MeetingsMon, Aug 21, 20233h 53m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Gave second and third readings to a six‑storey, ~107‑unit apartment at Claude Road and Percy Place (Bylaw 2139)
- Gave second and third readings to rezoning for 6 single‑family homes plus 12 townhomes at Gwendolynn (Bylaw 2137); Morley opposed
- Gave second and third readings to remove required second parking stall for three‑bedroom apartments (Bylaw 2135)
- Directed Westshore RCMP to prioritize mental health, youth, road safety, organized crime and reconciliation for 2023 (RCMP priorities)
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
40 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The City’s territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
A presentation on an Ultra-Light Rail concept was provided by Stephen Kong and Vic Young.
Summary
Stephen Kong and Vic Young presented an information package regarding a proposed Ultra-Light Rail for the West Shore area.
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Public hearings were held for three zoning/parking bylaws (2137, 2139, 2135).
Summary
Public hearing held on rezoning 798 Gwendolynn Drive from RR2 to R2 to allow ~6 single-family homes and 12 townhouses; developer offered amenity contributions and covenants.
Location
798 Gwendolynn Drive
Documents (2)
Public notice announcing the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2137 scheduled for August 21, 2023 including how to participate and where to send correspondence.
Notice of Public Hearing
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Page 31Applicant presentation materials and summary slides for the 798 Gwendolynn Drive rezoning, showing site context, concept plans, renderings, environmental considerations and financial/amenity estimates.
Public Presentation / Project Package: 798 Gwendolynn Drive – Rezoning Application (presentation)
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Page 32–52Notice of Public Hearing
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Page 32–52NOTICE OF DISPOSITION
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Page 32–52798 GWENDOLYNN DRIVE – REZONING APPLICATION
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Page 32–52Amenities and Financial Benefits
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Page 32–52Summary
Public hearing held for rezoning multiple lots on Claude Rd/Percy Pl to allow a six-storey ~107-unit apartment building with amenity contributions, road dedication and various covenants/conditions.
Location
2703 Claude Road
2707 Claude Road
2711 Claude Road
726 Percy Place
Summary
Public hearing held on a text amendment reducing onsite parking requirements for three-bedroom apartments to encourage family-sized units.
Summary
Members of the public addressed Council on various items including RCMP costs related to Danbrook Park.
Who spoke (14)
- Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Concerned · RCMP priorities
Raises concerns about police resources, theft, and safety near Danbrook Park, and calls for regional coordination on homelessness. - Pam (Massey Drive)Concerned · RCMP priorities
Describes frequent emergency responses, power theft, and feeling unsafe near Danbrook Park, and says action is needed. - B. King (Millstream)Asks · Danbrook Park
Asks council to restore the park to its original layout, citing safety concerns and lost access to the dog park. - Darren Peck (Massey Close)Asks · Danbrook Park
Asks council to add a playground at Danbrook Park to restore neighborhood use and enable law enforcement to remove the encampment. - W. Bowers (Millstream Road)Concerned · Council procedures and records
Cites rising crime figures and questions how residents can access accurate official meeting records and understand proposed procedure changes. - A residentAsks · Public participation decorum
Asks attendees to respect council and the public, explaining that raised voices can trigger PTSD and discourage participation. - Mike Morton (Phelps Avenue)Asks · RCMP priorities
Asks council to consider a bylaw against open drug use and visit Danbrook Park at night to see residents’ conditions. - S. Safer (Walford Road)Concerned · RCMP priorities
Raises concerns about strained police and bylaw resources and asks when staff will report on policing and code-of-conduct amendments. - Bernadette Armstrong (Rodney Road)Mixed · RCMP priorities
Supports RCMP efforts, identifies theft, drugs, encampments, and mental health as priorities, and suggests restricting camping in some parks. - Art Crusoe (Massey Close)Opposes · Danbrook Park
Opposes the Danbrook Park encampment and urges council to take responsibility for addressing its effects on residents. - Rachel Sansome (White Pine Terrace)Supports · 2120 Millstream Road development
Supports the revised amenity spaces and accessible features proposed for the development and welcomes attainable townhouses. - Maria Shismasia (Massey)Concerned · RCMP priorities
Describes safety concerns near Danbrook Park and asks council to act, citing drug activity, difficulty reaching police, and children’s safety. - S. Plank (Goldstream Avenue)Concerned · RCMP priorities
Urges a coordinated response involving the province and service providers, alongside policing, to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction. - Norman Joel (Wellford Place)Opposes · RCMP priorities
Opposes camping and open drug use in public spaces and asks council to consider a bylaw like Campbell River’s.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Minutes from July 17 and July 24, 2023 were listed for adoption.
