Langford public meetings in 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public under BC's Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (e), and (g), which cover personal information about an officer or employee, acquisition or disposition of land, and litigation. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to hold closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(a), (e), (g)

Special Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Special Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide recommendations on several development applications and a new traffic calming policy. Items include a development variance permit for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway, rezoning applications for properties on Knotty Pine Road and Millstream Road, and a proposed Traffic Calming Policy.

• Development Variance Permit for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway
• Rezoning application for 2832, 2834, 2836, and 2838 Knotty Pine Road
• Rezoning application and Official Community Plan amendment for 2207 Millstream Road
• Discussion of a new Traffic Calming Policy

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the 2024 budgets for the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society and the Greater Victoria Public Library, a request for a fire engine from Malahat Fire Rescue, and multiple bylaws related to zoning, road closures, and park regulations. The agenda also includes a development variance permit notice for 2038 Troon Court and a liquor license amendment for The Rack Bistro.

• First reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 706 for 957 Walfred Road
• First, second, and third readings of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2029 for 726 Percy Pl
• Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2133 for a portion of Desmond Drive
• Adoption of Municipal Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 12 (Bylaw 2152)
• Adoption of Traffic and Highways Bylaw Amendment No. 24 (Bylaw 2153)

Community Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda for the Langford Community Advisory Committee on November 28, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, review its terms of reference, and discuss feedback from member municipalities. The agenda also includes discussion of an accessibility plan, website improvements for visual impairments, and next steps.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Accessibility Plan
• Website improvements focused on visual impairments

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws, including a rezoning at 971 Walfred Road, a road closure on Desmond Drive, and amendments to public spaces and traffic bylaws. They will also receive an update on financing for the RCMP Detachment Expansion project and consider a construction license for a lane closure at 2826 Jacklin Road. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and discussion of the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan.

• Adoption of Bylaw 2099 rezoning 971 Walfred Road
• First, second, and third readings of Road Closure Bylaw 2133 for a portion of Desmond Drive
• Update on RCMP Detachment Expansion project financing
• Request for construction license and lane closure at 2826 Jacklin Road
• Adoption of Bylaw 2035 establishing a Growing Communities Fund Reserve

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being a resolution to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements. No other substantive business is listed.

• In camera resolution to discuss land or improvement acquisition, disposition, or expropriation

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review two development items: a rezoning application for 982-988 Bray Avenue and a development variance permit for 2038 Troon Court. The committee will also adopt minutes from its October 16, 2023 meeting. No decisions are final; recommendations will go to the City Council.

• Rezoning application for 982-988 Bray Avenue (Woodsmere Bray Park Apartments)
• Development Variance Permit for 2038 Troon Court
• Adoption of minutes from October 16, 2023 meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter to receive solicitor-client privileged advice. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, territorial acknowledgement, agenda approval, adjournment). No decisions or discussions on public matters are listed.

• In camera resolution to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to adopt a zoning amendment bylaw for 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Road and to give first, second, and third readings to a bylaw establishing a Growing Communities Reserve Fund. Council will also consider terms of reference for the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee and receive an update on Ukraine support.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1993: Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 633 for 3208 and 3212 Happy Valley Rd
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 2035: Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw
• Consideration of Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Ukraine Support Update (on table)

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee will hear presentations from the Goldstream Farmers Market and Wild Wise, and consider a report on closing a portion of Desmond Drive and dedicating the land as park. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.

• Goldstream Farmers Market presentation by President Tony Oberstellar
• Wild Wise presentation by President Mollie Cameron
• Desmond Drive road closure and park dedication report with attached bylaw 2133

Council Meeting

Langford Council will consider adopting several zoning bylaw amendments, including one that removes a requirement for a second parking stall for three-bedroom units. The meeting also includes a rezoning application for 957 Walfred and a development variance permit for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway.

• Adoption of Bylaw 2135, which removes the second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units (Omnibus No. 63)
• Rezoning application for 957 Walfred (Bylaw 1927)
• Development variance permit for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway
• Adoption of Bylaw 2137 for 798 Gwendolynn Drive
• Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2147 for 2024-2027

Special Council Meeting

The Council will hold a special meeting that includes an in-camera session. This closed portion is intended to address labor relations, land acquisition or disposition, and solicitor-client privilege.

• In-camera resolution regarding labour or employee relations
• In-camera resolution regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• In-camera resolution regarding solicitor-client privilege

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two development items: a development variance permit for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway and a rezoning application for 957 Walfred. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway Development Variance Permit
• 957 Walfred Rezoning Application (Bylaw 1927)

Special Council Meeting

This is a brief special council meeting with only one substantive item: a motion to rescind and reread Bylaw No. 2144 for first reading. The council will then move into a closed session to discuss preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service, citing potential harm to the municipality if discussed publicly.

• Bylaw No. 2144 – rescind and reread first reading
• In camera resolution under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter for negotiations on a proposed municipal service

Council Meeting

Langford Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning bylaw amendments. Key items include removing the requirement for a second parking stall for three-bedroom units (Bylaw 2135) and rezoning 3405 Happy Valley Road (Bylaw 2144). Council will also consider renewing a temporary use permit for a non-medical cannabis store, a lease for a bike shop at Jordie Lunn Bike Park, and a BC Active Transportation Grant application.

• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2135: removing second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units
• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2144: rezoning at 3405 Happy Valley Road
• Renewal of temporary use permit TUP19-0004 for a non-medical cannabis store at 107-2317 Millstream Road
• Lease agreement with Broad Street Cycles for a bike shop at Jordie Lunn Bike Park Clubhouse
• BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a report and materials on the Capital Regional District's transportation governance engagement for fall 2023. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from four previous meetings. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Report on CRD Transportation Governance Engagement – Fall 2023
• Adoption of minutes from April 17, 18, 21, and August 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole meetings

Community Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Langford, BC Community Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-09-26 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Council Meeting

This meeting includes public hearings and second/third readings for two zoning amendments, as well as first readings for two tax exemption bylaws. Council will also consider a temporary use permit extension and adopt previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2132, rezoning 2120 Millstream Road
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2142, rezoning 820-826 Hockley Avenue
• Second and third readings of Bylaws 2132 and 2142
• First reading of Bylaw 2147, Permissive Tax Exemption for 2024-2027
• First reading of Bylaw 2148, tax exemption for Sustainable Services Ltd utility property

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No motions, reports, or public hearings are scheduled.

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Langford Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting on September 11, 2023, consists solely of procedural elements such as video links and embedded content areas. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily to consider adoption of Bylaw No. 2145, the City of Langford Housing Agreement for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue. The agenda also includes a resolution to close the meeting to the public to receive solicitor-client privileged advice. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2145, City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue), 2023
• In camera resolution under Community Charter s. 90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privileged advice

Council adopted Bylaw No. 2145 regarding a housing agreement for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue. The meeting also included a closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged advice.

• Approved agenda with addition of public participation
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2145 (City of Langford Housing Agreement for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue)
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public to consider solicitor-client privileged advice

Council Meeting

Langford Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws, including a storm drainage development cost charge bylaw for North Langford, a zoning text amendment removing a second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units, and a housing agreement for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue. Council will also give first reading to a zoning amendment for 3405 Happy Valley Road and consider permissive tax exemptions and a development variance permit for 654 Rason Rd. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and an in-camera session on land matters.

• Adoption of Storm Drainage Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2023
• Adoption of zoning amendment removing second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units
• First reading of zoning amendment for 3405 Happy Valley Road
• First, second, third readings of Housing Agreement Bylaw for 1361 & 1371 Goldstream Ave
• Notice of intent for DVP23-0005 at 654 Rason Rd

Council approved amendments to the Code of Conduct regarding complaint procedures and agreed to participate in the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee. Other actions included granting a development variance for Rason Road and adopting a storm drainage cost charge bylaw.

• Approved permissive tax exemptions for listed properties for 2024-2027
• Issued Development Variance Permit DVP23-0005 for 654 Rason Rd to reduce rear lot line setback to 1.72m
• Approved participation in the joint Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Adopted amended Code of Conduct adding informal and formal complaint procedures (Mayor Goodmanson opposed)
• Adopted North Langford Storm Drainage DCC Bylaw No. 2023
• Rescinded second and third reading of Bylaw No. 2135 and directed staff to schedule a future Public Hearing
• Gave first reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 705 (3405 Happy Valley Road)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2145 (1361 & 1371 Goldstream Avenue)

Community Advisory Committee

The Langford Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the Langford Residents Association Society, consider a request for permissive tax exemptions, and receive the RCMP biannual report. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 25, 2023 minutes. No decisions are listed beyond these items.

• Presentation by Langford Residents Association Society (LRAS) - Jeff Byam
• Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions (with Community Charter excerpt)
• RCMP Biannual Report
• Adoption of July 25, 2023 minutes

The Community Advisory Committee recommended that all properties listed in the Request for Permissive Tax Exemptions report receive exemptions for 2024-2027. The committee also recommended that Council direct staff to prepare the necessary bylaw to enact these exemptions.

• Approved recommendation for permissive tax exemptions for all listed properties for 2024-2027
• Approved recommendation for Council to direct staff to prepare the permissive exemptions bylaw
• Defeated amendment to remove Plumbers & Pipefitters Building Society from tax exemptions
• Adopted July 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a single item: the Capital Regional District's Transportation Governance Engagement. The agenda includes a presentation and several workbook documents for review. No decisions are listed; the item appears to be for discussion only.

• Presentation on CRD Transportation Governance Engagement
• Review of CRD Transportation Governance Engagement workbook and questionnaire

The Committee of the Whole received a report on CRD Transportation Governance Engagement. It recommended that Council direct staff to conduct a legal, governance, funding, and service level review regarding a potential new Regional Transportation Service or Authority.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Received CRD Transportation Governance Engagement report for information
• Recommended staff obtain a comprehensive legal, governance, funding and service level review regarding a potential Regional Transportation Service or Authority by September 11, 2023

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider readings for several zoning bylaw amendments, including changes to parking requirements for three-bedroom units and rezonings on Gwendolyn Drive, Claude Road, and Percy Place. The council will also discuss a stadium services agreement, lease renewals, and RCMP priorities.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2135 to remove the requirement for a second parking stall for three-bedroom units (Omnibus No. 63)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2137 to rezone 798 Gwendolyn Drive
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2139 to rezone 2703, 2707, 2711 Claude Road and 726 Percy Place
• Stadium services agreement with CCGF
• Lease renewals for Tetra Tech Canada Inc. and Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission

Council conducted public hearings for proposed rezoning at 798 Gwendolynn Drive and a site comprising Claude Road and Percy Place. The minutes record the presentations and conditions for these developments, but do not list final votes or decisions on the bylaws.

