MeetingsTue, Jan 17, 20232h 59m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted zoning change to allow six-storey apartment at 975, 979, 983 Bray Avenue (Bylaw 2080).
- Gave first, second and third readings to Tree Protection Bylaw prohibiting tree cutting (Bylaw 2117).
- Approved variance to reduce interior lot setback to 1.2m at 2321/2323 Belair Road (Belair Rd DVP).
- Directed staff to tender signalized intersection at Latoria Road and Klahanie Road; funded by Road DCCs (Latoria/Klahanie).
- Directed staff to tender Luxton Road stormwater improvements; funded by Stormwater DCCs (Luxton Road Storm DCC).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Issued a variance for 2321 and 2323 Belair Road reducing interior setback to 1.2 m.
8.1 · Issuance of Development Permit Variance at 2321 and 2323 Belair Road to reduce the interior lot line setback of a building or structure from the required 1.5m to 1.2m
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by HarderDirected staff to notify public, pursue landscaping, and draft fence-height exemption bylaw for RCMP properties.
9.1 · Application To Vary the Fence Height at 2788, 2792 Winster Rd and 674 Atkins Ave (RCMP Properties)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderRenewed the non-medical cannabis temporary use permit at 101-945 Reunion Ave for three years.
9.2 · TUP19-0002 - Renewal for non-medical cannabis retail store of 101-945 Reunion Ave
Moved by Harder, seconded by MorleyDirected staff to issue an RFP for an urban forest plan and use LGCAP funds.
9.3 · Request for Proposal for Urban Forest Management Plan
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by SzpakApproved tendering and Road DCC funding for the Latoria Road at Klahanie Road signalized intersection.
9.4 · Latoria Road New Signalized Intersection Road DCC Project
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerApproved tendering and Stormwater DCC funding for the Luxton Road stormwater improvement project.
9.5 · Luxton Road Stormwater Improvement Storm DCC Project
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaApproved the 2023 Goldstream Farmers Market agreement, allowing minor edits by the CAO.
9.6 · Goldstream Farmers Market Agreement 2023
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryAdopted the zoning amendment for 975, 979 and 983 Bray Avenue.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 2080 (Background Report Attached) "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 678, (975, 979, and 983 Bray Avenue), Bylaw No. 2080, 2022". (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the city tree protection bylaw.
10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2117 (Background Report Attached) "City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2117, 2023". (GIVE First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to the ticket information authorization bylaw amendment.
10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2118 "District of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment No. 20, Bylaw No. 2118, 2023". (GIVE First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
26 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The meeting began with the City's territorial acknowledgment read by staff.
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Mayor called the meeting to order.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentation by The Village Initiative (C. Andrew and S. Bradford) on their organization and work.
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A history and overview of The Village Initiative presented to Council.
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Public input period; multiple members of the public spoke on upcoming bylaws, projects and tree policy.
Who spoke (26)
- John AlexanderAsks · Tree-protection bylaws
Asks council to consult affected landowners before adopting the tree-protection bylaw, arguing rushed decisions create uncertainty for development. - Beth Solzgram (Walford Road)Concerned · Tree-protection bylaws and fines
Questions how tree cutting could be illegal without a bylaw and asks council to justify the proposed fines. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Asks · Luxton Road work and Bray Road permits
Asks whether creek-work approvals are in place for Luxton Road stormwater work and when permits are required for the Bray Road development. - Rachel SansomAsks · Bray development
Seeks clarification that the Bray development will match the public-hearing presentation and can proceed to permitting. - Dora Stroud (Janine Drive)Supports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports adopting the tree-protection bylaws and notes that the Greater Victoria Climate Hub also supports them. - Elizabeth Campbell (Lakeside Place)Supports · Tree bylaw and urban-forest planning
Supports the tree bylaw and offers forest-science expertise to help with future urban-forest planning. - Bernadette Armstrong (Rodney Road)Mixed · Tree bylaw and Bray development
Supports the temporary tree bylaw and asks whether further discussion is possible on the Bray development amid nearby density concerns. - Kristen ArumSupports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports the tree-protection bylaws, saying public advocacy made the action feel responsive rather than unexpected. - Kim Robinson (Page Avenue)Supports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports the tree bylaw and commends council and staff for acting quickly in response to public support. - Kara DoblockSupports · Urban forest plan and tree-protection bylaws
Praises the urban-forest-plan report and supports hiring a consultant and advancing the tree-protection bylaws. - Corina Craig (Lakehurst Drive)Supports · Tree-protection bylaw
Supports the temporary tree bylaw and commends council and staff for responding to tree cutting while developing a permanent approach. - Carnal ChimaSupports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports the tree bylaws and the procedural review, saying swift action was necessary to meet a community need. - Michael Sunshine (Lang Vista Drive)Supports · Tree-protection bylaw
Supports the tree bylaw, arguing responsible property owners have little to fear, and welcomes future input on tree management. - Pete Kidge (East Spencer Road)Supports · Tree-protection bylaws and penalties
Supports both bylaws and argues penalties should deter harm to irreplaceable trees, including restrictions on future development applications. - Rennie Luberts (Sanehill Place)Mixed · Urban forest plan, tree bylaws and Latoria Road intersection
Supports the urban forest plan, tree bylaws and Latoria Road signals, and asks for clarification about sidewalks on the Klahani side. - Norman Joel (Walford Place)Concerned · Tree bylaw process and traffic signals
Criticizes the tree bylaw’s rushed, nontransparent process and asks council to consider a signal at Happy Valley School. - Tanya Sunshine (Lang Vista Drive)Mixed · Zoning fence rules and tree-protection bylaws
