MeetingsMon, Mar 17, 20252h 41m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved the 2025 budget, accepting a 9.77% municipal tax increase; Guiry, Yacucha and Szpak opposed (2025-2029 Financial Plan).
- Directed staff to prepare rezoning for 2795–2799 Scafe Road to allow a six‑storey residential building; Yacucha opposed (rezoning).
- Deferred rezoning for 2614–2626 Peatt and 2622–2629 Sunderland until OCP refresh; SDAC to review unit mix (Peatt/Sunderland).
- Adopted bylaws updating servicing, development procedures, fees and sign rules (Bylaws 2120, 2122, 2123, 2125).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved rezoning 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road to CC1 with conditions and parking variance.
10 · 10. Committee Resolutions
Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakDeferred action on 2614–2626 Peatt and 2622–2629 Sunderland Road pending SDAC review and OCP refresh.
10 · 10. Committee Resolutions
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakDirected staff to notify of DVP reducing parking at 991 and 995 Latoria Road.
10 · 10. Committee Resolutions
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakAdopted the development procedures amendment.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted the fees and charges amendment.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted zoning amendment for 2830 Jacklin Road and 2825–2831 Knotty Pine Road.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAdopted the subdivision and servicing fee schedule amendment.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted the sign bylaw amendment.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to the housing agreement bylaw for 777 Station Avenue.
11 · 11. Bylaws
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyRejected funding for the West Shore Parkway Trail in 2025.
12 · 12. Reports
DefeatedVote 2–5Opposed: Goodmanson, Guiry, Harder, Szpak, YacuchaMoved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyIncreased 2025 sidewalk infill budget by $1.2 million from the General Amenity Fund, offset 2026.
12 · 12. Reports
Vote 6–1Opposed: GoodmansonMoved by Harder, seconded by SzpakApproved the 2025 budget and directed staff to present 2026–2029 tax projections April 8, 2025.
12 · 12. Reports
Vote 4–3Opposed: Guiry, Szpak, YacuchaMoved by Morley, seconded by WagnerRejected adding one additional West Shore RCMP officer to the 2025 budget.
12 · 12. Reports
DefeatedVote 3–4Opposed: Guiry, Harder, Szpak, YacuchaMoved by Morley, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
13 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal call to order of the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council call the meeting to order.
Summary
Reading of the territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules read for attendees.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Presentation of King Charles III Coronation Medal to a community recipient.
Motions (1)
THAT Council take a five minute recess at 7:11 pm.
Summary
Opportunity for members of the public to address Council on agenda items.
Who spoke (11)
- Mike MortonOpposes · RCMP budget
Opposes reducing RCMP staffing from five officers to four, arguing the decision disregards public safety priorities identified in the budget survey. - Wendy Hawes (Luxton Highway)Supports · RCMP budget
Urges council to fully fund the RCMP, citing public safety concerns and what Wendy sees as inconsistent budget decisions. - Rachel SansomeSupports · Pete at Sunderland project
Supports the Pete at Sunderland rezoning, citing affordable housing, amenities, transportation access, and local economic benefits. - A residentConcerned · Police services budget
Urges consistent scrutiny of police spending and a revised funding formula, questioning claims that four additional officers would reduce service. - M. WignallSupports · RCMP budget
Urges council to fund the RCMP based on the superintendent’s recommendations, citing public safety risks and policing expertise. - A residentSupports · RCMP budget
Urges council to approve six new officers and attend the RCMP town hall, citing population growth and public safety needs. - S. RossanderSupports · RCMP budget
Urges council to fund the additional police officer by redirecting money from lower-priority spending, citing public safety as the top budget priority. - T SunshineConcerned · Downtown towers and budget
Opposes towers above 20 stories, requests a town hall and 10–12-story cap, and supports property taxes reflecting service costs. - L PlompMixed · Development application and budget
Asks council to pause the development until the OCP refresh and apply equal scrutiny to police spending while recognizing budget transparency. - Jennifer FredericksonSupports · RCMP budget
Urges full RCMP funding, citing community growth, crime prevention, investigations, school liaison programs, and officer workload. - Brooklyn Hobbs (Lexon Road)Supports · RCMP budget
Urges council to reconsider police cuts, citing safety concerns near school and trail, and the value of officers’ school relationships.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Adopted recommendations for all items listed in the consent agenda (minutes and committee documents).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No matters were removed from the consent agenda.
