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City of Langford Council Minutes - December 5, 2022
Official minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting held December 5, 2022, recording attendance, public participation, committee receipts, motions and decisions including reports, bylaws and in-camera resolution. The minutes document approvals for purchases, agreements, strategic planning directions, and the adoption of several bylaws.
Key facts
- Meeting date and time: December 5, 2022, 7:00 PM (called to order at 7:05 PM)
- Attendance: Mayor S. Goodmanson and Councillors K. Guiry, C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha (staff list included)
- Public speakers referenced addresses: 780 Fisgard Street; 3442 Luxton Road; 3274 Walfred Place; 2375 (partial); 636 Granderson Road
- Committee minutes received: Parks, Recreation, Environment, Culture and Beautification Committee (Sept 22, 2022); West Shore Parks and Recreation Board (Oct 13, 2022)
- Park/trail proposals: defer naming at 3297 Kettle Creek Crescent pending Park Naming Policy update; proceed with preliminary research and include funding for 2575 Jeanine Drive Park in 2023 budget
City of Langford Council Minutes - December 5, 2022
Meeting Details
- Date & Time: December 5, 2022, 7:00 PM
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
PRESENT:
- Mayor S. Goodmanson
- Councillor K. Guiry
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor M. Morley
ATTENDING:
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- B. Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
- M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- M. Mahovlich, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- Meeting available by teleconference.
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Councillor K. Yacucha
- C. Aubrey, Fire Chief - Remote
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- W. Robinson, Manager of Building Services
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
- W. Ying-udomrat, Manager of Legislative Services
- L. Zetaruk, Analyst
Territorial Acknowledgement
B. Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
Call to Order
Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
Approval of the Agenda
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER
THATCouncil approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
Public Participation
- R. Janes. 78Q Fisgard Street. Victoria, re: item 9.2 - provided the context for the proposed bylaws and expressed supportfor the bylaws.
- W. Hobbs. 3442 Luxton Road, re: item 8.1 - asked questions about the fire underwriter surviey. Re: item 83 - suggested that a dust bylaw be included in the listof priorities and expressed support for a committee that focuses on helping youth in the community.
- ChiefR. Chipps. Beecher Bay, re: item 9.2 - noted the importance of reconciliationand expressed support for the proposed bylaws.
- N. Johal. 3274 Walfred Place, re: item 8.1 - expressed support for the proposal. Re:8.3 - asked questions about what committees may looklike. Suggested reordering the PublicParticipation item on the agenda.
- IVI. Wignall.2375 Selwvn Rd. re: item 6.1.3 - asked questions aboutImpacts to natural vegetation and proposed that other parks be considered. Re:item 8.1 - expressed support for the proposal. Re:item 9.3 - suggested that the tree management policy be part of the development process and offered to volunteer on a committee once the committees have been established.
- S. Costello. 2958 Robalee PI. - re: item 8.1 - noted that a used truck may have mechanical issues. Re: item 8J2 - expressed concerns about the low percentage of revenue sharing with the City. Re: item 8.3 - suggested that deciduous trees not be placed on the street and that this could be included in the tree management policy.
- S. Plank. #108-632 Goldstream Avenue. - re: item 8.3 - suggested that the Public Participation item be reordered to another place on the agenda. Suggested that extensive publicengagement be conducted in forming a strategic plan. Suggested that tree retention, tree canopy, and setback variances be considered when creating a tree management policy. Suggested that the Planning, Zoningand Affordable Housing and Boardof VarianceCommittees include a variety of representations from the community and not just the development community and that public engagement be conducted prior to forming committees.
- W. Hdbbs. 3442 Luxton Road, noted that ifthe Public Participation period were to be moved to the end of the meeting, Council would have already made the decisionon the agenda items.
- P. Hamilton. 636 Granderson Road, re: item 8.3 - regarding a tree management policy, suggested that oak trees be included in the policy.
5. Adoption of Council Minutes
5.1 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - November 21, 2022
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council approve the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on November 21, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
6. Committee Resolutions
6.1 Parks, Recreation, Environment, Culture and Beautification Committee Meeting - September 22, 2022
6.1.1 Minutes of the Parks, Recreation, Environment, Culture and Beautification Committee Meeting - September 22, 2022
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Parks, Recreation, Environment, Culture and Beautification Committee meeting held on September 22, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
6.1.2 Park and Trail Name Proposal - 3297 Kettle Creek Crescent
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THATCouncil direct staff to research and bring forward options to update the Park Naming Policy (POL-0120-PARK)for Council approval.
AND
THATCouncil defer naming the park and trail located at 3297 Kettle Creek Crescent until the updated Park Naming Policy (POL-0120-PARK) is approved by Council
Motion CARRIED.
6.1.3 2575 Jeanine Drive Park Proposal
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: HARDER
THATCouncil direct staff to proceed with preliminary research regarding costing and design and include funding for 2575 Jeanine Drive Park construction in the 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Facilities budget.
Motion CARRIED.
7. Other Board and Commission Minutes
7.1 West Shore Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - October 13, 2022
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation meeting held on October 13, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8. Reports
8.1 Aerial Ladder Truck Replacement
MOVED BY; HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the purchase of the 2022 Pierce Enforcer 107' Aerial Ladder from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus: and,
THAT Council direct staff to include the Aerial Ladder Truck replacement In the 2023-2027 FiveYear Financial Plan to be funded from the Equipment Replacement Reserve.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2 Advertising Agreement Starlight Stadium
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THATCouncil instruct the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Advertising Agreement In substantially the proposed form, subject to minor edits and modifications.
Motion CARRIED.
8.3 Strategic Plan and Upcoming Initiatives
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council direct staff to compile information about the strategic planning process and report back to Council with options for creating a comprehensive Strategic Plan in the new year.
AND
THAT Council direct staff to begin working on a Code of Conduct for Council to review with a preliminary information report to be presented to Council no later than the February 6 meeting.
AND
THAT Council direct staff to bring forward to report on options for a tree management policy in the new year.
AND
That Council direct staff to review options for an initial meet and greet with Council and the public to be held at a time and date to be determined in the new year.
9. Bylaws
9.1 BYLAW NO. 2086 (Background Report Attached)
"Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 681, (2321 and 2323 Belair Road), Bylaw No. 2086, 2022". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED:HARDER
THATCouncil adopt Bylaw No. 2086.
Motion CARRIED.
9.2 BYLAW NOS. 2106. 2107. 2108 (Background Report Attached)
"City of Langford Centre Mountain Water Service Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2106, 2022". (ADOPTION)
"City of Langford Centre Mountain Residential Community Roadway Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2107, 2022". (ADOPTION)
"City of Langford Centre Mountain Business Park Community Roadway Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2108, 2022". (ADOPTION)
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY
THATCouncil adopt:
- Centre Mountain Water Service Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2106, 2022.
- Centre Mountain Residential Connmunity Roadway Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2107, 2022; and
- Centre Mountain Business Park Community Roadway Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 2108, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
10. In Camera Resolution
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (i) of the Community Charter to consider:
- the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Motion CARRIED.
The meeting went in camera at 8:20 pm.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 pm.
Presiding Council Member
SCOTT 600DMANS0N
MAYOR
Certified Correct - Corporare Officer
Marie Watrr^ough
Corporate Officer