Summary
Council agenda included adoption of the July 17, 2023 council minutes.
Documents (1)
Official minutes from the City of Langford Council meeting held July 17, 2023 recording motions, bylaw readings and adoptions.
Minutes of the Council Meeting - July 17, 2023
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Page 143–1591. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 143–1592. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 143–1593. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 143–1594. PRESENTATIONS
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Page 143–1595. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Page 143–1596. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Page 143–1597. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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Page 143–1598. OTHER BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES
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Page 143–1599. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
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Page 143–15910. NOTICES OF INTENT
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Page 143–15911. REPORTS
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Page 143–15912. CORRESPONDENCE
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Page 143–15913. BYLAWS
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Page 143–15914. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 143–159Summary
Council agenda included adoption of the July 24, 2023 special meeting minutes.
Summary
Committee minutes and departmental updates were presented; several rezoning and variance items were listed for consideration.
Summary
Community Advisory Committee minutes (July 25, 2023) were provided for Council's consideration.
Documents (1)
Minutes from the Community Advisory Committee meeting of July 25, 2023 included for Council consideration under committee resolutions.
Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - July 25, 2023
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Page 172–1741. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 172–1742. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 172–1743. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 172–1744. PRESENTATIONS
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Page 172–1745. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
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Page 172–1746. REPORTS
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Page 172–1747. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 172–174Summary
RCMP priorities were listed for Council; public input raised concerns about RCMP costs related to Danbrook Park's unhoused population.
Documents (1)
Report outlining RCMP priorities for the community, included under committee resolutions for Council consideration.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 175–179OPTIONS:
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Page 175–179Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Page 175–179Summary
Departmental updates from Parks and Corporate Services were provided to Council.
Documents (1)
Departmental updates from Parks and Corporate Services filed under Committee Resolutions for Council's information.
Departmental Update - Parks, Corporate Services
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Page 180–184BACKGROUND
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Page 180–184Parks, Recreation and Facilities
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Page 180–184Corporate Services
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Page 180–184Economic Development, Events, and Communications
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Page 180–184OPTIONS
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Page 180–184SUBMITTED BY
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Page 180–184Summary
Sustainable Development Advisory Committee minutes (August 14, 2023) were provided.
Documents (1)
Minutes from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting held August 14, 2023 provided to Council under committee resolutions.
Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - August 14, 2023
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Page 185–1911. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 185–1912. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 185–1913. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 185–1914. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
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Page 185–1915. REPORTS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 185–1915. REPORTS - Part 2 of 2
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Page 185–1916. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 185–191Summary
Rezoning application for 3405 Happy Valley Rd was listed for Council consideration.
Location
3405 Happy Valley Rd
Documents (1)
Staff report and attachments for the rezoning application for 3405 Happy Valley Road included under Committee Resolutions.
3405 Happy Valley Rd Rezoning Application
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Page 192–226PURPOSE
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Page 192–226BACKGROUND
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Page 192–226SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 192–226Table 2: Surrounding Land Uses
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Page 192–226COUNCIL POLICY
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Page 192–226COMMENTARY
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Page 192–226INFRASTRUCTURE
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Page 192–226NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPACT
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Page 192–226FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 192–226LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 192–226OPTIONS
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Page 192–226Appendix A – Landscape Plan
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Page 192–226Appendix B – Site Plan
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Page 192–226Appendix C – Site Map
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Page 192–226Appendix D – Location Map
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Page 192–226Cover / Contact
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Page 192–226Summary / Scope of Work
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Page 192–226Methodology
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Page 192–226Protected Root Zone
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Page 192–226Discussion
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Page 192–226Tree Protection Plan - Part 1 of 2
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Page 192–226Tree Protection Plan - Part 2 of 2
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Page 192–226CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
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Page 192–226Appendix ‘A’ – Tree Inventory - Part 1 of 3
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Page 192–226Appendix ‘A’ – Tree Inventory - Part 2 of 3
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Page 192–226Appendix ‘A’ – Tree Inventory - Part 3 of 3
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Page 192–226Appendix ‘B’ – Photos and Site Plan
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Page 192–226Summary
Rezoning application for 820–826 Hockley Avenue was listed; related bylaw (2142) appears on first reading on the agenda.
