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MeetingsTue, Sep 8, 20202018–2022 Council

Regular Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Approved sale of North Langford Recreation Centre for $3,575,000; 25‑year recreation covenant, pool in 24 months.
  • Adopted new City Centre 1 downtown zoning enabling higher-density mixed-use buildings (Bylaw 1904).
  • Adopted rezoning of 2716–2720 Strathmore Road for 32‑unit apartment; developer pays amenity and housing fees (Bylaw 1884).
  • Extended summer bike patrol; allocated $20,000 now and approved up to $52,000 for two positions through May.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

10 decisions
  • Issued a temporary use permit allowing Code Ninjas after-school program at 890 Goldstream Ave.

    5.a · Notice OF Intent — TUP20-0003 - 890 Goldstream Ave

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Approved sale of North Langford Recreation Centre at 1997 Country Club Way.

    6.a · Report — Disposition of the North Langford Recreation Centre

    Moved by Seaton, seconded by Wade
  • Awarded design contract for Millstream Road at Bear Mountain Parkway roundabout to McElhanney for $86,668.

    6.b · Report — Approval to Award design of Millstream Road Roundabout

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Stewart
  • Extended Goldstream Farmers Market contract to November 30, 2020.

    7.a · Correspondence — Goldstream Farmers Market Society RE: Extension of Contract to November 2020

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Sahlstrom
  • Adopted the zoning bylaw amendment for 2716 and 2720 Strathmore Road.

    8.a · Bylaw NO. 1884 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 582, (2716 and 2720 Strathmore Road), Bylaw 1884, 2020" (Adoption)

    Moved by Seaton, seconded by Blackwell
  • Adopted the zoning bylaw omnibus amendments for City Centre 1 zones.

    8.b · Bylaw NO. 1904 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 589, Omnibus No. 51 - City Centre 1 Zones, Bylaw No. 1904, 2020" (Adoption)

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Seaton
  • Adopted various zoning bylaw omnibus amendments.

    8.c · Bylaw NO. 1920 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 597, (Omnibus No. 53-Various Amendments), Bylaw No. 1920, 2020" (Adoption)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Gave first, second and third readings to the Freedom of Information bylaw.

    8.d · Bylaw NO. 1925 "City of Langford Freedom of Information Bylaw No. 1925, 2020" (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Stewart
  • Approved licence agreement; directed staff to investigate a Willing Park archery range and release details.

    9.1.a · RISE AND Report — Licence Agreement Victoria Bowmen Association Archery Club

    Moved by Wade, seconded by Seaton
  • Approved bike patrol extensions with $20,000 and $52,000 anticipated; directed staff to seek provincial help.

    9.1.b · RISE AND Report — Extending the Summer Bike Patrol

    Moved by Seaton, seconded by Stewart

Agenda

17 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The meeting was called to order.

Summary

Council approved the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

Agenda
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Section 3

Summary

Council approved the minutes of the August 17, 2020 meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Council approve the minutes of the special meetings of Council held on August 17, 2020.

Documents (1)

Official minutes for the City of Langford Regular Meeting of Council held August 17, 2020 (meeting held by teleconference). Includes public hearings, decisions, bylaws and committee resolutions.

Meeting date: Monday, August 17, 2020; meeting called to order at 5:31 pm and adjourned at 7:13 pmPresent: Acting Mayor M. Sahlstrom; Councillors D. Blackwell, L. Seaton, N. Stewart, L. Szpak and R. WadeDecisions include adoption/reading of multiple bylaws (e.g., Bylaw Nos. 1847, 1864, 1885, 1893, 1904, 1905, 1913, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1928)Disposition approved for portions of 2855 West Shore Parkway and 1365 Goldstream Ave (sale to Canwest Hotels Ltd) and approval of various temporary use permits and variances
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (August 17th, 2020) - Part 1 of 3

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (August 17th, 2020) - Part 2 of 3

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (August 17th, 2020) - Part 3 of 3

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Minutes

Summary

Members of the public raised questions about the sale of the North Langford Recreation Centre and concerns relating to the Tri‑Way mobile home park.

Public Input
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Section 5

Summary

Council issued Temporary Use Permit TUP20-0003 to allow an after‑school computer coding program at 890 Goldstream Ave subject to conditions.

Location

890 Goldstream Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Temporary Use Permit No. TUP20-0003 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Jesse Bowness of Code Ninjas Westshore on behalf of David Baird to allow an after-school computer coding program for children on the lower floor of the front unit of 890 Goldstream Ave subject to the following terms and conditions: [site plan and conditions as listed].

Documents (1)

Public notice advising Council intends to consider issuing Temporary Use Permit TUP20-0003 for 890 Goldstream Avenue to allow an after-school computer coding program for children.

File: Temporary Use Permit No. TUP20-0003Applicant: Jesse Bowness of Code Ninjas WestshoreLocation: 890 Goldstream AvenueMeeting to consider permit: Regular Meeting, Sept 8, 2020 (meeting held electronically)Contact: Kory Elliott, Planning Department
Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit

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TUPPlanning890 Goldstream Ave
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Section 6

Summary

Council approved the disposition (sale) of the North Langford Recreation Centre located at 1997 Country Club Way as per the attached purchase and sale agreement.