• Approved the agenda as presented

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide recommendations on two rezoning applications: one for 3405 Happy Valley Road and another for 820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Avenue. The committee will also review a development variance permit for 654 Rason Road. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• 3405 Happy Valley Rd rezoning application
• 820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Ave rezoning application
• 654 Rason Road development variance permit
• Adoption of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve rezoning and development variance permits for properties on Happy Valley Road, Hockley Avenue, and Rason Road. These recommendations include requirements for affordable housing contributions, low-carbon concrete, and specific landscaping or setback variances.

• Recommended rezoning 3405 Happy Valley Road from RR2 to RS1 with density bonuses and a road access variance (Carried, 1 opposed)
• Recommended rezoning 820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Avenue from R2 to CC1 with affordable housing contributions and a parking variance (Carried)
• Recommended a Development Variance Permit for 654 Rason Road to reduce rear lot line setback from 5.5m to 1.72m (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Board of Variance

The Langford Board of Variance met to approve four variance requests for a property at 1165 Spirit Court. The board also appointed a chair and vice-chair for the meeting.

• Approved variances BOV23-0002, BOV23-0004, BOV23-0005, and BOV23-0006 for 1165 Spirit Court
• Appointed D. Adair as Chair and S. Costello as Vice-Chair
• Adopted minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting

The Board of Variance approved four variance requests for the property at 1165 Spirit Court. The decision followed a discussion regarding the cost of reconstruction and the impact of the building's placement on the lot.

• Approved variances BOV23-0002, BOV23-0004, BOV23-0005, and BOV23-0006 for 1165 Spirit Court (Opposed: Costello)
• Appointed D. Adair as Chair by acclamation
• Appointed S. Costello as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Approved the July 26, 2023 agenda
• Adopted the October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee will hear two presentations: one on urban food resilience in Langford by Mary P. Brooke, and another on the Greater Victoria Climate Hub by Dora Stroud. The committee will also review RCMP priorities for 2023 and receive a departmental update from Parks and Corporate Services. Minutes from the June 27 and July 11, 2023 meetings are scheduled for adoption.

• Presentation on Urban Food Resilience in Langford by Mary P. Brooke
• Presentation on Greater Victoria Climate Hub by Dora Stroud
• Review of RCMP Priorities for 2023
• Departmental Update from Parks and Corporate Services
• Adoption of minutes from June 27 and July 11, 2023 meetings

The Community Advisory Committee recommended that Council direct the Westshore RCMP to prioritize six specific areas for the remainder of 2023. The committee also received a departmental update from Parks and Corporate Services.

• Recommended Council direct Westshore RCMP to prioritize Mental Health, Youth, Road Safety, Serious/Organized Crime & Drug Trafficking, Community Relations/Visibility, and Reconciliation (Carried)
• Approved the July 25, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 27, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Adopted July 11, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received Parks and Corporate Services departmental report for information (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

Langford City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including rezoning applications, a bylaw amendment to remove a second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units, and the award of a construction contract for Irwin Road upgrades. The council will also discuss a lease agreement for the Goudy Library branch, a mutual aid contract renewal with Colwood, and a funding request from the Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society.

• Rezoning for 2703, 2707, 2711 Claude Rd and 726 Percy Pl (Bylaw 2139)
• Bylaw 2135: remove second parking stall requirement for 3-bedroom units
• Award of construction contract for Irwin Road upgrades
• Lease agreement for Goudy Library at 775 Goldstream Ave
• Mutual aid contract renewal with City of Colwood for fire departments

Council awarded a construction contract for Irwin Road upgrades and endorsed action plan initiatives for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund. The meeting also included first readings for two zoning bylaws and a temporary use permit renewal.

• Awarded $4,269,600 contract for Irwin Road Upgrades to G&E Contracting LP
• Approved $1,412,410 in additional funding for Irwin Road waterworks, electrical, and landscaping
• Increased Irwin Road Improvements 2023 budget from $1,300,000 to $2,001,528
• Authorized West Shore Environmental Services to construct Irwin Road sewer extension
• Endorsed CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund action plan initiatives including a housing needs report
• Proceeded with First Reading of Bylaw No. 2139 to rezone 2703, 2707, 2711 Claude Rd and 726 Percy Pl to City Centre (CC1)
• Proceeded with First Reading of Bylaw No. 2135 (Omnibus No. 63 - Parking and 3-Bedroom Units)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit for Code Ninjas at 890 Goldstream Avenue for three years

Council Meeting

Langford City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments, including an omnibus housekeeping bylaw and a rezoning at 971 Walfred Road. Council will also consider adopting several bylaws, including a new Tree Protection Bylaw and a Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw amendment. Additionally, the council will review lease renewals at City Centre Park and consider funding requests from community organizations.