Supports the tree bylaws, asks for changes to zoning fence rules for public facilities, and urges attention to native and endangered species. - Patsy Hamilton (Granderson Road)Supports · Tree bylaw and urban forest management
Supports the temporary tree bylaw and the proposed urban forest management policy to protect residents and the natural environment. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Tree-protection bylaw process
Opposes the bylaw process as rushed and lacking public consultation, and asks about expert input, costs and the rationale for council’s action. - Mike Wignall (Sullivan Road)Mixed · Tree-protection bylaw scope and process
Appreciates the procedural redo but urges clear limits, fair penalties and stakeholder consultation to avoid burdening homeowners. - Nicholas Droll (Walford Place)Asks · Tree bylaw costs and process
Asks for details on legal and staff costs, when the bylaw was initiated, and whether direction was given publicly. - Sarah Plank (Goldstream Avenue)Supports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports the bylaws, arguing election commitments and the urgency of preventing irreversible tree loss justify swift interim action. - Sienna (Langford Parkway)Asks · Tree-bylaw information access
Asks council to make information easier to access so residents can understand the bylaw and find answers without navigating older systems. - Devin Dignam (Reunion Avenue)Supports · Tree-protection bylaws
Supports council’s swift action to address a gap in existing protections and anticipates consultation on a permanent bylaw. - Scott Barry (Glen Lake Road)Opposes · Tree bylaw process and resident costs
Condemns the lack of notice and public input and asks whether council will compensate residents for costs caused by the bylaw. - Nithya Harris (Humpback Road) · Tree-protection bylaw and urban-tree benefits
Describes a 2021 urban-tree-canopy assessment that measured the benefits and functions provided by trees and forests.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
That Council extend the Public Participation past 30 minutes.
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Council considered and approved minutes from prior meetings listed below.
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Council approved the minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on December 5, 2022.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the regular Council meeting held December 5, 2022, recording attendance, public participation, committee motions and bylaw adoptions.
Council Minutes - December 5, 2022
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Page 3–81. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 3–82. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 3–83. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 3–84. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Page 3–85. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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Page 3–86. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
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Page 3–87. OTHER BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES
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Page 3–88. REPORTS
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Page 3–89. BYLAWS
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Page 3–810. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION
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Page 3–811. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 3–8Summary
Council approved the minutes of the special meeting held December 19, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on December 19, 2022.
Summary
Council approved the minutes of the special meeting held December 21, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on December 21, 2022.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the special Council meeting on December 21, 2022, recording public participation and Council's adoption of interim tree protection bylaws.
Special Council Minutes - December 21, 2022
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Page 12–15Public Participation
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Page 12–15Bylaws
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Page 12–15Adjournment
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Page 12–15Certification
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Page 12–15Summary
Council received minutes from other boards and commissions.
Summary
Council received the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board minutes from Nov 24, 2022.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation meeting held on November 24, 2022.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board meeting held November 24, 2022, covering elections, reports on operations, programs and budget items.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board Meeting - November 24, 2022
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Page 16–22Call to Order
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Page 16–22Election of Officers
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Page 16–22Appointments
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Page 16–22Approval of Agenda
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Page 16–22Approval of Minutes
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Page 16–22Public Participation
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Page 16–22Chair’s Remarks
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Page 16–22Standing Committees
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Page 16–22Old Business
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Page 16–22New Business
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Page 16–22For Information - Part 1 of 2
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Page 16–22For Information - Part 2 of 2
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Page 16–22In Camera
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Page 16–22Adjournment
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Page 16–22Summary
Notices of intent were considered; see subitems for details.
Summary
Council issued a Development Variance Permit to reduce the interior lot line setback from 1.5 m to 1.2 m for the existing buildings at 2321 & 2323 Belair Road.
Location
2321 Belair Road
2323 Belair Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Issue a Development Variance Permit for the property at 2321 and 2323 Belair Road with the following variance: a. That Section 6.20.07{l)(d) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the interior lot line setback of a building or structure from the required 1.5 m to 1.2 m. b. Subject to the condition that this variance only shall apply to the buildings and structures in existence at the date of this variance.
