MeetingsMon, May 6, 20242h 34m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted the 2024–2028 financial plan and set 2024 tax rates (Bylaws 2167 & 2168).
- Approved rezoning for Brock/Strathmore to allow six‑storey apartments, daycare and affordable units (Bylaw 2163).
- Gave first, second and third readings to omnibus servicing changes tightening retaining‑wall, slope and bridge rules (Bylaw 1926).
- Adopted a Tree Protection Bylaw restricting tree removal and requiring permits for specified trees (Bylaw 2179).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved rezoning to CC1 for 875–881 Brock Ave and 2700–2712 Strathmore Rd, subject to conditions.
9.1.1 · 875, 881 Brock Ave and 2700, and 2708, 2712 Strathmore Rd
Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerGave first, second, and third readings to the omnibus subdivision and servicing bylaw as amended.
9.2.1 · Bylaw No. 1926 Omnibus Amendments to Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw No. 1000
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAllowed issuance of a temporary use permit for Station Avenue for three years.
10.1 · TUP21-0003 - Station Road - Consideration of Extension
Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryAdopted the Attainable Home Ownership Program policy as amended.
11.1 · Attainable Home Ownership Policy Update
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerApproved the 2023 audited consolidated financial statements.
11.2 · 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyApproved a two-year Bladz Skate Shop lease renewal starting May 1, 2024 and authorized signing.
11.3 · Bladz Skate Shop Lease Renewal
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryApproved amended Committee Terms of Reference and directed staff to share updates with committee members.
11.4 · Amendment to Committee Terms of Reference
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerConsented to the regional parks loan bylaw and directed staff to advise the CRD.
12.1 · Municipal Consent for Bylaw No. 4588 - Regional Parks Loan Authorization
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
24 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Acting Mayor called the meeting to order.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read.
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Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Delegation: Ron Coutre (West Shore Developers Association) spoke and expressed concerns regarding Bylaw 1926.
Who spoke (1)
- Ron CoutreMixed · Retaining walls and cut slopes bylaw amendment
Requests more time to review proposed servicing-bylaw amendments with staff, citing unresolved technical concerns and willingness to help develop a solution.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on multiple agenda items including Station Road TUP, financial plan/bylaw items, and tree protection.
Who spoke (26)
- Patsy HamiltonMixed · Multiple agenda items
Supports the Station Road market extension, finance bylaws, procedure changes, and tree protections, while seeking accessibility funding input and sign-enforcement limits. - G. HaythornthwaiteConcerned · Financial plan
Calls for a community-represented finance committee, a services review, and provincial advocacy against regressive taxation. - D. StroudMixed · Financial plan, procedure bylaw, and trees
Supports the financial plan and tree bylaw, opposes signs in chambers, and urges protection of public input on zoning. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sidewalk infill budget
Questions sidewalk funding priorities and asks council to prioritize Luxton Road, where high traffic leaves children without safe walking space. - Gino BoisAsks · Budget and tax plan
Proposes phasing tax increases across three years and says earlier revenue-generating suggestions received no action. - BelindaMixed · Multiple agenda items
Supports climate planning, urges protection of public participation, and calls for developer fines and more focus on affordable housing. - Kate RobinsonSupports · Budget, retaining walls, and trees
Supports the budget's climate hire and tiered planted retaining walls, and calls for a fine for illegal tree removal. - Dean Strong Arthur (Burdett Street)Supports · Goldstream Avenue hotel rezoning
Supports rezoning for a 103-room Marriott hotel, citing downtown activity, local jobs, and visitor spending. - A residentConcerned · Budget and sidewalks
Urges council to restrain sidewalk spending, consult residents and former mayors, and restore advisory committees amid rising taxes. - A residentMixed · Financial plan and procedure bylaw
Supports the budget overall, but asks council to review tax-class policies and remove the requirement that public comments stay on agenda items. - W. BowersOpposes · Financial plan, tree bylaw, and correspondence
Opposes the tax increase, questions the tree bylaw's consultation and fairness, and asks why January correspondence was excluded. - B. Daniels (Gade Road)Opposes · Financial plan
Opposes the double-digit tax increase, arguing council should live within its means amid other rising household costs. - Chris Voxell (Players Drive)Opposes · Financial plan
Urges council to save rather than spend, arguing sidewalk projects can wait and cumulative tax increases burden residents on fixed incomes. - A residentMixed · Trees, budget, and Brock Road development
Requests species-specific tree protection, more budget transparency, and better neighbor consultation on the Brock Road development. - A residentOpposes · Financial plan
Opposes the tax increase as unaffordable, while requesting more information about finances and future plans. - A residentOpposes · Budget and tax increase
Opposes the 15.1% tax increase, questions claims of neglected services, and criticizes planned sidewalk spending and hotel policy. - D. DignumConcerned · Financial plan and renters
Urges council to consider renters' financial pressures alongside homeowners' concerns about the tax increase. - Lisa FoxtallMixed · Financial plan and public participation
Opposes the tax increase and urges council to protect uninterrupted public participation, including the right to display signs. - Ren LouieMixed · Procedure bylaw, committees, and financial plan
Supports procedure changes and committee rule alignment, but opposes the tax increase and asks council to consider renters' financial pressures. - S. PlankMixed · Trees, housing, and public participation
Opposes waiving penalties for illegal tree removal and calls for affordable housing, renter protections, and stronger public participation. - Sandy SeifertOpposes · Financial plan and tree bylaw
Opposes the budget and tree bylaw, arguing public input is performative and sidewalk spending is already committed. - Ryan McKenzieConcerned · Retaining-wall bylaw
Requests a 30-day review and site walk for the retaining-wall bylaw, citing potential unintended effects on existing and future projects. - N. McNeely (Lake Hearst Drive)Supports · Procedure bylaw and tree protection
Supports allowing speakers to identify by city rather than street and supports the tree protection bylaw. - Luke Arsenal (Brock Avenue)Supports · Tree protection and financial plan
Supports the tree bylaw and its fine system, and accepts the budget's shift toward a sustainable long-term tax model despite preferring gradual increases. - Nicholas JoelConcerned · Budget and consultants
Questions consultant spending and warns that property-tax increases may raise rents for young tenants. - S. Ross SanderOpposes · Financial plan
Opposes the proposed tax bylaw and asks council to reduce the increase to ease residents' financial pressures.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
THAT Council at 7:39 pm. extend public participation for first time speakers.