• Public hearing for Bylaw No. 2082, Omnibus No. 60, making various housekeeping amendments to the zoning bylaw
• Public hearing for Bylaw No. 2099, rezoning 971 Walfred Road
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2136, the new Langford Tree Protection Bylaw
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2103, amending the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
• Lease rental agreements for Lower Island Soccer Association, MCP, Pacific Coast Hockey Academy, and School District No. 62 at City Centre Park

Council directed staff to analyze the impacts of joining the CRD Arts and Culture Service and to conduct a gaps analysis for meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals. Public hearings were held for a zoning omnibus bylaw and a townhouse development at 971 Walfred Road, though final votes on these items were not recorded in the provided text.

• Directed staff to report on City commitments and impacts of joining CRD Arts and Culture Service (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct gaps analysis for GHG reduction goals and Climate Action Plan (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Special Community Advisory Committee

The Special Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss 33 funding requests from local organizations for 2023. The agenda includes a territorial acknowledgement, call to order, approval of the agenda, and a single report item on the funding requests. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of 33 funding applications from groups including BC Parks Foundation, Bear Mountain Community Association, Belmont Secondary School Dry Grad, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
• Applications from local sports organizations: Juan de Fuca Lacrosse Association, Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association, Victoria Blazers Lacrosse Club
• Requests from health and social services: Victoria Hospitals Foundation, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, Island Kids Cancer Association
• Community event funding: Legion Remembrance Day and Community Xmas Dinner, Sarah Beckett Memorial Run, Royal Bay Dry Grad Carnival
• Environmental and conservation groups: Peninsula Streams Society, Mill Bay and District Conservation Society, FED Urban Agriculture Society

The Special Community Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve funding for 22 organizations, including the Peninsula Streams and Rewired Recovery Foundation. The committee also recommended denying nine funding applications due to budgetary constraints.

• Recommended approval of 20 funding requests totaling $52,300 (Carried)
• Recommended denial of 9 funding requests including Victoria Hospitals Foundation and Golf for Kids (Carried)
• Recommended approval of $5,000 for Open Gate Church (Carried)
• Recommended approval of $1,500 for Bear Mountain Community Association (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review three items: a rezoning application for properties on Claude and Percy Place, a development variance permit for properties on Sooke Road, and an omnibus bylaw amendment regarding off-street parking requirements for 3-bedroom apartments. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June 12, 2023 meeting. No decisions are final; the committee provides advice to Council.

• Rezoning Z22-0038/Bylaw 2139 for 2703, 2707, 2711 Claude and 726 Percy Pl
• Development variance permit DVP23-0004 for 2621 and 2617 Sooke Road
• Omnibus Bylaw 2135 - off-street parking requirements for 3-bedroom apartments
• Adoption of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommended a zoning change for properties on Claude Road and Percy Place to allow for increased density. The committee also recommended a fence height variance for Sooke Road and the first reading of a parking and 3-bedroom unit bylaw.

• Recommended Council approve rezoning 2703, 2707, 2711 Claude Road and 726 Percy Place from R2 to CC1 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve a fence height increase from 1.8m to 2.7m at 2621 Sooke Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council proceed with First Reading of Bylaw No. 2135 regarding parking and 3-bedroom units (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved the June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations from the BC SPCA, a West Shore Arts & Culture Centre proposal, a badminton facility proposal, and Royal Roads University regarding the Langford Education Fund. The committee will also receive reports including a departmental update and the RCMP annual report.

• BC SPCA community update presentation by Sarah Herring
• West Shore Arts & Culture Centre proposal presentation by Judith Cullington
• Badminton facility proposal presentation by Rhea Siu
• Royal Roads University Langford Education Fund presentation and report
• West Shore RCMP 2022 Annual Report

The Community Advisory Committee recommended specific eligibility criteria for the Langford Education Awards and the disbursement of a $75,000 annual pledge. The committee also recommended that Council address community requests for a badminton facility and a representative for an arts and culture center.

• Approved rotating schedule for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Recommended Council designate a representative for the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee for the West Shore Arts & Culture Centre by September 2023
• Recommended Council direct Parks and Recreation to note community ask for dedicated badminton space
• Recommended staff respond to Vancouver Island Badminton Academy regarding municipal partnership potential
• Recommended Royal Roads University disburse annual $75,000 City of Langford pledge to partnering institutions based on student enrolment
• Recommended Langford Education Awards focus on students 26 or younger, SD62 graduates residing in Langford, and those with financial need
• Recommended preference for education awards be given to students from under-represented groups
• Recommended entrance awards have a maximum value of $10,000

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a notice of motion to explore legal options, including expropriation, to secure public access over private lands at 1270 Bear Mountain Parkway. The meeting also includes several rezoning applications, bylaw readings, and reports on the 2022 annual report and financial information.

• Notice of motion to explore expropriation for public access at 1270 Bear Mountain Parkway
• First reading of Bylaw 2099 for rezoning at 971 Walfred Road
• Adoption of Bylaw 2093 for rezoning at 898 and 914 Klahanie Drive
• Renewal of temporary use permit for non-medical cannabis store at #101-977 Langford Parkway
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2136, the new Tree Protection Bylaw

Council advanced several residential development projects, including townhouse rezoning at Walfred Road and Millstream Road. The body also directed staff to review Council Procedure Bylaws and prepare a rezoning bylaw for Gwendolynn Drive.

