Council Minutes - July 21, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm and acknowledged the remote attendance of Councillor Yacucha.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Morley read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Corporate Officer, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by adding one (1) item under item 14 In Camera Resolution:

• Section 90 (1) (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

AND THAT notice be waived in accordance with section 127 (4) of the Community Charter.

Motion CARRIED.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Royal Roads University Presentation to Council: West Shore Innovation HUB Update

D. Straith, Director, Community Learning Partnerships, Royal Roads University provided a presentation to Council.

L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement joined the meeting remotely at 7:16pm.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mayor Goodmanson opened Public Participation at 7:26 pm.

• W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - Item 12.1 - Speaker expressed concern with the Notice of Motion as written. Speaker suggested Council increase Victoria Contracting's services.
• M. Wignall, Langford Resident - Item 12.1 - Speaker expressed concern with the Notice of Motion as written. Speaker expressed a need for more frequent pickups for municipal garbage receptacles.

Mayor Goodmanson closed Public Participation at 7:32 pm.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

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

• Minutes of the WSPRS Annual General Meeting - June 13, 2024 (RECIEVE)
• Minutes of the WSPRS Board of Directors Meeting - May 8, 2025 (RECIEVE)
• Draft Minutes of the WSPRS Annual General Meeting - June 12, 2025 (RECIEVE)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 10, 2025 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - June 16, 2025 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 24, 2025 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - June 24, 2025 (RECIEVE)
• Minutes of the Public Hearing - June 25, 2025 (ADOPT)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 25, 2025 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025 (RECIEVE)

Motion CARRIED.

8. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None removed.

9. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

9.1 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - June 24, 2025

9.1.1 Bylaw No. 2228 - Amendments to Development Procedures

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council proceed with consideration of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025, Bylaw No. 2228.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - July 14, 2025

9.2.1 TUP25-0001 Clarity Cannabis BC LTD

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. to continue to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at #105 693 Hoffman Avenue.

Motion CARRIED.

10. REPORTS

10.1 Lane Closure Extension at 2826 Jacklin Rd

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council authorize a one-month extension of the construction licence, expiring August 31, 2025 on the terms and conditions as previously approved.

Motion CARRIED.

10.2 Section 57 Criteria

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council direct the Chief Building Inspector to bring forward recommendations for Section 57 Notices on title where violations have occurred and compliance has not been achieved based on the following priorities:

1. Immediate Risk to Life, Safety, or Structural Integrity.
2. Ongoing Non-Compliance After Orders or Stop Work Notices.
3. Significant Impact to Neighbours or Environment.
4. Technical or Administrative Violations.

Motion CARRIED.

11. CORRESPONDENCE

11.1 West Shore Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan - 2025 July Progress Report

12. NOTICE OF MOTION

12.1 Notice of Motion from June 16, 2025

Exploring Options to Better Manage Waste Collection in Langford

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

WHEREAS the City of Langford does not operate a municipal garbage collection service, for residential and commercial pick up; waste collection is currently managed by private contractors and is non-mandatory;

AND WHEREAS overflowing garbage cans in public and shared spaces contribute to health risks, unsightliness, and negative environmental impacts;

AND WHEREAS improperly managed waste can attract wildlife, including bears, posing risks to both public safety and animal welfare;

AND WHEREAS residents and visitors have raised concerns about litter accumulation and inadequate waste management in high-traffic areas;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining potential options to address and reduce overflowing garbage cans in public areas, including but not limited to:

• A data comparison of overflowing public waste receptacles over the past 5 years;
• Assessing the current maintenance and servicing of public waste receptacles in parks, streetscapes, and transit stops;
• Reviewing potential partnerships with private waste service providers or supplementing with City staff to enhance collection in key locations;
• Options for an interim increase in level of service for existing public waste receptacles;
• Options for an increase in quantity or capacity/design change for public waste receptacles and recycling bins to reduce wildlife attraction and discourage the illegal practice of dumping household waste;
• Considering public awareness or signage initiatives to encourage responsible waste disposal and to minimize wildlife encounters;
• Supporting community-level pride and responsibility through education, volunteer programs, or beautification campaigns, in partnership with community organizations; and
• Exploring enhanced enforcement options, such as increased bylaw presence, fines for illegal dumping or littering, and signage to support compliance.

AND THAT Council direct staff to explore options for a municipal waste management service, grant funding or regional collaboration opportunities, and report back with recommendations for short-term improvements and long-term strategies that support greater solid-waste diversion and reduction.

Motion CARRIED.
OPPOSED: Councillors Guiry and Wagner

13. BYLAWS

13.1 BYLAW NOS. 2171 & 2227 (Background report attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 721, (2805 Carlow Road), Bylaw No. 2171, 2025". (ADOPTION)

AND

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 748 (Text Amendment to the CD2 Zone), Bylaw No. 2227, 2025". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2171 as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2227 as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

13.2 BYLAW NO. 2194

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 733 (2795 and 2799 Scafe Road), Bylaw No. 2194, 2025". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2194 as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

13.3 BYLAW NO. 2228

"City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025, Bylaw No. 2228”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council give City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025, Bylaw No. 2228 first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

13.4 BYLAW NO. 2229

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 749 (Text Amendment to Update Appendix J), Bylaw No. 2229, 2025.

Motion CARRIED.

13.5 BYLAW NO. 2231

"Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2025". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2231, 2025.

Motion CARRIED.

13.6 BYLAW NO. 2232

“Road Closure Bylaw No. 2232 (1488 Flint Avenue), 2025". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2232 as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

14. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council close the meeting at 8:20 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (a), (e), (g), (i) and (2) (b) of the Community Charter to consider:

• personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
• 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;
• litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
• the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
• the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

Motion CARRIED.

15. RISE AND REPORT

15.1 Appointment of Replacement CRD Representative

Resolution from June 21, 2025:

THAT Council appoint Councillor Szpak as the second City of Langford CRD Representative.

15.2 Operating Support for Foundry West Shore

Resolution from June 21, 2025:

THAT Council support, in principle, a five year, $100,000 per year financial contribution to Thrive to support the Foundry West Shore locating at the 777 Station Avenue Site;
AND That Council express its willingness to consider alternative locations should negotiations for a lease-to-own arrangement at 777 Station Avenue be unsuccessful;
AND That Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary contribution agreement for approval;
AND That Mayor or staff are to write a letter to West Shore municipalities to consider providing a similar financial contribution.

16. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:40 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer