Langford public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
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
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- Rescinded second and third reading of Bylaw No. 2135 and directed staff to schedule a future Public Hearing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 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
Council Meeting
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
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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
Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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)