• Approved 1st reading of Bylaw No. 2099 to rezone 971 Walfred Road from R2 to RT1
• Directed staff to prepare a bylaw to rezone 798 Gwendolynn Drive from RR2 to R2 (limited to 12 townhouses)
• Approved 1st reading of Bylaw No. 2132 to allow up to 62 townhouses at 2120 Millstream Road
• Directed staff to provide notice for a Development Variance Permit for a turnaround at 2750 Leigh Road
• Directed staff to provide notice for a Temporary Use Permit for a home-based catering business at 2578 Wentwich Road
• Removed Bylaw No. 2138 from agenda and directed a comprehensive review of Council Procedure Bylaws
• Approved minutes of the June 5, 2023 Council Meeting

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a temporary use permit for a daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road, and to consider amendments to zoning and subdivision bylaws. A presentation on the Langford Food Resilience Program is also scheduled.

• Temporary Use Permit for a stand-alone daycare for 28 children at 2773 Strathmore Road
• Bylaw No. 2082 – Zoning Amendment No. 679, Omnibus 60
• Omnibus Amendments to Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, Bylaw No. 2103
• Presentation: Langford Food Resilience Program by Mary P. Brooke

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve a temporary use permit for a 28-child daycare. The committee also recommended the re-drafting of a zoning amendment and the reading of a subdivision and development servicing bylaw.

• Recommended Council issue a Temporary Use Permit for a 28-child daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council rescind and re-consider First Reading of Bylaw 2082 Zoning Amendment No. 679 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2103 regarding Subdivision and Development Servicing (Unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved the June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and regulatory items. Key items include awarding a construction contract for traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at Latoria-Klahanie, reviewing a sidewalk infill project prioritization matrix, reviewing a construction nuisance dust control bylaw, and considering second and third readings of a zoning bylaw (Omnibus No. 61) regarding unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing. The meeting also includes a public hearing on that bylaw and a presentation on RCMP 2023 priorities.

• Award of construction contract for Latoria-Klahanie traffic signal and pedestrian improvements
• Sidewalk Infill Project Criteria Matrix and prioritization list for 5-year plan
• Review of Construction Nuisance Dust Control Bylaw
• Public hearing and second/third readings of Bylaw No. 2126 (Omnibus No. 61) on unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing
• Statutory right of ways and easement at 2885 West Shore Parkway for CRD watermain, sanitary sewer, and stormwater

Council approved a construction contract for traffic and pedestrian improvements and adopted a criteria matrix to prioritize sidewalk infill projects. The city also advanced a bylaw regarding unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing and directed staff to explore public access options for Bear Mountain Parkway.

• Awarded $1,066,792.00 contract for Latoria-Klahanie Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Improvements to Draycor Construction Ltd.
• Approved Sidewalk Infill Project Criteria Matrix to prioritize construction of sidewalk and multi-use path projects
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw No. 2126 regarding unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing
• Authorized WSES to design and tender Glen Lake Infill Sewer Extension at an estimated cost of $2,280,000
• Directed staff to report on formalizing a sister city relationship within the Ukraine
• Directed staff to explore legal options, including expropriation, for public access over 1270 Bear Mountain Parkway
• Authorized Statutory Right-of-Way and easement for utility maintenance at 2885 West Shore Parkway
• Directed staff to draft Construction Impact Management Strategy guidelines and broaden dust control requirements

Sustainable Development Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review several development applications, including three rezoning requests and two permit applications. The committee will hear presentations and consider reports on these items, which are at the discussion stage and no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Rezoning application Z22-0026 for 971 Walfred Rd (Bylaw 2099)
• Rezoning application Z22-0031 for 798 Gwendolyn Dr
• Text amendment Z23-0004 for 2120 Millstream Rd (Bylaw 2132)
• Development Variance Permit DVP22-0013 for 2750 Leigh Rd
• Temporary Use Permit TUP23-0001 for 2578 Wentwich Rd

The Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommended several rezoning and text amendments to Council to allow for new townhouse and residential developments. The committee also recommended a temporary use permit for a home-based business and a development variance for a road turnaround.

• Recommended rezoning 971 Walfred Road from R2 to RT1 (Carried)
• Recommended rezoning 798 Gwendolynn Drive from RR2 to R2, limiting townhouses to 12 units (Carried)
• Recommended text amendment for 2120 Millstream Road to allow maximum 62 townhouses (Carried)
• Recommended Development Variance Permit for a two-point turnaround at 2750 Leigh Road (Carried)
• Recommended 3-year Temporary Use Permit for home-based catering at 2578 Wentwich Road (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor L. Szpak as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor M. Wagner as Vice Chair (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Langford City Council is meeting to hear presentations on the Strategic Plan and urban design, and to consider several reports. Key items include early guidance for development tied to the strategic plan update, a strata title conversion for a commercial building at 2826 Bryn Maur Road, and a temporary use permit for the Jordie Lunn Bike Park Clubhouse. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a public participation period.

