Special Council

THAT Council receive the minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting held on July 10, 2023.

That Council proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 2139 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2703, 2707, and 2711 Claude Road and 726 Percy Place from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre (CC1) subject to the terms and conditions listed in the staff report (density contributions, road dedication, covenants, variances, housing agreement, etc.).

THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 2621 Sooke Road to vary fence height to 2.7 m.

That Council proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 2135.

THAT Council renew TUP20-0003 to allow for a computer programing training and educational facility for children at 890 Goldstream Avenue for a period of three years subject to the following conditions: a. That the Temporary Use Permit be issued only to Jesse Bowness, doing business as Code Ninjas Westshore and not be transferred to any subsequent business or business owner should Code Ninja Westshore cease to operate.

THAT Council endorse the list of Action Plan initiatives as presented by staff for the Housing Accelerator Fund application.

Amendment to include a housing needs report to better quantify housing gaps.

THAT seven (7) be replaced with fourteen (14) and "Sequoias" be replaced with "trees that will have the best chance of survival once a location has been determined."

THAT Council authorize West Shore Environmental Services to construct the extension of sewer on Irwin Road, on the basis that only typical sewer connection fees will be charged to those connecting and with no contribution in aid of construction from the City; AND THAT Council approve the award the construction contract for Irwin Road Upgrades project (2023) at an amount of $4,269,600.00 plus GST to G&E Contracting LP and fund the City's portions from Road DCCs and surplus; AND THAT Council approve the additional funding for the waterworks, electrical, and landscaping from surplus at an amount of $1,412,410 plus GST (of which $70,000 is recoverable); AND THAT Council approve the Irwin Road Improvements capital project 2023 budget increase from $1,300,000 to $2,001,528 plus GST to be funded from Road DCCs; AND THAT Council direct staff to work with West Shore Environmental Services to issue a cost-savings change order post-award for open cut installation of the sewer which includes the removal of the Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens; tag no. 117); AND THAT Council direct staff direct that seven (7) new Sequoias be planted throughout the City, in accordance with the Tree Replacement Policy, to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities by December 31, 2024.

Amendment: THAT 'fourteen (14) Sequoias' be replaced with 'seven (7) Sequoias and seven (7) mixed trees'.

THAT Council approve the Lease Agreement and authorize it to be signed by the Mayor and Corporate Officer or Chief Administrative Officer on the terms substantially as presented, although minor amendments may be made prior to signing.

THAT Council approve the mutual aid agreement as attached for fire rescue services between the Cities of Langford and Colwood, subject to minor amendments as may be necessary and authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement;

THAT Council approve the $3100 as part of the 2023 Funding Request process.

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2135 first reading.

THAT Council give first second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2138 with the following changes: 1. Part 2 - meeting times and adjournment; 2. Part 4 - remove (33) and (34).

Amendment: THAT the following amendments be made to the Main Motion: (3) replace 'unanimous' with 'two-thirds' in (36); (4) strike items (a)-(d) and 'including but not limited to' in (39).

MOVED BY: MORLEY SECONDED: WAGNER THAT Council defer the first, second, and third reading of this bylaw for at least 30 days to reflect on the content of the proposed changes.

Amendment: THAT Part 4 - Council Proceedings, Attendance of Public at Meetings (35) be replaced with: 'Members of the public are not permitted to use a sign or banner in such a manner that causes obstruction of view or disturbance for other members of the public in the gallery.'

THAT the Council meeting extend until 11:00 p.m. or until the business is concluded.

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2139 first reading.

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2140.

THAT Council give first, second and third readings to City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, Amendment No. 21, Bylaw No. 2141, 2023.