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MeetingsMon, Oct 7, 202454m2022–2026 Council

Regular Council

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Summary

  • Received Interim Housing Needs Report: 5,081 units (5‑year), 16,942 (20‑year); OCP to be updated (Interim HNR).
  • Gave first, second and third readings to amend revitalization exemptions, freezing 2021 assessed values for Speedway (2208).
  • Gave first, second and third readings to rezone 967A/967B Isabell Ave for townhouses; amenity contributions required (2192).
  • Gave first, second and third readings to allow a 100‑child daycare at 991/995 Latoria Road (2193).
  • Gave first, second and third readings to exempt Masonic Hall, 2832 Bryn Maur, from property taxes (2207).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

6 decisions
  • Received the Interim Housing Needs Report.

    9.1 · Interim Housing Needs

    Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Guiry
  • Gave first, second and third readings to amend zoning for 967A and 967B Isabell Avenue.

    10.1 · Bylaw NO. 2192 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 731 (967A and 967B Isabell Avenue), Bylaw No. 2192, 2024" (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Harder
  • Gave first, second and third readings to amend zoning for 991 and 995 Latoria Road.

    10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2193 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 732 (991 and 995 Latoria Road), Bylaw No. 2193, 2024" (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Wagner
  • Adopted the road closure bylaw for 967A Isabell Avenue.

    10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2205 "Road Closure Bylaw No. 2205 (967A Isabell Avenue), 2024" (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Morley, seconded by Guiry
  • Gave first, second and third readings to the permissive tax exemption bylaw amendment.

    10.4 · Bylaw NO. 2207 "City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2207, 2024" (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
  • Gave first, second and third readings to the industrial revitalization tax exemption amendment.

    10.5 · Bylaw NO. 2208 "City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2208, 2024" (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Guiry

Agenda

19 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Formal calling of the meeting to order by the Mayor.

Call to Order

Summary

The City's territorial acknowledgement was read.

Acknowledgement

Summary

Meeting conduct rules for the session were read aloud.

Rules

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Agenda

Summary

Presentations were received by Council.

PresentationFoundry

Summary

Foundry representatives provided an overview of services to the community.

FoundryHealth Services

Summary

Members of the public addressed council on Foundry, interim housing, and a tax exemption bylaw.

Who spoke (4)

  • Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Mixed · Tax exemption and interim housing
    Urges council to challenge the tax exemption and demand fully resourced, secure homelessness facilities rather than repeat existing supportive-housing models.
  • Sandy Cypher (Langford)Concerned · Interim housing report
    Questions the 116-unit projection and planned locations, and urges prevention and affordability measures that protect families, seniors, and businesses.
  • A resident (Massey Drive)Asks · Massey Drive park sheltering
    Requests a plan for people sheltering in the park, citing six days of occupation and blocked public access.
  • Mike Wignall (Selwyn Road)Mixed · Interim housing report
    Urges council to lobby the province for treatment facilities, while distinguishing economic homelessness from addiction and mental-health needs.

Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.

Public InputHousingBylaw 2207/2208

Summary

Council adopted the recommendations for each item on the consent agenda.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.

Consent AgendaMinutes

Summary

Council received the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board minutes of June 13, 2024.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

Included in consent motion to adopt recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda.

MinutesWest Shore Parks & Recreation

Summary

Council adopted the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held September 23, 2024.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

Included in consent motion to adopt recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda.

Minutes

Summary

Council adopted the minutes of the Council Meeting held September 23, 2024.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

Included in consent motion to adopt recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda.

Minutes

Summary

No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda
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Section 9

Summary

Council received the Interim Housing Needs Report.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT Council receive the Interim Housing Needs Report, attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated October 7, 2024.

Documents (2)

Staff report presenting the Province-required Interim Housing Needs Report (HNR) for Langford, summarizing the methodology, results and next steps for OCP and zoning updates.

Legislative requirement: receive Interim HNR by January 1, 2025 and update OCP/Zoning by December 31, 2025HNR Method (UBC HART) used to calculate 5- and 20-year needRecommendation option: THAT Council receive the Interim Housing Needs Report (Appendix A)Attachments: Appendix A (Interim HNR) and Appendix B
Staff Report to Council

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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BACKGROUND:

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COMMENTARY:

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:

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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:

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OPTIONS:

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Appendix material to the Interim Housing Needs Report containing HNR Method explanation, component breakdowns and data figures (household tenure, building permits, dwellings by type).

HNR calculator result: 5,081 new units needed in 5 years and 16,942 new units needed in 20 years for LangfordSix components considered: extreme core housing need, homelessness, suppressed household formation, household growth, 3% vacancy, local demandData highlights: owner households declined from 79% (2006) to 65% (2021); 66.9% of new dwellings 2015–2023 were apartmentsIncludes figures/tables from Capital Regional District Housing Needs Assessment
Appendix A – Interim Housing Needs Report (HNR Appendix material)

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HousingReport
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Section 10

Summary

Council gave first, second and third readings to amend zoning for 967A and 967B Isabell Avenue.

Location

967A Isabell Avenue

967B Isabell Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2192 first, second and third readings.