Location

1997 Country Club Way

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Seaton

That Council approve the disposition of the North Langford Recreation Centre located at 1997 Country Club Way as per the attached and executed purchase and sale agreement.

Documents (2)

Report to Council recommending approval of the negotiated terms for the disposition (sale) of the North Langford Recreation Centre, including key commercial terms, restrictions and financial implications.

Property: North Langford Recreation Centre (1997 Country Club Way)Minimum consideration to City: $3,575,000 (plus in-kind recreation improvements to equal $4,000,000 appraisal) with independent appraisal at $4,000,000Deposit noted in agreement: $350,000Closing date in agreement: November 30, 2020Use restrictions: recreation-related activities primarily for 25 years; minimum operating hours 80 hours/week between 6:00 am–10:00 pm; buy-back provisions if buyer defaultsMaintenance commitments: City covers basic maintenance up to $20,000 until completion and up to $30,000 for significant uninsured repairsBuyer due diligence period: 45 days after execution
Staff Report - Disposition of the North Langford Recreation Centre

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Commentary

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Financial Implications

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Scanned appendix materials accompanying the staff report on disposition of the North Langford Recreation Centre, including the purchase and sale agreement and supporting documents.

Large scanned attachment set (image-dominant pages)Contains the executed/negotiated purchase and sale agreement and related legal/technical appendicesPages are primarily scanned images (OCR quality limited)Intended to support the staff report terms (deposit, closing date, covenants, easements, parking and maintenance clauses)
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS

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ARTICLE 2 - PURCHASE AND SALE

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ARTICLE 3 - TRANSFER

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ARTICLE 4 - REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS - Part 1 of 2

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ARTICLE 4 - REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS - Part 2 of 2

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ARTICLE 5 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

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ARTICLE 6 - MISCELLANEOUS

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SIGNATURES

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SCHEDULE A

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SCHEDULE B

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SCHEDULE C

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SCHEDULE D - Part 1 of 3

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SCHEDULE D - Part 2 of 3

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SCHEDULE D - Part 3 of 3

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SCHEDULE E - Part 1 of 3

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SCHEDULE E - Part 2 of 3

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SCHEDULE E - Part 3 of 3

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SCHEDULE F

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SCHEDULE G

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DispositionRecreation Centre1997 Country Club Way

Summary

Council awarded the consulting engineering design contract for the Millstream Road at Bear Mountain Parkway roundabout to McElhanney for an estimated $86,668 plus GST, funded from the City's Road Development Cost Charge program.

Financial impact

$86,668— City's Road Development Cost Charge program

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council award the Consulting Engineering Services for the design of the Millstream Road at Bear Mountain Parkway roundabout to McElhanney for the estimated cost of $86,668 plus GST and fund this from the City's Road Development Cost Charge program.

Documents (1)

Request for Council approval to award consulting engineering services to design the Millstream Road at Bear Mountain Parkway roundabout, including both interim and ultimate configurations and tender preparation.

Recommended consultant: McElhanney (estimate provided by them)Estimated cost: $86,668 plus GSTFunding source: City's Road Development Cost Charge (DCC) programPurpose: Detailed design for interim (single-lane) and ultimate (dual-lane) configurations; tendering potential for 2021 constructionStaff anticipate pursuing ICBC grant funding for construction
Staff Report

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Financial Implications

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Options

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Respectfully submitted,

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RoundaboutDesign ContractMillstream RoadBear Mountain Parkway

Summary

Council resolved to reduce the number of Council meetings to one per month for the remainder of 2020, effective September 8, to be held on the first Monday of each month.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council reduce the number of Council meetings to one per month, effective September 8, 2020, for the remainder of 2020 with the meetings to be held on the first Monday of each month.

Documents (1)

Recommendation to reduce regular Council meetings to one per month for the remainder of 2020 (first Monday of each month) to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks.

Recommendation effective: September 8, 2020 for remainder of 2020New schedule: one Council meeting per month, held on the first MondayRationale: reduce number of people entering City Hall and limit COVID-19 exposureFinancial implications: none noted; urgent business may be addressed by special meeting
Staff Report - Remaining Council Meetings for 2020 (Reduction due to COVID-19)

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MeetingsCOVID-19
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Section 7

Summary

Council extended the contract between the City and the Goldstream Farmers Market Society to November 30, 2020.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council extend the contract between the City and the Goldstream Farmers Market Society to November 30, 2020.

Documents (1)

Letter from Goldstream Farmers Market Society requesting an extension of their contract to operate the market in Veterans Park weekly (Saturdays) through the end of November 2020, complying with COVID-19 protocols.

Sender: Goldstream Farmers Market Society (Tony Obersteller, President)Request: extend contract to operate market in Veterans Park every Saturday until end of November 2020, weather permittingCommitment: follow existing contract terms and all COVID-19 regulationsPurpose: provide vendor sales opportunities in lead-up to Christmas because many craft fairs cancelled due to COVID-19
Correspondence - Goldstream Farmers Market Society (Request to extend contract)

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ContractGoldstream Farmers Market
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Section 8

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1884.

