MeetingsTue, Nov 21, 20232h 52m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Directed staff to ask the CRD to fund up to $103M for the RCMP expansion via subregional service (RCMP)
- Approved the 2023–2027 Council Strategic Plan with amendments (Strategic Plan)
- Adopted Bylaw No. 2099 to rezone 971 Walfred Road for townhouse development (971 Walfred)
- Authorized licence CON23-0162 for lane closure at 2826 Jacklin Rd; required bike detour, TIA, applicant pays (CON23-0162)
- Approved adding two regular full-time Community Patrol Officers in the 2024 budget, effective Jan 1, 2024 (Public Spaces)
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Allowed proceeding with consideration of rezoning 982-988 Bray Avenue to CC1 with conditions.
8.2.1 · Rezoning Application 982-988 Bray Avenue
Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to give DVP notice to vary accessory building setbacks at 2038 Troon Court.
8.2.2 · Development Variance Permit 2038 Troon Court
Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryApproved a three-year renewal of the TUP for the cannabis store at 107-2317 Millstream Road.
9.1 · TUP19-0004 - #107-2317 Millstream Road
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderApproved a TUP to allow employee parking at 988 McCallum Road subject to conditions.
9.2 · TUP20-0006 - 988 McCallum Road
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings and authorized closing Desmond Drive and dedicating parkland.
8.1.1 · Desmond Drive - Road Closure and Park Dedication
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
29 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal opening of the meeting.
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Council read the territorial acknowledgement.
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Council reviewed meeting conduct rules.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on multiple agenda items (strategic plan, RCMP expansion, parks/bylaw issues, development matters).
Who spoke (20)
- Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Asks · Strategic plan and other agenda items
Asks council to hold a town hall on the strategic plan and strengthen public engagement across several agenda items. - Florence DickAsks · Reconciliation and UNDRIP
Asks council to distinguish reconciliation from UNDRIP, educate itself, and develop an implementation plan with Indigenous leadership. - M. Wignell (Selwyn Road)Concerned · Public spaces bylaw
Warns proposed sheltering rules will not address impacts on nearby businesses and residents, and suggests toilets or alternative shelter arrangements. - Barb Pretty (Massey Drive)Concerned · Danbrook Park sheltering
Describes ongoing safety and quality-of-life impacts near Danbrook Park and argues bylaw changes or added bylaw officers will not resolve them. - S. Costello (Robily Place)Mixed · RCMP borrowing, lane closure, and Bray Avenue
Opposes CRD borrowing and the Jacqueline Road closure, and supports keeping the Bray Avenue development at four storeys. - A residentMixed · Bray Avenue and RCMP facility
Opposes six storeys at Bray Avenue while supporting CRD borrowing for the RCMP facility for safety and financial reasons. - Ren LouieMixed · Strategic plan
Supports proceeding with the strategic plan but criticizes limited Indigenous consultation and asks council to prioritize meaningful engagement and reconciliation. - M. Barry (Massey Drive)Asks · Strategic plan and parks bylaw
Asks council to move ahead with the strategic plan and consider nearby ground-floor residences when setting shelter locations. - L. Plomp (Winfield Drive)Supports · Park dedication and other agenda items
Supports a natural pocket park, CRD borrowing for the RCMP facility, proposed sheltering changes, strategic-plan outreach, and lane-use fees. - Jason Cosina (Trune Court)Opposes · Trune Court garage variance
Opposes a variance for a neighboring garage, citing its loss of a golf-course view and the risk of approving construction that violated the bylaw. - S. Rossander (Ravensview)Supports · RCMP borrowing
Supports CRD borrowing for the RCMP facility without delay, while warning that another government layer could add complexity and costs. - Norman Joel (Langford)Asks · RCMP facility and public-space enforcement
Asks council to direct resources to RCMP rather than bylaw officers and to stop delaying the RCMP facility project. - Lisa FoxhallMixed · RCMP facility and public spaces bylaw
Supports the RCMP facility and calls the proposed bylaw staffing a band-aid, advocating police officers to address neighborhood safety concerns. - Nicholas Joel (Walford Place)Concerned · RCMP staffing
Raises concerns about community safety and asks whether council requested additional RCMP officers from Ottawa on schedule. - Devin Dignam (Reunion Avenue)Asks · Strategic plan and renter engagement
Asks council to design engagement that includes renters as full participants and addresses renters’ distinct experiences. - S. Plank (Goldstream Avenue)Mixed · RCMP borrowing, lane closure, and strategic plan
Supports CRD borrowing and renter priorities, seeks a shorter lane closure, and asks council to reframe homelessness and improve public engagement. - Fred (Happy Valley Road)Supports · RCMP facility
Supports prioritizing the RCMP facility, questions its delay, and says the community needs police rather than a new pool. - B. King (Langford)Mixed · Strategic plan and public spaces bylaw
Welcomes improved engagement and renter inclusion, and asks council to address public-safety concerns while recognizing unhoused people’s needs and dignity. - A residentSupports · Trune Court garage variance
Defends the garage variance, saying the sloped side yard prevents golf-cart access and the building’s design matches the house. - A residentMixed · Public spaces bylaw and RCMP borrowing
Supports seven-to-seven sheltering hours and is cautiously open to CRD borrowing, while asking for a separate tax line item.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
THAT Council at 7:42 pm. extend public participation for first speakers.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda items (minutes from various committee and previous council meetings).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Committee recommendations were considered (see subitems).
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Council considered recommendations from the Community Advisory Committee (see 8.1.1).
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 and authorized related agreements and notices to proceed with road closure and park dedication.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: a. Give Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings; AND b. Authorize Mayor and CAO to enter into license agreements with the utility companies to permit them to occupy and maintain their existing infrastructure in the Park dedication; c. Direct staff to post a public notice as prescribed in the Community Charter prior to bylaw adoption; AND d. Authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to execute all documents necessary to complete the road closure and park dedication.
Documents (1)
Report recommending closure of a portion of Desmond Drive (road right-of-way) and formal dedication of the approximately 1-acre area as park, with proposed enhancements and required utility licenses.
Staff Report: Desmond Drive - Road Closure and Park Dedication
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Page 17–20BACKGROUND
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Page 17–20COMMENTARY
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Page 17–20FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 17–20LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 17–20OPTIONS
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Page 17–20SUBMITTED BY
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Page 17–20Summary
Council considered Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommendations (see subitems).
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Council proceeded with consideration of Bylaw No. 2019 to rezone 982-988 Bray Ave to City Centre 1 (CC1) subject to multiple conditions and covenants (density bonus contributions, servicing and environmental conditions, parking and attainable housing requirements).
Location
982-988 Bray Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 2019 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 982-988 Bray Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre 1 (CC1) subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) contributions per dwelling unit ($750 Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; $2,850 General Amenity Reserve Fund), subject to policy reductions; (b) registration of Section 219 covenant and various servicing and construction conditions; (c) authorize Director of Planning to issue a variance to reduce interior lot line setback from 3 m to 2 m; (d) prior to public hearing the applicant provide specified design and accessibility improvements; (e) car share program and electric heat pumps to be provided; (f) foyer panel designed to accommodate visual challenges.
Documents (4)
Application to rezone four properties at 982-988 Bray Avenue from R2 to CC1 to permit a six-storey, ~59-unit multi-family residential building (purpose-built rental), with proposed amenity contributions, covenants and a requested setback variance.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 26–38PURPOSE
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Page 26–38BACKGROUND
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Page 26–38Table 1: Site Data
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Page 26–38SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 26–38Figures
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Page 26–38COUNCIL POLICY
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Page 26–38Table 3 – Rent Comparison
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Page 26–38COMMENTARY
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Page 26–38MULTI-MODAL NETWORK
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Page 26–38INFRASTRUCTURE
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Page 26–38FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–38LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 26–38OPTIONS
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Page 26–38SUBMITTED BY
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Page 26–38Appendix A site map for the rezoning application at 982-988 Bray Avenue showing property boundaries and immediate context.
Rezoning – Appendix A: Site Map
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Page 39Appendix B location map indicating the broader location of 982-988 Bray Avenue in the City Centre context.
Rezoning – Appendix B: Location Map
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Page 40Developer presentation (Woodsmere Holdings Corp.) for the Bray Park Apartments project proposing 59 purpose-built rental units at Bray Avenue, with design, sustainability and transportation features.
Woodsmere — Bray Park Apartments (Developer Presentation)
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Page 41–53Woodsmere
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Page 41–53Langford OCP
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Page 41–53Project History
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Page 41–53Existing Conditions
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Page 41–53Proposed Concept
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Page 41–53Landscape
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Page 41–53Units
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Page 41–53Variance
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Page 41–53Transportation
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Page 41–53Affordable Housing & Energy Targets
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Page 41–53Contact
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Page 41–53Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice to consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for 2038 Troon Court to reduce side lot setbacks and permit an accessory building in a rear yard abutting a golf course, subject to screening and removal/conditions.
