MeetingsTue, Sep 5, 20232h 43m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved permissive tax exemptions for listed non-profits for 2024–2027, reducing taxable base by $258,873 (permissive tax exemptions).
- Adopted North Langford storm drainage development cost charge bylaw; new developments pay charges (Bylaw 2023).
- Gave Bylaw 2145 first, second and third readings to change attainable unit mix at 1361/1371 Goldstream.
- Rescinded second and third readings of Bylaw 2135; directed staff to schedule a public hearing (Bylaw 2135).
- Adopted amended Code of Conduct allowing staff and committee members to lodge complaints against councillors (Goodmanson opposed).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to prepare a bylaw granting listed properties permissive tax exemptions for 2024-2027.
9.1 · Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions
Vote 7–0Moved by Morley, seconded by YacuchaApproved a variance reducing the rear setback to 1.72 m at 654 Rason Road.
10.1 · DVP23-0005 - 654 Rason Rd
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerApproved participation in the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee and interim arrangements.
11.1 · Accessibility Committee Update
Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryAdopted amendments to the Code of Conduct adding informal complaint procedures and renumbering.
11.2 · Code Of Conduct Policy Update
Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerAdopted the North Langford storm drainage development cost charge bylaw.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2023 - City of Langford Storm Drainage Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2023, 2023. (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by HarderRescinded second and third readings of zoning bylaw and directed staff to schedule a hearing.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2135 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 701 (Omnibus No. 63 - Text Amendment to Remove Clause Requiring Second Parking Stall for Three-Bedroom Units), Bylaw No. 2135, 2023. (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by HarderRejected the motion to postpone the zoning bylaw to Sept 25, 2023.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2135 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 701 (Omnibus No. 63 - Text Amendment to Remove Clause Requiring Second Parking Stall for Three-Bedroom Units), Bylaw No. 2135, 2023. (Adoption)
DefeatedMoved by Guiry, seconded by HarderGave first reading to the zoning amendment for 3405 Happy Valley Road.
12.3 · Bylaw NO. 2144 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 705 (3405 Happy Valley Road), Bylaw No. 2144, 2023. (First Reading)
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to housing agreement for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue.
12.4 · Bylaw NO. 2145 - City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2145, 2023. (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
25 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read to the public.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations were received by Council.
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Marnie Essery presented on accessibility issues and committee work.
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Members of the public made submissions on several agenda items.
Who spoke (17)
- Mike Wignall (Sullivan Road)Mixed · Code of conduct; accessibility; parking
Urges council to uphold code principles, consult people with lived accessibility experience, and retain parking until viable alternatives exist. - S. Cipher (Walford)Concerned · Code of conduct
Asks council to leave the code unchanged and let the Ombudsman’s investigation continue before deciding on the proposed settlement. - Normal Joel (Wellford Place)Mixed · Code of conduct; parking
Opposes adopting code changes before the Ombudsman investigation concludes and opposes reduced parking before transit alternatives exist. - Lisa Foxhall (Players Drive)Concerned · Code of conduct
Asks council to complete due diligence on ongoing investigations before deciding, noting that public trust has been lost. - Ren Louie (Bellamy Road)Opposes · Code of conduct
Supports leaving the code unchanged until the Ombudsman’s investigation concludes and questions the costs of training and implementing amendments. - Jaspeer Ryan (City of Langford)Opposes · Code of conduct
Opposes adopting the code changes before the investigation concludes, allowing council to make a fully informed decision. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Opposes · Code of conduct; parking
Opposes code updates that exclude public complaints and reduced parking before transit improves. - Chris Foxhall (Players Drive)Opposes · Three-bedroom unit parking
Opposes removing the two-space requirement, citing insufficient density and transit and the need for residents to park near home. - A residentConcerned · Accessibility legislation
Asks council to engage people with accessibility experience promptly, noting the deadline has passed and accessible parking and transit remain inadequate. - C. Wright (on behalf of Ed Court)Supports · Code of conduct
Supports the Ombudsman’s proposed protections and asks council to demand Councillor Spock’s resignation. - Scott Costello (Robolee Place)Opposes · Tax exemption; three-bedroom unit parking
Opposes the church tax exemption and reduced parking requirements, arguing vehicles will remain necessary. - Armstrong (Rodney Road)Mixed · Code of conduct; three-bedroom unit parking
Notes that codes of conduct are standard practice and opposes reducing parking before transit becomes practical. - Raymond Glenn · Code of conduct
Calls on Councillor Spock to resign, citing dissatisfaction with the situation and conduct. - Linda Webb (Pete Road)Supports · Accessibility committee
Asks council to include people with disabilities on the accessibility committee from the outset, emphasizing lived experience. - Anne Marie Panduro (Millstream Road)Opposes · Code of conduct
Opposes the code updates, citing concerns about accountability, public access to complaints, and retaliation for critical comments. - Rosalind Wilson (Reunion Avenue)Opposes · Code of conduct
Opposes the proposed code changes and asks council to allow timely public complaints, with serious matters reviewed within 30 days. - Sarah Plank (Goldstream Avenue)Mixed · Code of conduct; three-bedroom unit parking
Supports complaint options for staff and committee members, suggests considering public complaints, and opposes reducing parking before alternatives exist.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda items as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item on the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
Council adopted the August 21, 2023 Council minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Council meeting held on August 21, 2023.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting held August 21, 2023, recording attendance, public hearings, motions, committee resolutions, bylaws and adjournment.