Location

2716 Strathmore Road

2720 Strathmore Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Seaton

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1884.

Documents (1)

Formal text of Bylaw No. 1884 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by reclassifying Lots at 2716 and 2720 Strathmore Road to RM7A and adding specified amenity contribution requirements.

Citation: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 582 (2716 and 2720 Strathmore Road), Bylaw 1884, 2020Legal description: Lots 5 and 6, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan 16167 (PIDs 002-558-751 and 004-014-367)Amenity contribution schedule included in Schedule AD (specified per-storey/unit amounts)Readings: First, Second and Third Readings held (dates noted in bylaw), Ministry of Transportation approval dated March 19, 2020
CITY OF LANGFORD

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BYLAW NO. 1884 - Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment (2716 and 2720 Strathmore Road)

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Appendix A

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BylawZoningStrathmore Road

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1904 (Omnibus No. 51 - City Centre 1 Zones).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1904.

Documents (1)

Text of Bylaw No. 1904 introducing the CC1 (City Centre 1) Zone into the Zoning Bylaw, defining permitted uses, regulations, setbacks, parking requirements and active building frontage provisions for the city centre.

Citation: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 589, Omnibus No. 51 – City Centre 1 Zones, Bylaw No. 1904, 2020Adds new Section 6.57 (City Centre Zone - CC1) with permitted uses including apartments, retail, restaurants, offices, townhouses and active frontage requirementsRegulations include minimum lot area restrictions, density/FAR provisions, setbacks (2–4 m depending on height), parking screening and landscaping requirementsReadings and Public Hearing: First Reading July 20, 2020; Public Hearing August 17, 2020; Second & Third Readings August 17, 2020
Bylaw No. 1904 - Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Omnibus No. 51 – City Centre 1 Zone)

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BylawZoningCity Centre

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1920 (Omnibus No. 53 - various amendments).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1920.

Documents (1)

Bylaw No. 1920 contains various amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 including additions to subdivision/boundary adjustment rules, amenity contribution tables, and adjustments to specific zone provisions (e.g., CD20).

Citation: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 597 (Omnibus No. 53 – Various Amendments), Bylaw No. 1920, 2020Amendments include: additions to Section 3.22, new Section 3.22.05 re: approving officer boundary adjustment authority, changes to amenity contribution tables (Table 1) and replacement of Schedule EAmenity contribution examples in Table 1: $5,400 per one-family lot >=550 m2 to General Amenity Fund; $3,294 per townhouse/two-family/apartment unit to General Amenity Fund; amounts also specified for Affordable Housing Reserve FundReadings and Public Hearing: First Reading July 20, 2020; Public Hearing August 17, 2020; Second & Third Readings August 17, 2020
Bylaw No. 1920 - Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Omnibus No. 53 – Various Amendments)

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BylawZoningOmnibus

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1925 first, second and third readings.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council give Bylaw No. 1925 first, second and third readings.

Documents (1)

Report recommending adoption of a modernized Freedom of Information Bylaw (No. 1925, 2020) to update the appointment of 'Head of Privacy' and to align fee schedule reference with provincial regulation.

Purpose: repeal old Bylaw No. 80 (1994) and adopt updated Freedom of Information Bylaw No. 1925, 2020Recommendation: appoint Corporate Officer and Manager of Legislative Services as 'Head of Privacy'Change: Fee Schedule incorporated by reference to align automatically with provincial changesOptions: give 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Bylaw No. 1925 or take no action
Staff Report - Bylaw No. 1925: City of Langford Freedom of Information Bylaw

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Options

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Respectfully Submitted

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BylawFreedom of Information

Summary

Council moved to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to consider labour/employee relations and preliminary negotiations related to municipal services; Council continued the meeting in closed session.

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 the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment; under Section 90 (1) (e) (f) and (g) of the Community Charter. b) That Council continue the meeting in closed session.

In-CameraConfidential

Summary

Council approved the Licence Agreement and directed staff to continue investigating suitability of an archery range in Willing Park and release the information to the public.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council approve the Licence Agreement and directs staff to continue to investigate the suitability of an Archery Range in Willing Park; AND That Council release this information to the public.

Licence AgreementArcheryWilling Park

Summary

Council approved extending the summer bike patrol staffing with an initial allocation of approximately $20,000 and an anticipated additional $52,000 to extend further seasonal positions; staff to seek provincial assistance and report back.

Financial impact

$72,000

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Seaton

That Council: 1) Resolve to allocate approximately $20,000 to extend the five (5) seasonal staff positions from September 30 to October 31; 2) Resolve to extend beyond October 31 and up to May 1, 2021 two (2) seasonal staff positions at an anticipated cost of $52,000; 3) That staff make application with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre for financial assistance; 4) That staff present an update; 5) That Council release this information to the public.

BylawCOVID-19Bike Patrol

Summary

The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm.

Motions (1)

Outcome not recordedMoved by Mayor S. Young

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 6:13 pm.

Adjournment