Location
820 Hockley Ave
822 Hockley Ave
824 Hockley Ave
826 Hockley Ave
Documents (1)
Rezoning application materials and staff analysis for properties at 820–826 Hockley Avenue included for Council consideration.
820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Ave Rezoning Application
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Page 227–262Background
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Page 227–262Development Permit Areas, Zoning, and OCP
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Page 227–262Council Policy
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Page 227–262Attainable Housing Policy
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Page 227–262Commentary
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Page 227–262Trees / Arborist Report Summary
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Page 227–262Multi-Modal Network
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Page 227–262Infrastructure
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Page 227–262Neighbourhood Consultation
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Page 227–262Financial Implications
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Page 227–262Legal Implications
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Page 227–262Options
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Page 227–262Appendix: Construction Impact Assessment & Tree Management Plan - Part 1 of 3
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Page 227–262Appendix: Construction Impact Assessment & Tree Management Plan - Part 2 of 3
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Page 227–262Appendix: Construction Impact Assessment & Tree Management Plan - Part 3 of 3
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Page 227–262City of Langford — Bylaw No. 2142
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Page 227–262Summary
A Development Variance Permit application for 654 Rason Road was listed for Council's consideration.
Location
654 Rason Road
Documents (1)
Staff report regarding a Development Variance Permit application for 654 Rason Road included in Committee Resolutions.
654 Rason Road - Development Variance Permit (DVP)
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Page 263–269PURPOSE
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Page 263–269BACKGROUND
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Page 263–269SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 263–269COMMENTARY
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Page 263–269OPTIONS
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Page 263–269SUBMITTED BY
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Page 263–269APPENDICES
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Page 263–269Summary
Notices of intent for development variance and temporary use permit matters were provided.
Summary
Notice of intent for Development Variance Permit DVP23-0004 at 2621 & 2617 Sooke Road.
Location
2621 Sooke Road
2617 Sooke Road
Documents (1)
Notice of Intent for DVP23-0004 regarding properties at 2621 and 2617 Sooke Road; outlines the variance request and notification to the public.
DVP23-0004 – 2621 Sooke Road
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Page 270–272Notice of Intent
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Page 270–272Summary
Notice of intent for extension of a Temporary Use Permit for Code Ninjas at 890 Goldstream Ave.
Location
890 Goldstream Ave
Documents (1)
Notice of Intent to extend a Temporary Use Permit (TUP20-0003) for Code Ninjas programming school at 890 Goldstream Avenue.
CITY OF LANGFORD — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
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Page 273–275Notice of Intent
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Page 273–275Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit
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Page 273–275Former Colwood assistant fire chief sentenced for possessing child porn
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Page 273–275Notices & Advertisements (excerpts)
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Page 273–275Summary
Various staff reports were listed for Council's consideration (TUP extension, open space plan update, leases and agreements).
Summary
Report recommending an extension of a Temporary Use Permit for Galaxy Motors at 4373 West Shore Parkway.
Location
4373 West Shore Pkwy
Documents (1)
Staff report recommending consideration of an extension to TUP20-0001 for Galaxy Motors at 4373 West Shore Parkway for RV sales and inventory storage.
TUP20-0001 - 4373 West Shore Pkwk - Galaxy Motors RV Sales and Inventory Storage - Extension
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Page 276–286Staff Report to Council
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Page 276–286Appendix A — Original Staff Report (for initial TUP consideration) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 276–286Appendix A — Original Staff Report (for initial TUP consideration) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 276–286Summary
Report on updated open space plan for 2120 Millstream Road was presented.
Location
2120 Millstream Rd
Documents (1)
Staff report presenting the updated Open Space Plan for 2120 Millstream Road including planning considerations and recommended actions.
2120 Millstream Rd Open Space Plan Updated
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Page 287–295Background
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Page 287–295Commentary
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Page 287–295Table 1: Greenspace calculations
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Page 287–295Options
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Page 287–295Submitted By
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Page 287–295Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 287–295Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 287–295Summary
Report on a stadium services agreement with the CCGF was listed.