• Presentation: Strategic Plan by James Ridge
• Presentation: Building Cities Better by Brent Toderian
• Report: Early Guidance for Development Connected to the Strategic Plan Update
• Report: Strata Title Conversion of Commercial Building at 2826 Bryn Maur Road
• Report: Jordie Lunn Bike Park Clubhouse Temporary Use Permit

Council approved interim early guidance for development applications focusing on urban design, sustainability, and construction impact mitigation. Other actions included approving a strata title conversion and directing staff to process a temporary use permit for a bike park clubhouse.

• Approved interim Early Guidance for development focusing on high-quality growth, density, and 'good neighbour' construction commitments
• Approved winding up Strata VIS3403 and endorsed legal plan for Strata Plan EPS8823 at 2826 Bryn Maur Road
• Directed staff to provide notice for a three-year Temporary Use Permit for office and retail use at 2990 and 2992 Irwin Rd
• Directed staff to bring forward a Zoning Bylaw No. 300 amendment for 2990 Irwin Road
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from Special Council meetings on May 1 and May 8, 2023
• Approved minutes from Council meeting on May 1, 2023

Council Meeting

This agenda for the May 15, 2023 Langford Council meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider adoption of two bylaws: the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130 and the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131. No other business is listed.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2130, City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2131, City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw 2023

Council approved the city's five-year financial plan and the 2023 tax rates. These decisions followed a public participation period where several residents expressed opposition to the tax increase and questioned the budget process.

• Adopted City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved extending public participation for 30 minutes for first-time speakers (Carried Unanimously)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the City of Langford, BC, scheduled for May 8, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural elements and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council unanimously approved the city's five-year financial plan and the associated tax rates. These decisions followed a public participation period where residents expressed varying views on tax increases and the purchase of YMCA property.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 2129 (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Langford 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2130 (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2131 (Unanimous)
• Extended public participation for first-time speakers by 30 minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Canada Post report for information

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to consider several financial items, including the 2022 audited financial statements, the 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan, and the 2023 tax rate distribution by property class. The council will also vote on adopting two bylaws: one rezoning 771, 775, and 781 Station Avenue, and another establishing an alternative municipal tax collection scheme. A third bylaw for revenue anticipation borrowing will receive first, second, and third readings. The agenda also includes presentations from the Save Your Skin Foundation and the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, plus adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• 2022 Audited Financial Statements
• 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan
• 2023 Tax Rates distribution by Property Class
• Bylaw 2105: Zoning amendment for 771, 775, 781 Station Avenue (adoption)
• Bylaw 2128: Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme (adoption)

Council approved the 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan and directed staff to spread the 2023 tax increase evenly across all property classes. The city also authorized funding for utility pole removal on Peatt Road and adopted several bylaws regarding zoning and tax collection.

• Approved 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Directed staff to spread 2023 tax increase evenly across all property classes
• Approved $355,000 for Peatt Road DCC Project utility pole removal
• Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2105 (Zoning Amendment for 771, 775, and 781 Station Avenue)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2128 (Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme)
• Passed three readings of Bylaw No. 2129 (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing)
• Directed staff to work with Aboriginal Coalition to End Homeless Society to identify land and partnership opportunities

Special Council Meeting

This is a Special Council Meeting agenda for Langford, BC on May 1, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software and contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. There is nothing substantive for council to decide or discuss in the provided text.

Council approved the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The in-camera session was held to discuss preliminary municipal service negotiations and annual report preparations.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public (in-camera) to discuss municipal service negotiations and annual report progress

Special Council Meeting

This agenda for a Langford Special Council Meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting for Langford, BC, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated agenda shell with no substantive content.

Council approved the agenda and moved into an in-camera session to consider solicitor-client privileged advice. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda
• Closed the meeting to the public to consider solicitor-client privileged advice

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Director of Finance regarding municipal finances. The discussion focuses on the proposed 2023 budget and the five-year financial plan spanning 2023 to 2027.

• 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan 2023 - 2027 presentation

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council reject proposed reductions to the tax increase. They proposed forwarding the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan with a 12.41% tax increase for 2023 to Council.

• Recommended 12.41% tax increase for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended rejection of proposed tax increase reductions (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, including a presentation from the Director of Finance. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Presentation: Summary of Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan
• Report: 2023 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan 2023-2027

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan. It directed staff to implement a budget increase for a specific item and a tax increase of 9.9%. Option A of the plan was also advanced for Council consideration.

• Directed staff to increase budget from $400,000 to $800,000 ongoing, funded from General Amenity Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Directed staff to include option A in the 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan for May 1st Council meeting (Carried)
• Directed staff to present a 2.51% reduction from the five-year financial plan, resulting in a 9.9% tax increase (Carried; Councillors Yacucha, Guiry, and Wagner opposed)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting agenda for Langford, BC on April 17, 2023, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the source document.

Council met for a special session and voted to close the meeting to the public to discuss personnel, land matters, and legal advice. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved closing the meeting to the public (in camera) to consider personnel, land acquisition/disposition, and solicitor-client privileged advice

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and then consider second and third readings of Bylaw 2093, which would rezone 898 and 914 Klahanie Drive. Council will also vote on adopting Bylaw 2098 to rezone 2833, 2835, 2837, and 2839 Knotty Pine Road, and consider first reading of an omnibus bylaw on unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing. A new alternative municipal tax collection scheme bylaw will be introduced for first, second, and third readings.

• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2093 rezoning 898 and 914 Klahanie Drive
• Adoption of Bylaw 2098 rezoning 2833, 2835, 2837, and 2839 Knotty Pine Road
• First reading of Bylaw 2126 (Omnibus No. 61, Part 3) on unlicensed vehicles and institutional fencing
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2128 establishing an alternative municipal tax collection scheme

Council conducted a public hearing regarding a proposal to rezone 898 and 914 Klahanie Drive from Rural Residential 2 to Residential Townhouse for approximately 58 units. Residents provided testimony both in support of and opposed to the development. No final decision on the bylaw was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, presented by the Director of Finance. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation: Summary of Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan
• Report: 2023 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan 2023-2027
• Adoption of minutes from March 27, March 30, and April 3, 2023 meetings

The Committee of the Whole made several directives regarding the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan. These included removing specific project funding and seeking alternative funding sources for certain items.

• Directed staff to remove Latoria Elementary School artificial turf field and lights from the five-year financial plan and reallocate funds (Carried)
• Directed staff to keep the City paving allocation for the Claude Road parking lot in the budget (Carried)
• Directed staff to provide a report on options for Council deliberation regarding Claude Road (Carried)
• Directed staff to seek alternative funding sources for items PD32 and PW09 currently proposed for property tax funding (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled.

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for 2772 Vantilburg Crescent, adoption of a zoning amendment for 658 and 664 Redington Avenue, and adoption of a truck route bylaw amendment. The council will also hear a public hearing on the Vantilburg zoning change, receive a report on intermunicipal sanitary sewer service for 816 Batting Place, and review community engagement results for Jeanine Drive Park. A letter regarding Jordie Lunn Bike Park is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw No. 2012: zoning amendment at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2068: zoning amendment for 658 and 664 Redington Avenue
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2111: Truck Route Bylaw amendment
• Report on intermunicipal sanitary sewer service for 816 Batting Place
• Community engagement results for Jeanine Drive Park

Council granted second and third readings for a zoning amendment to allow 20 townhomes at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent, contingent on rental requirements and parking covenants. The city also adopted bylaws for Redington Avenue zoning and truck route amendments. Additionally, staff were directed to proceed with the design and construction of Jeanine Drive Park.

• Approved second and third readings of Bylaw No. 2012 for 20 townhomes at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent (Opposed: Morley)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2068 for zoning amendments at 658 and 664 Redington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2111 regarding Truck Route Bylaw No. 1477 Amendment No. 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved park design and construction RFP for Jeanine Drive Park (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to seek Colwood's consent for sanitary sewer service at 816 Batting Place (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, presented by the Director of Finance. The agenda includes a presentation and a report on the budget and financial plan. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation: Summary of Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan by Director of Finance
• Report: 2023 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan 2023-2027

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and heard public testimony regarding tax increases and spending. No formal decisions were made on the budget or financial plan during this meeting.

• Approved the agenda (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Director of Finance summarizing the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, followed by a report on the 2023 Budget and the five-year plan. The meeting includes public participation and is scheduled for March 30, 2023.

• Presentation: Summary of Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan by Director of Finance
• Report: 2023 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan 2023-2027

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on the proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and took public testimony. Residents expressed concerns regarding a proposed 12% tax increase, YMCA funding, and the hiring of new staff and firefighters. No formal decisions were made on the budget during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes two substantive items: adoption of Bylaw No. 2127, which amends the Multi-Utility Bylaw, and consideration of an amendment agreement with Sustainable Services Ltd. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2127 (Multi-Utility Bylaw No. 1291, 2010, Amendment No. 2)
• Consideration of an amendment agreement between the City of Langford and Sustainable Services Ltd.

Council adopted Bylaw No. 2127 and authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute an amendment agreement with Sustainable Services Ltd.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 2127
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to execute amendment agreement with Sustainable Services Ltd.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan. The plan documents will be posted on the city's website after the meeting. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation of Proposed 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting. Director of Finance Michael Dillabaugh presented the proposed 2023-2027 five year financial plan to Council.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes of the February 27, 2023 meeting

Council Meeting

This agenda for the March 20, 2023 Langford Council meeting contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists entirely of technical placeholders and embedded content areas with no actual agenda items listed.

Council approved participating in the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee and funding a mobility lift at the YMCA-YWCA. They also voted to remove artificial turf requirements from Bylaw No. 1000 and advanced several bylaws regarding truck routes and multi-utility services.

• Approved joining Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee and contributing $10,000 for a consultant
• Approved up to $17,000 for a mobility lift at YMCA-YWCA Langford
• Directed staff to remove artificial turf requirements from Bylaw No. 1000
• Approved grant application for 2023 Change-Makers Gathering Festival
• Approved $500 contribution to AVICC AGM and Convention 2024
• Gave first three readings to Bylaw No. 2111 (Truck Route Bylaw amendment)
• Gave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading of Bylaw No. 2127 (Multi-Utility Bylaw amendment)
• Approved $1,112,900 in 2023 budget and $750,000 for water service to Church properties

Council Meeting

This agenda for the Langford, BC Council meeting on 2023-03-06 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content for residents to review.

