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MeetingsTue, May 20, 20253h 36m2022–2026 Council

Regular Council

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Summary

  • Approved Bylaw 2171 for 1st–3rd readings to rezone 2805 Carlow Rd to allow six‑storey daycare +40 rentals.
  • Approved waiving amenity and attainable‑housing contributions for 2805 Carlow Rd; authorized parking variance for project.
  • Gave 1st–3rd readings to housing agreement for 948 Bray Ave; eight units rented 10% below market (Bylaw 2230).
  • Authorized E‑Comm 911 dispatch contract for April–Dec 2025; directed staff to negotiate longer agreement and seek invoice breakdown.
  • Gave first reading to Official Community Plan Bylaw 2200; added food‑security policy 13.30; Szpak and Yacucha opposed.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

9 decisions1 with opposition
  • Approved rezoning advance for 2805 Carlow Road with conditions, waived contributions, and allowed parking variance.

    9.1 · Bylaw No. 2171 - Application to rezone a portion of 2805 Carlow Road

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Szpak
  • Authorized an agreement with E‑Comm 911, directed negotiations, alternatives exploration, and invoice breakdown requests.

    9.2 · E-Comm 911 Contract

    Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Morley
  • Directed staff to continue requesting a detailed invoice breakdown for E‑Comm charges.

    9.2 · E-Comm 911 Contract

    Vote 7–0Moved by Morley, seconded by Wagner
  • Directed staff to remove specified wording from the OCP.

    10.1 · Bylaw NOS. 2200 & 2229 - Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2025 (First Reading) AND Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025

    Moved by Guiry, seconded by Wagner
  • Directed staff to add policy 13.30 on food security.

    10.1 · Bylaw NOS. 2200 & 2229 - Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2025 (First Reading) AND Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025

    Opposed: Szpak, Yacucha (as recorded)Moved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
  • Gave first reading to the OCP as amended and directed referrals and zoning public notification.

    10.1 · Bylaw NOS. 2200 & 2229 - Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2025 (First Reading) AND Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025

    Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Guiry
  • Adopted the zoning bylaw omnibus text amendments.

    10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2213 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Omnibus No. 67) (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Szpak
  • Gave first, second and third readings to the housing agreement for 948 Bray Avenue.

    10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2230 - City of Langford Housing Agreement (948 Bray Avenue) Bylaw No. 2230, 2025 (First, Second AND Third Readings)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Szpak
  • Adopted a UBCM resolution asking the province to enshrine housing as a human right.

    11.1.1 · Declaring Housing as a Human Right

    Moved by Wagner, seconded by Yacucha

Agenda

23 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

Summary

The territorial acknowledgement was read.

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Meeting conduct rules were read by the Corporate Officer.

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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Summary

Presentation on the proposed Official Community Plan by Brent Toderian.

OCPPresentation

Summary

Members of the public spoke on several agenda items; Council extended public participation for first‑time speakers.

Who spoke (16)

