MeetingsTue, Sep 2, 20251h 53m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Directed staff to submit UBCM grant for new community centre at 1100 Jenkins Ave; City will fund overruns.
- Issued a development variance permit reducing off‑street parking for units 101, 113, 123 at 834 McCallum Road (DVP25-0002).
- Endorsed Climate Action Plan RFP scope, adding green infrastructure to the City infrastructure section.
- Repealed the Proclamation Policy and adopted a new policy that stops issuing proclamations; Mayor Goodmanson and Wagner opposed.
- Renamed Ernhill Park to Winnie Sifert Park; directed staff to arrange family naming ceremony before December 15, 2025.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Replaced park naming policies with a new policy and applied textual amendments.
8.1.2 · Park Naming Policy
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderRenamed Ernhill Park to Winnie Sifert Park and directed staff to arrange a naming ceremony.
8.1.2 · Park Naming Policy
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted the park amenity sponsorship and donation policy with staff authority to suggest alternative locations.
8.1.3 · Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderIssued a variance to reduce parking requirements for three units at 834 McCallum Road.
10.1 · DVP25-0002 - 834 McCallum Rd
Vote 6–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakEndorsed the Climate Action Plan RFP scope, adding inclusion of green infrastructure.
11.1 · Climate Action Plan RFP
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by SzpakAdopted the servicing officer designation bylaw.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2247 "City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2247, 2025" (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by HarderAdopted a new proclamation policy replacing the previous policy.
8.1.1 · Proclamation Policy
Vote 4–2Opposed: Goodmanson, WagnerMoved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAdopted the Heart of the City policy as presented.
8.1.4 · Heart of the City Policy
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAuthorized UBCM grant for a community centre at 1100 Jenkins/3020 Glen Lake; City funds overruns.
11.2 · UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Grant Application
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Harder
Agenda
23 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal start of the meeting.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read for the record.
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Council approved the agenda as amended (moved Notice of Motion from item 9 to item 5).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by moving item 9, Notice of Motion to become item 5 and renumber the remainder accordingly.
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Members of the public addressed Council on several agenda items during the public participation period.
Summary
Council adopted the listed consent agenda minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented: Minutes of the Council Meeting - August 18, 2025 (ADOPT); Draft Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - August 26, 2025 (RECEIVE).
Summary
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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Committee resolutions from advisory committees were considered (see subitems).
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Resolutions transmitted from the Community Advisory Committee were considered (see subitems).
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Council repealed the old Proclamation Policy and replaced it with POL-0181-ADMIN.
Motions (1)
THAT Council repeal "Proclamation Policy" (POL-0027-ADMIN) and replace it with City of Langford "Proclamation Policy" (POL-0181-ADMIN) as presented.
Documents (2)
Staff recommend repealing the existing Proclamation Policy (POL-0027) and replacing it with POL-0181-ADMIN, under which the City would no longer issue proclamations due to reconciliation considerations, perceived legal risks, and staff resource impacts.
Staff Report: Proclamation Policy – Proposed Repeal and Replacement
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Page 17–20EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 17–20BACKGROUND
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Page 17–20COMMENTARY
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Page 17–20FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 17–20LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 17–20STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 17–20OPTIONS
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Page 17–20SUBMITTED BY
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Page 17–20ATTACHMENTS
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Page 17–20Appendix A reproduces the current POL-0027 Proclamations policy (1993); Appendix B provides the draft replacement POL-0181-ADMIN stating the City will not issue proclamations.
Appendices: Proclamation Policy (Appendix A & B)
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Page 21–22Appendix A: DISTRICT OF LANGFORD — POLICY NO.: 0630.00.001
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Page 21–22Appendix B: PROCLAMATION POLICY — Council Policy: POL- 0181-ADMIN
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Page 21–22Summary
Council repealed existing park naming policies and replaced them with POL-0183-PARK with specified amendments; Council also waived postponement of a Notice of Motion and subsequently renamed Ernhill Park to "Winnie Sifert Park".
Motions (3)
THAT Council repeal City of Langford "Park Naming Policy" (POL-0120-PARK) and "Policy for Naming Trail Sections" (POL-0121-PARK) and replace them with City of Langford "Parks Naming Policy" (POL-0183-PARK) with the following amendments: a) By deleting section 5(a) ii (1) and replacing it with the following: City staff may put forward in the report the name(s) of deceased persons to be considered by Council, with a description of the contributions made to the City during the individual(s) lifetime; b) By deleting 5(a) ii (3) (a); c) By amending 5(a) ii (4) to replace "the individual or their family (if the individual is passed)" with "the individual's family".
THAT Council waive the postponement of the Notice of Motion respecting the naming of Ernhill Park to allow the motion to be considered at the meeting of today, September 2, 2025.
WHEREAS on December 5, 2022, Council considered a recommendation to name the Kettle Creek Linear Park and Playground after former Councillor Winnie Sifert in recognition of her long service to the City of Langford. AND WHEREAS Council determined that any decision regarding the naming of this park should be deferred until after the adoption of an amended or new park naming policy and that adoption has now occurred. AND WHEREAS a more suitable park has been identified to be named given its proximity to Winnie Sifert's neighbourhood, NOW THEREFORE, I move that Council rename Ernhill Park to "Winnie Sifert Park" and direct staff to work with former Councillor Sifert's family on a formal naming ceremony to be held prior to December 15, 2025.
Documents (2)
Staff propose repealing the existing Park Naming Policy (POL-0120) and Policy for Naming Trail Sections (POL-0121) and replacing them with POL-0183-PARK to introduce Indigenous engagement, public consultation options, and updated naming guidelines.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Part 1 of 2
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Page 23–28Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Part 2 of 2
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Page 23–28Collection of current and proposed parks naming policy documents: current POL-0120 (park naming), POL-0121 (naming trail sections), and the proposed POL-0183-PARK (detailed proposed replacement).
