H100 - 634 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A4)Date reference: 2020 (MOU dated for reference ________, 2020)Project location: 790 McCallum Road, City of LangfordProposed Pacific Maritime Centre program: Maritime Museum of British Columbia, an immersive theatre, an observational lighthouse sky-deck, a conference centre and a multi-story revenue towerCity proposes to build an adjoining Performing Arts CentreMuseum responsibilities include soliciting donations, securing all capital funding, establishing partnership agreements and project coordinationCity responsibilities include providing land (to be held for purposes of initiative until October 31, 2022), site preparation, services, parking, staff support and consideration of permissive tax exemption for museum facilitiesThe MOU explicitly states it is not legally binding and does not impose legal obligations; parties will endeavour to further explore feasibility and, if agreed, negotiate definitive agreementsSignature blocks provided for Mayor and Clerk (City) and authorized signatories (Museum)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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MOUMaritime Museum790 McCallum RoadAmenity Contributions

Summary

The meeting was adjourned.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Mayor S. Young

Meeting adjourned at 5:23 pm.

Adjournment