MeetingsMon, May 5, 202537m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted five-year spending and revenue plan, setting City budget for 2025–2029 (Bylaw 2223).
- Adopted 2025 property tax rates for all property classes and municipal levy (Bylaw 2224).
- Gave first, second and third readings to omnibus zoning amendments changing suite and home-occupation rules (Bylaw 2213).
- Adopted housing agreement securing attainable units at 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue (Bylaw 2225).
- Approved repeal and replacement of permissive tax exemption policy; requires annual exemption reporting (policy).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements.
10.1 · 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaAdopted the building bylaw amendment.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2121 "Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2121, 2025". (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to zoning bylaw text amendments.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2213 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Omnibus No. 67 - Text Amendment to Various Parts of the Zoning Bylaw No. 300), Bylaw No. 2213, 2025". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAdopted the ticket authorization bylaw amendment.
12.3 · Bylaw NO. 2219 "City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, Amendment No. 22, Bylaw No. 2219, 2025". (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyAdopted the 2025-2029 financial plan bylaw.
12.4 · Bylaw NO. 2223 "City of Langford 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2223, 2025". (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAdopted the 2025 tax rates bylaw.
12.5 · Bylaw NO. 2224 "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2224, 2025." (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAdopted the housing agreement for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue.
12.6 · Bylaw NO. 2225 "City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2225, 2025". (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAdopted a new permissive tax exemption policy replacing the old and adding annual reporting.
9.1.1 · Permissive Tax Exemption Policy - Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
25 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
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Council read the territorial acknowledgement.
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Council reviewed the meeting conduct rules and a Red Dress Day statement was read.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations were received (King Charles III Coronation Medal presentation).
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Mayor Goodmanson presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Desmond James.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on a range of items including taxes, RCMP staffing, and parks facilities.
Who spoke (3)
- M WignneauConcerned · Financial statements and financial plan
Questions the city's fiscal trajectory, noting property-tax revenue is rising sharply while total revenue remains nearly flat. - Lisa VauxhallOpposes · RCMP staffing and taxes
Opposes reducing RCMP staffing and rising taxes, urging renewed police resources, fiscal restraint, and accountability. - Quendy Hawes (Luxon Highway)Concerned · West Shore Parks and Recreation
Urges council to prioritize recreation capacity and public engagement as Langford grows, criticizing delays and insufficient facilities at West Shore Parks and Recreation.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
MOVED BY: YACUCHA SECONDED: WAGNER THAT Council extend Public Participation for first time speakers.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda recommendations, which included minutes and draft committee minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Council considered recommendations from the Community Advisory Committee.
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Council considered the April 29, 2025 Community Advisory Committee resolutions.
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Council repealed the existing permissive tax exemption policy and replaced it with a revised policy requiring annual reporting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council repeal City of Langford Request for Permissive Tax Exemption Policy POL-0062-FIN and replace with POL-0180-FIN titled "Permissive Tax Exemption Policy" as amended by adding the following new sections: 3.7 Reporting 3.7.1 Permissive tax exemptions will be reported on an annual basis, and at minimum include the following details as follows: a)Name of organization; b) Details of property; c)Value of permissive tax exemption; and d) Years to which the permissive tax exemption applies. AND 3.7.2 The total permissive tax exemptions will be reported for the year.
Documents (3)
Staff recommend repealing the existing Request for Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (POL-0062-FIN) and replacing it with a new policy (POL-0180-FIN) to align with the Community Charter and provide clearer application, deadline and reporting requirements.
Staff Report: Permissive Tax Exemption Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement - Part 1 of 2
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Page 20–23Staff Report: Permissive Tax Exemption Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement - Part 2 of 2
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Page 20–23Scanned/original text of the existing Request for Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (POL-0062-FIN) adopted in 1998, used as the basis for replacement.