Council Minutes - August 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
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Page 3–221. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 3–222. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 3–223. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 3–224. PRESENTATIONS
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Page 3–225. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 3–225. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Part 2 of 2
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Page 3–226. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Page 3–227. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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Page 3–228. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 3–228. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS - Part 2 of 2
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Page 3–229. NOTICES OF INTENT
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Page 3–2210. REPORTS
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Page 3–2211. CORRESPONDENCE
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Page 3–2212. BYLAWS
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Page 3–2213. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 3–22Summary
Council received the Community Advisory Committee minutes of August 29, 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held on August 29, 2023.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting (Aug 29, 2023) recording presentations, adoption of minutes, permissive tax exemption recommendations and correspondence (RCMP biannual report).
Community Advisory Committee Minutes - August 29, 2023
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Page 23–251. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 23–252. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 23–253. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 23–254. PRESENTATIONS
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Page 23–255. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
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Page 23–256. REPORTS
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Page 23–257. CORRESPONDENCE
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Page 23–258. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 23–25Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Committee resolutions were considered.
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Council recommended permissive tax exemptions for the properties listed for 2024-2027 and directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaw.
Motions (1)
THAT Council recommend that all properties listed in this report be provided with a Permissive Tax exemption for 2024-2027 AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare the necessary bylaw to enact the above permissive exemptions.
Documents (2)
Staff report listing organizations applying for permissive property tax exemptions and recommending options for committee/Council to authorize exemptions for 2024-2027.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions
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Page 26–30BACKGROUND
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Page 26–30COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 26–30COMMENTARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 26–30FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–30LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–30OPTIONS
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Page 26–30SUBMITTED BY
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Page 26–30Legislative excerpt (Community Charter section 224 and related provisions) describing authority and requirements for permissive property tax exemptions.
Excerpt from Community Charter (Permissive Exemption - s.224)
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Page 31–32Summary
Notices of intent were presented.
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Council issued Development Variance Permit DVP23-0005 to reduce the rear lot line setback for the existing dwelling to 1.72 m as part of a three-lot subdivision at 654 Rason Road.
Location
654 Rason Road
Motions (1)
THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP23-0005 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to SC Smith Building on behalf of Steve Smith to reduce the rear lot line setback for the existing dwelling as part of a three-lot subdivision at 654 Rason Road subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Appendix The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Figure 2). 2. Variances The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act: a) That section 6.22.07(b) be varied by reducing the rear lot line setback from the required 5.5m (18 ft) to 1.72m (5.6 ft) for the existing single-family dwelling. 3. Conditions The following requirements are imposed pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act: a) That the variance is valid for the existing home only and any new construction must comply with setback requirements outlined in Zoning Bylaw 300 or a new Development Variance Permit must be obtained. b) That the site is developed in accordance with the site plan shown as Figure 2.
Documents (2)
Development Variance Permit to reduce the rear lot line setback for an existing dwelling as part of a three-lot subdivision at 654 Rason Road, including variance specifics and conditions.