  • B. Armstrong (Rodney Road)Concerned · Centennial Park proposal
    Questions the six-storey proposal’s plans, parking, and impact on neighbourhood community space, and suggests other sites for the development.
  • Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Concerned · Carl Road development and OCP
    Opposes the parking variance, citing school, daycare, and park demand, and questions whether current travel patterns support reduced parking.
  • Mike Wignall (Langford)Mixed · Official Community Plan
    Supports planning for 100,000 residents and greater density, while urging careful transition planning for transportation and other services.
  • Olivia BrodowskiSupports · Official Community Plan
    Supports the OCP’s equitable and sustainable goals and praises Langford’s planning team for listening to community members.
  • Dasha Russell (Saanich)Mixed · OCP and Carlo Road rezoning
    Supports the thoughtful OCP but is conflicted about rezoning that could displace a community centre, pottery studio, park, and youth activities.
  • Mary Brooke (Langford)Supports · OCP food resiliency
    Supports the OCP’s food-resiliency provisions and urges continued support for community gardens and access to farmland.
  • Raymond MewSupports · OCP agriculture and food security
    Supports the OCP’s food-security planning and urges the city to fulfill commitments that enable local farming.
  • A residentConcerned · OCP accessibility
    Urges council to address ableist language and require inclusive, accessible design in residential and commercial permits and bylaws.
  • Rachel Sansome (Highlands)Supports · Official Community Plan
    Praises the OCP process and asks council to keep the plan open to appropriate amendments that bring community benefits.
  • Joel (Langford)Concerned · OCP community facilities
    Asks whether the plan puts the Luxton fairgrounds at risk and calls for more attention to youth sports fields and facilities.
  • Paxton Stern Smith (Langford)Supports · OCP bike infrastructure
    Supports expanded protected bike infrastructure, arguing that safer routes can encourage cycling and reduce car traffic.
  • Sarah Plank (Langford)Opposes · Langford Lake designation
    Opposes an urban-centre designation and tall buildings near Langford Lake, citing development pressure and the need to protect the lake and habitat.
  • Libras (Langford)Mixed · OCP transportation
    Supports the OCP’s public spaces and calls for measures that discourage driving, such as removing street parking and pedestrianizing key areas.
  • Jaden Strauss (Langford)Concerned · OCP zoning and Carlo Road parking
    Questions tall buildings near parks, requests broader commercial options downtown, and calls for enforcement if parking requirements are reduced.
  • El Plomp (Langford)Opposes · Official Community Plan
    Urges council to reject the draft until broader public consultation occurs and proposed heights and service gaps are reconsidered.
  • W. Bowers (Langford)Concerned · OCP community facilities
    Calls for broader public outreach and more sports fields and facilities, arguing that the OCP overemphasizes community gardens.

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

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council extend public participation for first time speakers.

Public Input

Summary

Council adopted the recommendations for all items on the Consent Agenda.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

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

Consent

Summary

Received the WSPRS Board minutes as part of the consent agenda.

Documents (1)

Minutes of the WSPRS Board meeting held April 10, 2025 covering chair remarks, presentations, operational updates, financial statements, capital/maintenance works and motions including election of a GVLRA alternate.

Meeting date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 (Westshore Room); meeting called to order 5:30 PMAttendees: Kimberley Guiry, Rose Stanton, Shelly Donaldson, Dean Jantzen, Alison MacKenzie (Leslie Anderson absent)Motion: Director Donaldson elected as GVLRA alternate (carried)Finance: accounts receivable reduced from $130,000 (2023) to $16,000 (2024)Operations: boilers to be replaced by end of year via Fortis grant; ongoing facility renovations and maintenancePrograms: Day camps and aquatic programs had strong participation; preschool inclusion funding of $500 secured
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society

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Attendance

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CALL TO ORDER

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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CHAIR’S REMARKS

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DELEGATIONS

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OLD BUSINESS

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CORRESPONDENCE

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FOR INFORMATION - Part 1 of 2

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FOR INFORMATION - Part 2 of 2

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ADJOURNMENT

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MinutesWSPRS

Summary

Adopted the Special Council Meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

Minutes

Summary

Adopted the Council minutes as part of the consent agenda.

Minutes

Summary

No matters were removed from the Consent Agenda.

Summary

Reports section containing land‑use and service contract items.

Reports

Summary

Council moved to bring forward readings for Bylaw No. 2171 to rezone part of 2805 Carlow Road and directed multiple engineering, environmental and subdivision conditions; waived certain affordable housing and amenity contributions and authorized a parking variance.

Location

2805 Carlow Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council: 1.Bring forward Bylaw No. 2171 for 15t, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting to amend the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 2805 Carlow Road from Community Institutional (P2) to City Centre 1 (CC1); AND 2. Direct staff to register a road dedication plan at 2805 Carlow Road to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; AND 3. Direct staff to ensure that the following occurs at 2805 Carlow Road: a. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements; and 2. A storm water management plan. b. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alteration: 1. A Construction Parking Management Plan; and 2. A Mitigation Plan. c. That the properties be subdivided prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; d. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; e. That electric heat pumps be installed; AND 4. That Council waive the requirement to provide contributions towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and the General Amenity Reserve Fund for the project at 2805 Carlow Road; AND 5. That Council waive the requirement to provide units towards the Attainable Housing Program at 2805 Carlow Road; AND 6. That Council authorize the Director of Development Services to issue a parking variance within the Form and Character Development Permit for 2805 Carlow Road; AND 7. Bring forward Bylaw No. 2227 for 1.5t, 2nd and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting to amend the text of the CD2 (Comprehensive Development 2 — Hull's Field) Zone to add Public Assembly and Entertainment Uses as a permitted use.