Attachment 1: Current Policy POL-0062-FIN (Request for Permissive Tax Exemption)
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Page 24DISTRICT OF LANGFORD
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Page 24Proposed replacement policy POL-0180-FIN for permissive tax exemptions setting out purpose, definitions, eligibility, application requirements, deadlines and review processes.
CITY OF LANGFORD PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION POLICY
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Page 25–273. POLICY
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Page 25–27Summary
Council considered reports, including the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements.
Summary
Council approved the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.
Documents (1)
Draft audited consolidated financial statements for the City of Langford for the year ended December 31, 2024, prepared under Canadian PSAS and audited by KPMG.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 29–52Officials
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Page 29–52Financial Statements (Contents)
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Page 29–52Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Page 29–52Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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Page 29–52Consolidated Statement of Operations
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Page 29–52Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
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Page 29–52Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Page 29–52Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 1 of 5
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Page 29–52Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 2 of 5
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Page 29–52Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 3 of 5
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Page 29–52Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 4 of 5
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Page 29–52Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 5 of 5
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Page 29–52Summary
Council received correspondence items, including the West Shore Parks and Recreation progress report.
Summary
Council received the West Shore Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan progress report for information.
Motions (1)
THAT Council received the April 2025 - West Shore Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan Progress Report for information.
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Council considered several bylaws for adoption or readings.
Summary
Council adopted Building Bylaw Amendment No. 2121.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2121, 2025.
Documents (1)
Text and supporting materials for Bylaw No. 2121, an amendment to the Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160 (Amendment No. 16), presented for adoption.
BYLAW NO. 2121 - Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2121, 2025
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Page 55–58APPENDIX "A”
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Page 55–58Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2213 (Omnibus No. 67).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Omnibus No. 67 — Text Amendment to Various Parts of the Zoning Bylaw No. 300), Bylaw No. 2213, 2025 first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Proposed omnibus text amendments to the Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 (Bylaw No. 2213, 2025) presented for First, Second and Third Readings.
BYLAW NO. 2213 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Omnibus No. 67 – Text Amendment to Various Parts of the Zoning Bylaw No. 300), Bylaw No. 2213, 2025
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Page 59–61A. Amendments to Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999
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Page 59–61B. Citation and Readings
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Page 59–61Summary
Council adopted Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2219 (amendment to municipal ticket bylaw).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, Amendment No. 22, Bylaw No. 2219, 2025.
Documents (1)
Amendment No. 22 (Bylaw No. 2219, 2025) to the City's Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, presented for reading/adoption as listed.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 62–63BYLAW NO. 2219 - City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, Amendment No. 22, Bylaw No. 2219, 2025
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Page 62–63SCHEDULE 23
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Page 62–63Summary
Council adopted the City's 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2223).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2223, 2025.
Documents (1)
The City of Langford's 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw (No. 2223, 2025) documentation presented for adoption/reading.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 64–67BYLAW NO. 2223
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Page 64–67Schedule "A" — Consolidated Financial Plan 2025-2029
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Page 64–67Schedule "B" — Revenue and Property Tax Disclosure
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Page 64–67Summary
Council adopted the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2224).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2224, 2025.
Documents (1)
Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 2224, 2025) setting municipal tax rates for 2025, presented for adoption.
BYLAW NO. 2224 - City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2224, 2025
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Page 68–69Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 2224
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Page 68–69Summary
Council adopted the housing agreement bylaw for 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue.
Location
1361 Goldstream Avenue
1371 Goldstream Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2225, 2025.
Documents (1)
Housing Agreement Bylaw (No. 2225, 2025) related to properties at 1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue, presented for adoption/reading.
BYLAW NO. 2225 - City of Langford Housing Agreement (1361 and 1371 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 2225, 2025
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Page 70–72CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 70–72Appendix “A” – Housing Agreement
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Page 70–72Summary
Council moved into a closed meeting to consider land matters under section 90(1)(e).
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 7:40 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) of the Community Charter to consider: • the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.
Summary
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.