Documents (1)
Report regarding the proposed stadium services agreement between the City and the Cowichan/Capital/Government Fund (CCGF), including terms, financial considerations and lease details.
Stadium Food, Beverage, and Promotion Services Agreement with CCGF Event Services Inc.
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Page 296–351STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGE AND PROMOTION SERVICES AGREEMENT - Part 1 of 4
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Page 296–351STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGE AND PROMOTION SERVICES AGREEMENT - Part 2 of 4
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Page 296–351STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGE AND PROMOTION SERVICES AGREEMENT - Part 3 of 4
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Page 296–351STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGE AND PROMOTION SERVICES AGREEMENT - Part 4 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "A" - Part 1 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "A" - Part 2 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "A" - Part 3 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "A" - Part 4 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "B" — Equipment - Part 1 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "B" — Equipment - Part 2 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "B" — Equipment - Part 3 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "B" — Equipment - Part 4 of 4
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "C"
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Page 296–351SCHEDULE "D"
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Page 296–351Tetra Tech Canada Inc. - Lease Renewal
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Page 296–351Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission Lease Renewal
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Page 296–351Change-Makers Gathering Festival — Final Report
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Page 296–351Summary
Report recommending lease renewal with Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
Summary
Report recommending lease renewal with the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission.
Summary
Correspondence received from the Change-Makers Gathering Festival (final report).
Summary
Final report from the Change-Makers Gathering Festival was provided to Council.
Summary
Several bylaws were listed for readings or adoption (2135, 2137, 2138, 2139, 2141, 2142).
Summary
Bylaw 2135 (parking requirement amendment) is listed for second and third readings on the agenda; public hearing held.
Documents (2)
Bylaw No. 2135 (Omnibus No. 63) proposes text amendments to the Langford Zoning Bylaw, including removal of the clause requiring a second parking stall for three-bedroom units.
BYLAW NO. 2135
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Page 130–142CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 130–142Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee - Part 1 of 2
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Page 130–142Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee - Part 2 of 2
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Page 130–142Minutes Excerpts
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Page 130–142Public Notices (Goldstream Gazette)
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Page 130–142News Article Excerpt (Goldstream Gazette)
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Page 130–142Contact & Miscellaneous
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Page 130–142Consideration of second and third readings for Bylaw No. 2135 (Omnibus No. 63) relating to Zoning Bylaw text amendments, including parking clause removal.
BYLAW NO. 2135 (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
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Page 352–354Summary
Bylaw 2137 is listed for second and third readings on the agenda; public hearing held.
Location
798 Gwendolynn Drive
Documents (1)
Consideration of second and third readings for Bylaw No. 2137 (798 Gwendolynn Drive rezoning) as noted in the bylaws for readings section.
BYLAW NO. 2137 (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
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Page 355–357Schedule A
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Page 355–357Summary
Bylaw 2138 (Council Procedure Bylaw amendment) is listed for adoption.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2138 (Council Procedure Bylaw, Amendment No. 2) presented for adoption in the bylaws section.
BYLAW NO. 2138 (ADOPTION)
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Page 358–360Summary
Bylaw 2139 is listed for second and third readings on the agenda; public hearing held.
Location
2703 Claude Road
2707 Claude Road
2711 Claude Road
726 Percy Place
Documents (1)
Consideration of second and third readings for Bylaw No. 2139 (rezoning of Claude Road/Percy Place parcels to City Centre) in the bylaws section.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 361–363BYLAW NO. 2139
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Page 361–363Schedule A
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Page 361–363Summary
Bylaw 2141 (Ticket Information Authorization amendment) is listed for adoption.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2141 (City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, Amendment No. 21) presented for adoption.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 364–365BYLAW NO. 2141
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Page 364–365SCHEDULE 24
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Page 364–365Summary
Bylaw 2142 (Hockley Avenue rezoning) is listed for first reading on the agenda.
Location
820 Hockley Ave
822 Hockley Ave
824 Hockley Ave
826 Hockley Ave
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2142 (Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 704 - 820–826 Hockley Avenue rezoning) given first reading according to the agenda.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 366–368BYLAW NO. 2142 (FIRST READING)
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Page 366–368Summary
Adjournment of the meeting (motion item included on agenda).
Motions (1)
That the meeting be adjourned.