Development Variance Permit DVP23-0005 – 654 Rason Road
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Page 33–34Neighbour submission expressing concerns about the proposed three-lot subdivision at 654 Rason Road: loss of privacy, tree removal, blasting, traffic, property values and neighbourhood character.
Correspondence: Points for inclusion (File #DVP23-0005) — Letter from Kelly & Shandra Walter
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Page 36–37Summary
Council considered reports from committees and staff.
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Council agreed to rescind the prior motion and participate in a joint intermunicipal accessibility advisory committee (Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee) and approved interim arrangements and funding directions.
Motions (1)
THAT Council rescind the motion passed on March 20, 2023; AND That the municipality participate in a joint intermunicipal accessibility advisory committee — the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee; AND THAT terms of reference be provided in the Fall of 2023; AND interim appointments and nominal funding allocations as set out in the staff report; AND THAT the City establish an email address to receive public comments as set out in the Accessible BC Act.
Documents (1)
Staff recommendation regarding establishment of a joint sub-regional (Westshore) accessibility advisory committee, consultant engagement, and steps to comply with the Accessible BC Act.
Staff Report to Council — Accessibility Committee Update
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Page 38–45BACKGROUND
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Page 38–45COMMENTARY
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Page 38–45STATUS OF PARTNER MUNICIPALITIES
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Page 38–45FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 38–45LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 38–45ALTERNATIVES
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Page 38–45RECOMMENDATION / CONCLUSION
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Page 38–45OPTIONS
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Page 38–45Summary
Council adopted amendments to the Code of Conduct that add new sections on informal complaint procedures and allow employees and committee members to bring forward concerns; the motion carried with the Mayor opposed.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the amended the Code of Conduct with the amendments as follows: 1. By adding new sections 33 through 35 and renumbering the remainder accordingly; 2. By adding a new section 37 and renumbering the remainder accordingly; 3. By amending the reference sections throughout to reflect the renumbering.
Documents (1)
Background materials and staff report presenting proposed updates to the City's Code of Conduct policy (item listed on agenda to be considered by Council).
Code Of Conduct Policy Update
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Page 47–53Staff Report to Council
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Page 47–53Policy: Council Code of Conduct Policy - Part 1 of 2
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Page 47–53Policy: Council Code of Conduct Policy - Part 2 of 2
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Page 47–53Summary
Council considered and voted on several bylaws.
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Council adopted the North Langford Storm Drainage Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2023.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the North Langford Storm Drainage DCC Bylaw No. 2023, 2023.
Documents (1)
Bylaw package and background report proposing adoption of the Storm Drainage Development Cost Charge Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2023).
Staff Report to Council
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Page 54–61CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 54–61SCHEDULE “A” DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES
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Page 54–61Summary
Council considered motions to postpone or rescind readings of Bylaw No. 2135 and ultimately rescinded second and third readings and directed staff to schedule a future public hearing.
Motions (2)
THAT Council rescind second and third reading of Bylaw No. 2135 and direct staff to schedule a future Public Hearing.
THAT Council postpone Bylaw No. 2135 until September 25, 2023, Council meeting.
Documents (1)
Bylaw package proposing an amendment to the zoning bylaw to remove the clause requiring a second parking stall for three-bedroom apartment units (Bylaw No. 2135).
Staff Report to Council
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Page 62–65Background
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Page 62–65Commentary
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Page 62–65Options
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Page 62–65Submitted By
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Page 62–65CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 62–65BYLAW NO. 2135
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Page 62–65Summary
Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2144 (3405 Happy Valley Road).
Location
3405 Happy Valley Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2144 first reading.
Documents (1)
Bylaw package for first reading of zoning amendment affecting 3405 Happy Valley Road (Bylaw No. 2144).
BYLAW NO. 2144 — Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 705 (3405 Happy Valley Road)
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Page 66–67Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2145 (Housing Agreement for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue) first, second and third readings.
Location
1361 Goldstream Avenue
1371 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2145 first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Bylaw relating to a housing agreement for properties at 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue, presented for readings (first, second and third).
BYLAW NO. 2145 — City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2145, 2023
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Page 68BACKGROUND
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Page 68Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public under s.90(1)(e) to consider land acquisition/disposition matters.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) of the Community Charter to consider: • 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.
Summary
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:25 pm.
Motions (1)
Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:25 pm.