Documents (2)

Staff report recommending rezoning part of City-owned property at 2805 Carlow Road from Community Institutional (P2) to City Centre 1 (CC1) to enable a six-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor daycare; includes proposed CD2 zone text amendment (Bylaw No. 2227) to permit relocation of a West Shore Parks & Recreation art studio.

Subject address: 2805 Carlow Road (Lot A, Sections 79 and 99, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP51950, PID 017-114-756)Proposed: rezone portion from P2 to CC1 to allow six-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor daycare for 73 childrenProposed residential unit count: 40 units; proposed parking: 30 stalls (23 resident + 7 daycare) vs zoning requirement ~50 stalls (1.25/unit) or up to 63 including commercialSize of property: 5.8 acres (26,730 m2)Estimated Development Cost Charges (DCCs) total: $362,207.52Recommendation includes waiving amenity contributions, requiring low-carbon concrete and electric heat pumps, road dedications (~6 m average) and subdivision prior to DP
Staff Report - Z24-0004: Bylaw No. 2171 – Application to rezone a portion of 2805 Carlow Road

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Executive Summary

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Background

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Site and Surrounding Area

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Development Proposal

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Infrastructure

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Council Policy

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Options

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Submitted By

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Appendix A – Site Map

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Appendix B – Location Map

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Zoning bylaw amendment enacting the rezoning of a portion of 2805 Carlow Road from P2 (Community Institutional) to CC1 (City Centre 1); includes schedule indicating amenity contributions.

Bylaw amends Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to rezone portion of Lot A, Plan VIP51950 (2805 Carlow Road) from P2 to CC1Amenity contributions for the parcel stated as NilBylaw cited as Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 721, (2805 Carlow Road), Bylaw No. 2171, 2024Reads: First, Second and Third readings and Ministerial approval/Adoption lines included (dates in 2024 placeholders)
CITY OF LANGFORD

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Schedule A

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RezoningBylaw 2171Parking VarianceAffordable Housing

Summary

Council authorized entering into an agreement with E‑Comm 911, directed negotiations for post‑2025 services, directed exploration of alternatives, and required staff to continue requesting a detailed invoice breakdown for the nearly $1.3M 2025 charge.

Financial impact

$1,300,000

Motions (2)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO or Corporate Officer to enter into an agreement with E-Comm 911 for the provision of police dispatch services on the terms as substantially attached, with such amendments as may be negotiated; AND Direct staff to enter negotiations with E-Comm 911 for an agreement for the provision of services beyond 2025, with such agreement to be brought back to Council for review; AND Direct staff to explore alternative options for the provision of police dispatch services together with other interested municipalities. AND Direct staff continue to request that the City be provided an invoice or explanation that includes a detailed breakdown of the charges that comprise the total amount invoiced. Specifically, in relation to the nearly $1.3 million charge for 2025 as well as charges for future fiscal years, the invoice must clearly identify: i.The basis of the calculation of the amount; ii.The number and types of services provided; iii. The volume of calls or service activity applicable to the City; iv.Any administrative, capital, or overhead costs being charged to the City.

PassedMoved by M. Morley

THAT the motion be amended to include that staff be directed to continue to request that the City be provided an invoice or explanation that includes a detailed breakdown of the charges that comprise the total amount invoiced. Specifically, in relation to the nearly $1.3 million charge for 2025 as well as charges for future fiscal years, the invoice must clearly identify: i.The basis of the calculation of the amount; ii.The number and types of services provided; iii. The volume of calls or service activity applicable to the City; iv.Any administrative, capital, or overhead costs being charged to the City.

Documents (2)

Report advising Council on the E-Comm 911 dispatch services contract and the Province's cost reallocation requiring Langford and nine other municipalities to assume police dispatch costs; recommends entering a short-term agreement while longer-term negotiations continue.