Summary
Council adopted the recommendations for each item on the Consent Agenda.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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No matters were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Council approved proceeding with rezoning these properties to CC1 subject to multiple terms and conditions (contributions, covenants, design and environmental requirements, unit mix and daycare).
Location
875 Brock Ave
881 Brock Ave
2700 Strathmore Rd
2708 Strathmore Rd
2712 Strathmore Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 2163 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 875 and 881 Brock and 2700, 2708, and 2712 Strathmore from the R2 Zone to the CC1 Zone subject to the terms and conditions listed in the report; 2. Amend the text of Section 3.26 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to allow a group daycare with a maximum of 62 children at these properties; 3. Direct staff to work with the applicant on design considerations at Development Permit stage.
Documents (1)
Planning staff report recommending consideration of Bylaw No. 2163 to rezone five properties at Brock Avenue and Strathmore Road from R2 to CC1 to allow a six-storey apartment building with ground-floor daycare; report includes site data, design rationale, servicing, parking, and recommended conditions.
Staff Report to Special Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 37–56EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 37–56BACKGROUND
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Page 37–56COUNCIL POLICY
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Page 37–56DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS
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Page 37–56LOW CARBON CONCRETE
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Page 37–56ATTAINABLE HOUSING POLICY
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Page 37–56COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 37–56COMMENTARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 37–56Infrastructure
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Page 37–56FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–56LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–56OPTIONS
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Page 37–56Summary
Council resolved to consider giving first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 1926 as amended.
Motions (1)
THAT Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 1926 as amended and attached to this report.
Summary
Council issued Temporary Use Permit No. TUP21-0003 to allow commercial and tourism uses on leased land along Station Avenue for a three‑year term, subject to conditions.
Location
Station Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP21-0003 be issued by the Council of the City of Langford to the City of Langford to allow for Commercial and Tourism based uses on leased land along Station Avenue subject to the terms and conditions in the report.
Summary
Council approved the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-Plan) as amended.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy POL-0166-Plan as amended;
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Council approved the 2023 audited consolidated financial statements as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.
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Council approved a two‑year lease renewal for Bladz Skate Shop effective May 1, 2024 and authorized execution of the agreement.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Bladz Skate Shop lease renewal for a period of two years from May 1, 2024; AND Authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, or Corporate Officer, to execute the agreement on the terms substantially as presented, although minor amendments may be made prior to signing.
Summary
Council approved the amended Committee Terms of Reference and directed staff to share updates with committee members.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the amended Committee Terms of Reference as presented and direct staff to share this update with Committee members.
Summary
Council consented on behalf of electors to adoption of Bylaw No. 4588 and directed staff to advise the CRD accordingly.
Motions (1)
THAT Council consent on behalf of the electors to adoption of Bylaw No. 4588: Regional Parks Loan authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2024 and direct staff to advise the CRD accordingly.
Summary
Bylaw No. 1926 (Subdivision & Servicing amendments) was advanced for readings as referenced in Committee Resolution 9.2.1.
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Bylaw No. 2157 (cost recovery amendment) was on the agenda for adoption.
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Zoning Bylaw amendment for properties at 824, 832, 838 Goldstream Avenue was listed for readings.
Location
824 Goldstream Avenue
832 Goldstream Avenue
838 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Financial plan and tax rates bylaws were on the agenda for adoption (items prompted substantial public input).
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Council Procedure Bylaw amendment (2175) was on the agenda for readings; public speakers provided input regarding public participation and signage.
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Public Notification Bylaw amendment (2176) was on the agenda for readings; public input requested clarity on public participation protections.
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Tree Protection Bylaw amendment was listed for adoption; multiple public speakers expressed support and requested species‑specific protections.
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Meeting adjournment (no adjournment motion recorded in provided minutes excerpt).