Appendices: Park Naming Policies (Appendix A, B & C)
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Page 29–34DISTRICT OF LANGFORD — Policy No. 6440-20
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Page 29–34DISTRICT OF LANGFORD — POLICY NO. St80*00
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Page 29–34PARKS NAMING POLICY — Council Policy: POL-0183-PARK
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Page 29–34Summary
Council adopted POL-0182-PARK with an amendment to allow staff to evaluate and suggest alternative locations if a requested park location for an amenity is unsuitable.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the City of Langford "Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy" (POL-0182-PARK) with the following amendments: a. If individuals or groups request a specific location or park for sponsoring a bench or other amenities, the City will evaluate the request to assess its suitability. If the proposed location is deemed unsuitable, City staff will provide alternative location options for benches and amenities.
Documents (2)
Staff propose a Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy (POL-0182-PARK) to formalize bench sponsorships, bench donations, and specialized amenity donations, set terms and guidelines, and clarify tax receipt practices.
Staff Report: Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy
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Page 35–39Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 35–39Full text of the proposed Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy (POL-0182-PARK) detailing program types, procedures, general guidelines, donation conditions, and renewal processes.
Appendix: Park Amenity Sponsorship and Donation Policy (POL-0182-PARK)
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Page 40–431) PURPOSE
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Page 40–432) BACKGROUND
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Page 40–433) PROGRAMS
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Page 40–434) PARK BENCH SPONSORSHIP
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Page 40–435) PARK BENCH DONATIONS
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Page 40–436) SPECIALIZED PARK AMENITY DONATIONS
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Page 40–437) GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Page 40–438) DONATION CONDITIONS
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Page 40–43Summary
Council adopted the Heart of the City Policy (POL-0184-ADMIN) as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the City of Langford "Heart of the City Policy" (POL-0184-ADMIN) as presented.
Documents (1)
Staff present a proposed 'Heart of the City' policy (POL-0184-ADMIN) to establish a formal process for conferring a civic honour (akin to 'freedom of the municipality') on distinguished individuals or units, with options and potential budget implications.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 44–46EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 44–46BACKGROUND
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Page 44–46COMMENTARY
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Page 44–46FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 44–46LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 44–46STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 44–46OPTIONS
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Page 44–46SUBMITTED BY
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Page 44–46Summary
A notice of motion was presented regarding the renaming of Ernhill Park to "Winnie Sifert Park" contingent on park naming policy adoption (later acted upon under Committee Resolutions).
Summary
Notices of intent were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council issued Development Variance Permit DVP25-0002 to reduce off-street parking requirements for specified units at 834 McCallum Road subject to conditions.
Location
834 McCallum Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-0002 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to PC Urban (830 McCallum Road) Holdings Corp. to reduce the required amount of off-street parking for units 101, 113, 123 of 834 McCallum Road subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Variances The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act; a) That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the off-street parking requirement for contractor services at units 101- 834 McCallum Road and 113 — 834 McCallum Road from the required 1 parking space per 45m2 of gross floor area to 1 parking space per 82m2 of gross floor area; and b) That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the off-street parking requirement for a commissary kitchen at unit 123 — 834 McCallum Road from the required 1 parking space per 30m2 of gross floor area to 1 parking space per 119m2 of gross floor area.
Documents (1)
Development Variance Permit application DVP25-0002 for 834 McCallum Road proposing reductions to off-street parking requirements for specified units within the development.
HEART OF THE CITY POLICY
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Page 47–50CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 47–50Notice of Intent
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Page 47–50Summary
Staff reports were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council endorsed the Climate Action Plan RFP scope with an amendment to include green infrastructure.
Motions (1)
THAT Council endorse the Climate Action Plan RFP Scope of Work with the following modifications: a. That item 2 of the general scope of work as set out in the September 2nd, 2025, staff report to Council be amended by adding the words "including green infrastructure" following "City infrastructure".
Documents (1)
Report regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City’s Climate Action Plan, outlining procurement approach and recommended contract scope to update/advance the City's climate strategy.
Staff Report: Climate Action Plan – Request for Proposal - Part 1 of 2
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Page 51–55Staff Report: Climate Action Plan – Request for Proposal - Part 2 of 2
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Page 51–55Summary
Council authorized staff to submit a UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund application for design and construction of a new Arts, Culture and Community Centre and committed the City to grant management and funding any cost overruns.
Location
1100 Jenkins Avenue
3020 Glen Lake Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to submit a grant application to UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund Capital Stream for the Council supported project for the design and construction of a new Arts, Culture and Community Centre at 1100 Jenkins Avenue/3020 Glen Lake Road and that Council commits the City to providing overall grant management, and that the City will be responsible for funding any cost overruns.
Documents (1)
Report recommending the City apply to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for grant funding to support identified capital or strategic projects.
Staff Report: UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Grant Application for West Shore Parks and Recreation Art Studio Replacement Project
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Page 56–58EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 56–58BACKGROUND
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Page 56–58PROJECT RATIONALE / ELIGIBILITY AND SCORING
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Page 56–58FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 56–58LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 56–58STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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Page 56–58OPTIONS
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Page 56–58SUBMITTED BY
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Page 56–58CONCURRENCE
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Page 56–58Summary
Bylaws for adoption were considered (see subitems).
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2247 (Servicing Officer Designation).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2247, 2025".
Documents (1)
Text and adoption record for Bylaw No. 2247 (City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw, 2025) presented for adoption.
Bylaw: City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2247, 2025
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Page 59Summary
Council moved to a closed meeting pursuant to s.90(1)(a) of the Community Charter to consider personal information about an identifiable individual.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 8:54 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (a) 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.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:06 pm.