Council directed staff to add $950,000 to the 2023 budget for the YMCA Recreation Centre and awarded a $4.48M contract for Bear Mountain Parkway roadworks. The city also approved a new Low-Carbon Concrete Policy and several zoning and utility bylaws.

• Approved $950,000 additional budget contribution for YMCA Recreation Centre operation
• Awarded $4,481,424.00 construction contract for Bear Mountain Parkway Phase 3 Roadworks to Milestone Equipment Contracting Ltd.
• Approved revised Low-Carbon Concrete Policy (POL-0167-PLAN)
• Approved support for Regional Household Affordability and Prosperity Project grant funding
• Adopted Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendment No. 6 (Bylaw No. 2113)
• Adopted Hotel Room Tax Requisition Bylaw No. 2124
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2098 for townhouse rezoning at Knotty Pine Road
• Authorized lease renewal with Payline by ICE Inc. for 315 – 877 Goldstream Avenue

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting agenda for Langford, BC on 2023-02-27. The agenda text contains only system-generated interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to summarize.

The meeting was procedural and focused on a closed-session discussion. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made in the public session.

• Approved the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public to consider solicitor-client privileged advice

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss significant budget pressures and budget items, YMCA financial challenges and next steps, a Fire Department Master Plan, an RCMP facility, RCMP officer staffing, and staffing updates for 2023 budget requests. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Introduction to Significant Budget Pressures and Budget Items
• YMCA Financial Challenges and Next Steps, including letters between YMCA and Westhills dated Jan-Feb 2023
• Fire Department Master Plan
• RCMP Facility, including West Shore Feasibility Overview from March 14, 2022
• City of Langford RCMP Officer Staffing, referencing bc-police-resources-2021

The Committee of the Whole recommended additional funding for the YMCA and proposed several staffing increases for the 2023 budget. It also directed staff to explore the potential purchase of the Recreation Centre from Westhills and allocate funds for RCMP facility planning.

• Recommended adding $950,000 to 2023 budget for YMCA Recreation Centre operations
• Directed staff to negotiate with Westhills for potential purchase of the Rec Centre
• Directed staff to include nine additional firefighting positions in the budget over three years
• Recommended $721,560 budget for RCMP facility project requirements
• Directed staff to use a 1:750 'Cop to Pop ratio' for 2023-2027 financial planning
• Directed staff to include 6 new full-time positions and 1 part-to-full-time conversion in 2023 budget
• Directed staff to add one municipal employee at the RCMP detachment for every three officers added

Council Meeting

This agenda for the Langford, BC Council meeting of 2023-02-21 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

Council approved the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy and referred further discussion to a Committee of the Whole meeting. Other key actions included approving a BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way and establishing new advisory committees.

• Approved Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy POL-0166-Plan (Carried)
• Approved BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way (Carried)
• Decided not to divest trolleys at this time (Carried)
• Approved application for FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Program (Carried)
• Rescinded appointments of four Deputy Corporate Officers (Carried)
• Approved terms of reference and appointments for Sustainable Development and Community Advisory Committees (Carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP22-0006 for 960 Latoria Road (Carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaws No. 2016 and No. 2060 (Carried)

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document contains no substantive business for the Council meeting.

Council adopted the City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw and a Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw amendment. They also approved a three-year permit extension for a cannabis retail store and authorized the creation of two interim committees.

• Adopted City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2117, 2023
• Adopted Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment No. 20 (Bylaw No. 2118)
• Extended Temporary Use Permit TUP19-0002 for The Original Farm cannabis retail store for three years
• Approved 2023 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget
• Approved Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
• Directed staff to create two interim committees of Council
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP22-0014 to increase fence height to 3.5m at 2788 and 2792 Winster Road
• Appointed Councillor Wagner to the Te’mexw Treaty Advisory Committee

Council Meeting

Langford City Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting a zoning bylaw for properties on Bray Avenue, giving readings to a new tree protection bylaw and a ticket information authorization amendment, and discussing reports on development permits, a cannabis store renewal, and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a presentation from The Village Initiative.

• Development permit variance at 2321 and 2323 Belair Road to reduce interior lot line setback from 1.5m to 1.2m
• Fence height variance application at 2788, 2792 Winster Rd and 674 Atkins Ave (RCMP properties)
• Renewal of temporary use permit for non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave
• Request for proposals for Urban Forest Management Plan
• Adoption of Bylaw 2080 (zoning amendment for 975, 979, 983 Bray Avenue)

Council passed a new Tree Protection Bylaw and a corresponding ticket authorization amendment. They also approved several infrastructure projects, including a new signalized intersection on Latoria Road and stormwater improvements on Luxton Road.

• Passed Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2117 (first, second, and third readings)
• Passed Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment No. 2118 (first, second, and third readings)
• Approved RFP for Urban Forest Management Plan funded by LGCAP
• Approved signalized intersection construction at Latoria Road and Klahanie Road
• Approved Luxton Road Stormwater Improvement project
• Renewed three-year TUP19-0002 for cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 2321 and 2323 Belair Road to reduce lot line setback to 1.2m
• Approved 2023 Goldstream Farmers Market Agreement