Documents (4)
A staff report requesting Council consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to reduce the interior lot line setback from 1.5 m to 1.2 m for properties at 2321 and 2323 Belair Road to permit subdivision into two fee-simple lots.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 23–25OPTIONS
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Page 23–25SUBMITTED BY
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Page 23–25Concurrence
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Page 23–25Appendix A for Z22-0021 showing the site plan for 2321 & 2323 Belair Road (graphic).
Appendix A – Site Plan
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Page 33Appendix B for Z22-0021 showing the site map/parcel context for 2321 & 2323 Belair Road (graphic).
Appendix B – Site Map (Z22-0021)
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Page 34Appendix C for Z22-0021 providing a broader location map for 2321 & 2323 Belair Road (graphic).
Appendix C – Location Map
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Page 35Summary
Council considered staff reports; see subitems for motions and direction.
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Council directed staff to notify the public about considering a Development Variance Permit to increase fence height at RCMP properties and to explore landscaping mitigation and a Zoning Bylaw amendment to exclude emergency services from fence height limits.
Location
2788 Winster Rd
2792 Winster Rd
674 Atkins Ave
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Direct staff to provide public notification that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 2788/2792 V\/inster Road and 674 Atkins Avenue to vary Sec. 3.21.03(3) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by increasing the maximum permitted height of a fence abutting a highway from 1.2m (3.9 ft) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft) subject to the following conditions: 2. THAT the City direct the Parks Department to look for ways to soften the visual impact of the fencing by installing some form of landscaping on the road side of this fence. AND 1. THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a bylaw to amend Part 3 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to exclude emergency services (RCMP, Fire, Ambulance), schools and daycares from the fence height requirements of Sec. 3.21.03.
Documents (1)
Report regarding a Development Variance Permit request to vary fence height regulations for RCMP-owned properties at Winster Road and Atkins Avenue to allow higher security fencing installed by RCMP.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 36–40BACKGROUND:
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Page 36–40COMMENTARY:
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Page 36–40FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 36–40LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 36–40OPTIONS:
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Page 36–40SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 36–40Concurrence:
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Page 36–40Summary
Council renewed the Temporary Use Permit allowing non-medical cannabis retail at 101-945 Reunion Ave for an additional three years.
Location
101-945 Reunion Ave
Motions (1)
THAT Council renew TUP19-0002 to allow a non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave for an additional term of three years.
Documents (2)
Report recommending renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP19-0002 to allow The Original Farm to continue operating a non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave for an additional three-year term.
Staff Report: Renewal of TUP19-0002 for non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave
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Page 41–42BACKGROUND
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Page 41–42COMMENTARY
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Page 41–42FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 41–42LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 41–42OPTIONS
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Page 41–42SUBMITTED BY
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Page 41–42CONCURRENCE
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Page 41–42Graphic appendices supporting the original TUP19-0002 application showing proposed storefront location, floor plans and contextual maps.
Appendices/Graphics for TUP19-0002 (Belmont Market)
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Page 48–51Summary
Council directed staff to issue an RFP for an Urban Forest Management Plan with full public consultation and costing, and authorized use of LGCAP funds to pay for consulting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council; Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) outlining specific action items to be included in an overarching urban forest management plan including full public consultation and costing analysis; AND Authorize staff to use funds from the Local Government Climate Action Program ("LGCAP") to pay fopthe consulting work;
Documents (1)
Report seeking approval to issue an RFP to develop an Urban Forest Management Plan and bylaw for the City of Langford including public engagement, best-practice review and cost implications for implementation.
Staff Report: Request for Proposal for Urban Forest Management Plan
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Page 52–54BACKGROUND
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Page 52–54COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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Page 52–54Summary
Council directed staff to tender the signalized intersection construction on Latoria Road at Klahanie Road and approved inclusion in the 2023 Capital Plan funded by Road DCCs.
Location
Latoria Road at Klahanie Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to tender the signalized intersection construction on Latoria Road at Klahanie Road in early 2023 and that Council approve the inclusion of this project within the 2023 Capital Plan in the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan to be funded by Road DCCs.
Summary
Council directed staff to tender the Luxton Road Stormwater Improvement project and approved its inclusion in the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan to be funded by Stormwater DCCs.
Location
Luxton Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to tender the Luxton Road Stormwater Improvement Storm DCC Project ip January/February 2023 and approve the inclusion of the project in the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan to be funded by Stormwater DCCs.
Summary
Council approved the Goldstream Farmers Market Agreement for 2023 in substantially the attached form, allowing minor edits by the CAO or designate.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Goldstream Farmers Market Agreement 2023 in substantially the form attached, minor edits and changes that may be negotiated by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
Summary
Council considered several bylaws for adoption and readings; see subitems for specifics.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2080 (Zoning Bylaw amendment for 975, 979 & 983 Bray Avenue).
Location
975 Bray Avenue
979 Bray Avenue
983 Bray Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2080.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2117 (Tree Protection Bylaw) first, second and third readings.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give the City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2117, 2023 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2118 (Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment No. 20) first, second and third readings.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give the City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment No. 20, Bylaw No. 2118, 2023 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.