Report date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025Provincial change effective April 1, 2025 shifted police dispatch cost to ten Southern Vancouver Island municipalitiesLangford's share of the levy approximately $1.3 million for April 1 to December 31, 2025 (9-month period)Recommendation: authorize Mayor & CAO/Corporate Officer to enter agreement for 2025 and direct staff to negotiate longer-term agreement and explore alternativesNotes that police dispatch is a mandatory service and the city lacks infrastructure to provide it directly
Staff Report - E-Comm 911 Report

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Draft contract between E-Comm and the City of Langford for dispatch services covering terms, definitions, security, reporting, fees, term (Apr 1–Dec 31, 2025), payment, liabilities and dispute resolution.

Parties: E-Comm Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated and City of LangfordAgreement Term: nine (9) months from April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025Fees: Dispatch Levy payable quarterly (Schedule D); invoiced amounts overdue incur interest 1.5% per month (18% per annum)Payment default is an event of default; Dispatch Levy to be paid without set-offIncludes reporting obligations, confidentiality clauses, limitations of liability, force majeure, dispute resolution (mediation then binding arbitration) and change procedures (Schedule C)
Draft E-Comm Dispatch Services Agreement for City of Langford

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DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENT

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1. INTERPRETATION

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2. SERVICES

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3. DISPATCH CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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4. TERM

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5. FEES AND PAYMENT

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6. CHANGES TO DISPATCH SERVICES AND DISPATCH PLATFORM

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8. INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY

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9. DEFAULT AND REMEDY

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10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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12. GENERAL TERMS

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E‑CommPolice DispatchContract

Summary

Bylaw readings and adoptions presented (items 10.1–10.3).

BylawsOCPZoning

Summary

Council gave first reading to OCP Bylaw No. 2200 with directed text changes and referrals, and directed public notification for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2229; Council also directed addition of a food security policy 13.30 and removal of specified wording.

Motions (5)

PassedMoved by M. Wagner

THAT Council extend the meeting until 11:00 pm.

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

AMENDMENT: THAT Council direct staff to remove the following wording on page 4 of the proposed Official Community Plan 'and shows no signs of slowing'.

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council table the motion on the floor.

PassedMoved by M. Wagner

AMENDMENT: THAT Council direct staff to add the following as policy 13.30: 'to continue to develop food security tools and strategies in the context of various applicable work programs'.

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council: 1. Give first reading to "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2025" with the addition of the following wording to section 8.24: "Ensure the integration of family-sized housing into multi-unit residential developments, consisting of 4 or more stories in the City Centre, Urban Centres and Corridor Areas of this Plan". 2. Direct staff to refer "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2025" to the: a. Provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for comment; and b. Capital Regional District (CRD) Board for the purpose of accepting the Regional Context Statement; AND 3. Direct staff to provide public notification that Council will consider first, second and third readings of "Langford Zoning Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025. AND 4. THAT Council direct staff to add the following as policy 13.30: "to continue to develop food security tools and strategies in the context of various applicable work programs". AND 5. THAT Council direct staff to remove the following wording on page 4 of the proposed Official Community Plan "and shows no signs of slowing".

OCPBylaw 2200Bylaw 2229Food Security

Summary

Council adopted Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Bylaw No. 2213).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

That Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 742 (Omnibus No. 67 — Text Amendment to Various Parts of the Zoning Bylaw No. 300), Bylaw No. 2213, 2025.

Bylaw 2213ZoningAdoption

Summary

Council gave first, second and third readings to the Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2230 for 948 Bray Avenue.

Location

948 Bray Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council give City of Langford Housing Agreement (948 Bray Avenue) Bylaw No. 2230, 2025, first, second and third readings.

Housing AgreementBylaw 2230948 Bray Avenue

Summary

New business items presented (UBCM resolutions).

New BusinessUBCM

Summary

Consideration of UBCM resolutions; includes Declaration that Housing is a Human Right.

UBCMResolution

Summary

Council carried a resolution asking UBCM to call for the BC Government to enshrine housing as a human right.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Wagner

WHEREAS recognizing housing as a human right fundamentally shifts government motivations... THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM call for the BC Government to enshrine housing as a human right in legislation and forthcoming housing and homelessness strategies...

HousingUBCMResolution

Summary

Council moved to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(e) to consider land acquisition/disposition matters.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT Council close the meeting at 10:38 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.

In CameraLand

Summary

Council adjourned the meeting at 10:56 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Adjournment