Documents (1)

Zoning bylaw amendment to rezone Lot A (967A and 967B Isabell Avenue) into RT1 (Residential Townhouse 1) and set amenity contribution requirements.

Rezones Lot A, Section 84, Plan EPP124594 (PID 031-852-378) to RT1Amenity contributions: $3,660 per residential unit to General Amenity Reserve Fund and $610 per unit to Affordable Housing Reserve FundBylaw cited as Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 731, Bylaw No. 2192, 2024Readings and adoption dates to be inserted (blank signature lines present)
CITY OF LANGFORD

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BYLAW NO. 2192

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BylawZoningIsabell Avenue

Summary

Council gave first, second and third readings to amend zoning for 991 and 995 Latoria Road.

Location

991 Latoria Road

995 Latoria Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2193 first, second and third readings.

Documents (1)

Text amendment to allow a daycare of up to 100 children at 991 and 995 Latoria Road by amending Section 3.26.02(10).

Applies to Lot A, Section 79, Metchosin District, Plan EPP115091 (PID 031-542-476)Defines maximum daycare capacity: 100 children at the referenced propertyBylaw titled Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 732, Bylaw No. 2193, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2193 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 732 (991 and 995 Latoria Road), Bylaw No. 2193, 2024

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Schedule A

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BylawZoningLatoria Road

Summary

Council adopted the road closure bylaw for 967A Isabell Avenue.

Location

967A Isabell Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Morley

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2205.

Documents (2)

Report recommending adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2205 (967 Isabell Avenue) following prior readings and Ministerial approval and confirming public notice completion.

Council gave 1st–3rd readings to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2205 on September 23, 2024Bylaw signed by the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2024Public notice completed as prescribed in the Community CharterOptions: adopt Bylaw No. 2205 or not adopt
Staff Report to Council - Adoption of Bylaw No. 2205 – 967 Isabell Road Closure and Disposition

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BACKGROUND

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COMMENTARY

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OPTIONS

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Concurrence

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Bylaw to close and remove the dedication of approximately 163.4 m2 of highway (portion dedicated by Plan EPP119326) adjacent to 967 Isabell Avenue and authorize disposition.

Closed Road area: approximately 163.4 m2 (1758.823 ft2), dedicated by Plan EPP119326 and shown on reference plan EPP136672Closure effective on deposit of Road Closure Plan and documentation in the Victoria Land Title OfficeMayor and CAO authorized to execute deeds/plans/documentation for closure and dispositionBylaw approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD - ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 2205, 2024

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SCHEDULE “A” – Road Closure Plan

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BylawRoad ClosureIsabell Avenue

Summary

Council gave first, second and third readings to the permissive tax exemption bylaw amendment.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Wagner

THAT Council give first, second and third reading to City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2207, 2024.

Documents (2)

Report recommending amendment to the permissive tax exemption bylaw to add the Goldstream Masonic Hall Association property at 2832 Bryn Maur Rd to the exemption list.

Original Bylaw No. 2147 adopted Oct 23, 2023 to permit exemptions for 2024–2027Application received June 6 for Goldstream Masonic Hall Association relocating to 2832 Bryn Maur RdCouncil may exempt properties by bylaw adopted on or before October 31 pursuant to Community Charter s.224Recommendation: give 1st–3rd readings to Bylaw No. 2147 Amendment No.1 (Bylaw No. 2207, 2024)
Staff Report to Council - City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw – Amendment #1

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DATE

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DEPARTMENT

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SUBJECT

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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BACKGROUND

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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Bylaw adding property at 2832 Bryn Maur Rd (owned by Goldstream Masonic Hall Association) to the City of Langford permissive tax exemption bylaw.

Adds as Section 1(lx): land and improvements at 2832 Bryn Maur Rd owned by Goldstream Masonic Hall AssociationCited as City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2207, 2024Blank signature/reading date lines present for readings and adoption
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2207

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BylawTax Exemption

Summary

Council gave first, second and third readings to the revitalization tax exemption bylaw for industrial development.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT Council give first, second and third reading to City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2208, 2024.

Documents (2)

Report proposing amendments to the Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development bylaw (No. 2006, 2021) to refine objectives, eligible areas and exemption terms.

Amendment concerns Revitalization Area composed of properties including 2207, 2155, 2213, 2217 Millstream Rd and former Hordon RdArea A eligible for 5-year exempt treatment; Area B eligible for 7-year exempt treatment; 'Residential Area' not eligibleExemption applies only to municipal portion of property taxes and only to assessed value above 2021 assessed valuesRecommendation to adopt City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2208, 2024
Staff Report to Council

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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BACKGROUND

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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Bylaw amending the City’s revitalization tax exemption program for industrial development including updated objectives, exemption percentages and assessed value base years for specified lots.

Replaces multiple sections to set objectives: incentivize industrial development, diversify economy, grow industrial tax base and encourage jobsSets exemption formulas and percentages for Lot A, Remainder Lot A, Lot 8, Lot 9 and other lots with base assessed values listed (e.g., Class 01: 993,500; Class 05: 4,283,000; etc.)Exemption limits ensure taxable assessed value does not drop below original assessed valueCited as City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2208, 2024
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BYLAW NO. 2208

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BylawTax ExemptionIndustrial Development

Summary

Council adjourned the meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Adjournment