Location
2038 Troon Court
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 2038 Troon Court with the following variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 300: a. reduce the minimum side lot line setback for an accessory building from 1.0m to 0.72m; b. reduce the setback required for the eaves of the accessory building from 0.45m to 0.36m; AND c. allow an accessory building to be located within the rear yard that abuts a golf course; d. Variances pertain only to the existing structure; e. Include screening plantings as a condition; f. Subject to removal of the accessory shed structure on the property.
Documents (3)
Application to vary accessory building regulations at 2038 Troon Court to allow two existing accessory buildings to remain where constructed; staff recommend notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the specified setbacks.
Staff Report: DVP23-0007 – 2038 Troon Court (Accessory Building Variance)
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Page 54–57PURPOSE
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Page 54–57BACKGROUND
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Page 54–57COMMENTARY
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Page 54–57FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 54–57LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 54–57OPTIONS
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Page 54–57SUBMITTED BY
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Page 54–57Site plan showing locations of the two existing accessory buildings on the property at 2038 Troon Court.
DVP23-0007 – 2038 Troon Court
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Page 58Appendix A – Site Plan
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Page 58Location map for 2038 Troon Court in the Bear Mountain area (appendix to the DVP report).
DVP23-0007 – 2038 Troon Court
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Page 59Summary
Notices of Intent were considered (see subitems).
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Council issued Temporary Use Permit TUP19-0004 to allow continued operation of a cannabis retail store at 107-2317 Millstream Road for an additional three-year term subject to original permit terms.
Location
107-2317 Millstream Road
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP19-0004 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. to continue operating a cannabis retail store at 107-2317 Millstream Road for an additional three-year term subject to the terms and conditions in the Temporary Use Permit originally issued by Council on March 2, 2020 and amended by Council on September 20, 2021.
Documents (1)
Temporary Use Permit authorizing Honeycomb Cannabis Inc. (formerly Planet Cannabis) to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at Unit 107 - 2317 Millstream Road, extending the permit for an additional three-year term subject to prior conditions.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 61TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
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Page 61Summary
Council issued Temporary Use Permit TUP20-0006 to allow employee parking at 988 McCallum Road subject to specified conditions and environmental recommendations.
Location
988 McCallum Road
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP20-0006 be issued by the Council for VCMMC to Graham Harrison to allow for additional Victoria Contracting & Municipal Maintenance Corporation employee parking at 988 McCallum Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Conditions The following conditions are imposed pursuant to section 493 of the Local Government Act: a} That only the portion of the property indicated in Figure 1 may be utilized for the employee parking; b} That all recommendations of the Environmental Professional Opinion Memorandum prepared by Craig Barlow, RPBio, are implemented and adhered to through the term of use for employee parking; and c} That the lot is not used for parking of large automobiles related to the nearby work site and is only limited to personal vehicles of staff.
Summary
Council considered multiple staff reports (see subitems). Public input included concerns about RCMP staffing, road closures, and strategic planning priorities.
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Staff provided an update on financing options for the RCMP detachment expansion; members of the public urged prioritizing RCMP staffing and timely construction.
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Council received a request for a construction license to close a lane at 2826 Jacklin Road for construction activity.
Location
2826 Jacklin Rd
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Council reviewed additional information and proposed amendments to the draft Strategic Plan; the public raised concerns about consultation, reconciliation language, inclusion of renters, and prioritization of climate staff.
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Council reviewed proposed meeting dates for 2024.
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Council considered amendments to the Municipal Parks Regulation and Traffic and Highways bylaws; public input included concerns about unhoused persons and where overnight camping should be permitted.
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Bylaws on reserves, zoning, road closure, parks regulation, and traffic were on the agenda (see subitems).
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Bylaw No. 2035 (Growing Communities Reserve) was listed for adoption on the agenda.
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Bylaw No. 2099 (zoning amendment for 971 Walfred Road) was listed for adoption on the agenda.
Location
971 Walfred Road
Summary
Bylaw No. 2133 (road closure of a portion of Desmond Drive) was brought forward for readings and related authorizations.
Documents (1)
Bylaw to close to traffic and remove dedication of a portion of Desmond Drive (approx. 0.385 ha), authorizing deposit of closure plan at the Victoria Land Title Office and execution of necessary documents.
Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133, 2023
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Page 23–25Summary
Amendments to the Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw were listed for readings.
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Proposed amendment to the Traffic and Highways Bylaw was listed for readings.
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Formal adjournment of the meeting (no recorded motion text available in provided minutes excerpt).