Summary
Matters returned for reconsideration due to procedural error.
Motions (2)
THAT Council provide a designated opportunity for the annual community and group organization funding request applicants to make a short presentation to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for a maximum of three (3) minutes on one or more evenings prior to the scheduled CAC meeting prior to allow for better community engagement and informed discussions and decision-making.
THAT Council refer this item to staff for guidelines around presentations and what the criteria would be in terms of timing, materials and other specifics around a presentation.
Summary
Consideration of SDAC resolutions for three development applications.
Motions (3)
THAT Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road from 'One- and Two-Family Residential' (R2) to City Centre (CC1) subject to specified terms and conditions (unit contributions to Affordable Housing & General Amenity reserves, Section 219 covenants, consolidation prior to Development Permit, tree protection, electric heat pumps or equivalent, low carbon concrete compliance, Attainable Housing requirements, form and character, and landscaping). AND authorize the Director of Development Services to issue a variance reducing parking to 1.08 spaces/unit with specified bike parking and e‑bike charging requirements.
THAT Council take no action with respect to this application to rezone 2614-2622 Peatt Road and 2622-2629 Sunderland Road until such time as the following items are addressed and reviewed by the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee: a. an appropriate ratio of three-bedroom units within this proposed development; b. a plan with respect to the maintenance of buildings before they are demolished; AND THAT Council will consider the property at 2626 Sunderland Road as a park contribution or amenity contribution should the applicant be able to purchase the property; AND THAT Council take no action with respect to this application until the Official Community Plan (OCP) Refresh is complete.
THAT Council: 1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for 991 & 995 Latoria Road with the following variance: a. That Table 1 of the Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the rate applicable to liquor stores from 1 per 13m2 to 1 per 54m2. Subject to the following terms and conditions: i. That 2/3 of the parking stalls required for the liquor store use display 15-minute parking signs.
Summary
Council adopted multiple amendment bylaws and progressed a housing agreement bylaw to readings.
Location
2830 Jacklin Road
2825 Knotty Pine Road
2827 Knotty Pine Road
2829 Knotty Pine Road
2831 Knotty Pine Road
777 Station Avenue
Motions (6)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 24, Bylaw No. 2122, 2025.
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Fees and Charges, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2123, 2025.
That Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 739 (2830 Jacklin Road, 2825, 2827, 2829, and 2831 Knotty Pine Road), Bylaw No. 2204, 2024 as presented.
THAT Council adopt Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 24, (Fee Schedule), Bylaw No. 2120, 2025.
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Sign Bylaw, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2125, 2025.
THAT Council give first, second, and third readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2220, 2025.
Summary
Council considered and approved the 2025 budget (2025–2029 plan) with amendments and several defeated budget motions.
Motions (4)
THAT Capital Project 'PD37 West Shore Parkway Trail' be funded in 2025.
THAT Council increase the budget for Capital Project SW01 Sidewalk Infill by $1.2 million in 2025 to be funded through the General Amenity Fund; AND THAT the budget for Capital Project SW01 be decreased by $1.2 million from the General Amenity Fund in 2026.
THAT Council approve the 2025 budget and direct staff to bring back further information related to the projected tax increases in 2026-2029 of the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan to a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on April 8, 2025.
THAT an additional one (1) officer be added to the four (4) West Shore RCMP Officer's that have already been decided upon in the 2025 budget for a total of five (5).
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:43pm.