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Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 17, 2025
Council minutes for the City of Langford meeting held November 17, 2025, recording attendance, public participation, committee resolutions, reports, bylaws, and motions. Key actions include directions to staff on multiple Temporary Use Permits and a Development Variance Permit referral, a remedial action order for 2710 Strathmore Road, and readings of two bylaws.
Key facts
- Meeting date: November 17, 2025; called to order at 7:03 pm; adjourned at 8:47 pm
- Attendees: Mayor S. Goodmanson; Councillors K. Guiry (remote), C. Harder, M. Morley, L. Szpak, M. Wagner, K. Yacucha; plus senior staff (CAO D. Kiedyk, etc.)
- Consent agenda: Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 3, 2025 adopted; draft SDAC minutes (Nov 10, 2025) received
- Temporary Use Permit (TUP) referrals directed for: Unit 116 - 832 McCallum Road (bakery); 933 Tayberry Terrace (personal service home occupation); Unit #101 - 945 Reunion Avenue (non-medical cannabis retail at Belmont Market)
- Development Variance Permit referral: DVP25-0001 for 932 Rowils Crescent with variances to panhandle lot and reduced setbacks, subject to conditions (e.g., SPEA, covenants, specific interior setbacks)
Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 17, 2025
Date & Time: November 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
PRESENT
- Mayor S. Goodmanson
- Councillor K. Guiry - Remote
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor M. Morley
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Councillor K. Yacucha
ATTENDING
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
- M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
- L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning & Development
- K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
- C. Aubrey, Fire Chief
- L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
- C. Staniforth, Manager of Budgets & Revenue
- T. Booth, GIS Lead
- B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator
Meeting available by teleconference.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councillor Szpak 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: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
B. DiGirolamo, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.2
The speaker expressed concern regarding the structure. The speaker expressed concern regarding pest control. The speaker expressed concern regarding the length of time of the process. The speaker expressed concern regarding support from police and fire services in the community. The speaker expressed concern regarding maintenance of the property after the building is demolished.S. Rossander, Langford Resident - re: Item 10.1; re: Item 9.1
The speaker inquired why the proposed bylaw doesn't cover all city-owned recreational facilities. The speaker expressed concern regarding unanswered emails from the Mayor and staff.R. Fraser, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1.4
The speaker expressed concern regarding the development permit process. The speaker expressed concern regarding drainage issues with the property. The speaker expressed concern regarding drainage issues with the street. The speaker expressed support for the permit.D. Burton, Langford Resident
The speaker expressed concern regarding the process of being informed of street changes. The speaker was advised that as this was not in relation to an item appearing on the agenda, they may reach out to staff to discuss their concerns.W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1
The speaker expressed concern regarding the Freedom of Information process. The speaker requested that information be provided publicly. The speaker expressed concern regarding the length of time that is provided during public participation and requested a town hall meeting. The speaker expressed concern regarding unanswered emails.L. Foxall, Langford Resident - re: Item 10.2; re: Item 9.1
The speaker expressed that they are not in support of the road closure. The speaker expressed concern regarding traffic in the area. The speaker expressed concern regarding the cost of the RCMP building expansion. The speaker expressed that all modes of transportation need to be supported, including cars. The speaker requested more support for local youth sports.B. DiGirolamo, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.1
The speaker requested that pest control be a part of Council's Strategic Plan. The speaker expressed concern with the process of removing abandoned houses.L. Plomp, Langford Resident - re: Item 10.2
The speaker asked for clarification regarding a cul-de-sac or turn around in the area of the road closure.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
- Minutes of the Council Meeting - November 3, 2025 (ADOPT)
- Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - November 10, 2025 (RECEIVE)
Motion CARRIED.
7. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None were removed.
8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
8.1 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - November 10, 2025
8.1.1 Application for a Temporary Use Permit to allow a Bakery at 116-832 McCallum Road
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council:
- Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow a Bakery within Unit 116 at 832 McCallum Road, subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. That the Temporary Use Permit be issued for a period of three years;
b. That the operator of the business obtain approval from the Building Department for Tenant Improvements;
c. That the operator of the business obtain a Business License from the City;
d. That the Temporary Use Permit may not be renewed if off-street parking becomes a problem due to the bakery use. - Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit the following:
That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the off-street parking requirement for a bakery at Unit 116-832 McCallum Road from the required 1 per 20m2 of gross floor area to 1 per 45m2 of gross floor area, subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. That the variance is no longer valid upon expiry of the TUP and any renewal that may be granted.
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.2 Application for a Temporary Use Permit to allow a Personal Service Home Occupation at 933 Tayberry Terrace
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council:
- Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to Hayan Lee to operate a personal service home business from the applicant's home located at 933 Tayberry Terr. (Lot 4, Section 86, Metchosin District, Plan EPP28579, PID 028-726-260), subject to the following terms and conditions:
a) That the Temporary Use Permit is issued for a period of three years from time of issuance;
b) That the operator of the business obtains a Business Licence from the City of Langford;
c) That the home remains the primary residence of the applicant for the duration of the TUP; - Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-0005 for 933 Tayberry Terrace with the following variance:
That Table 1 of Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the off-street parking requirement for a one-family dwelling at 933 Tayberry Terrace from the required two stalls to one stall, subject to the following terms and conditions: i. That the variance is no longer valid upon expiry of the TUP and any renewal that may be granted.
ii. That the garage must be used for the primary residence parking stall and the driveway left available for the client during the hours the business is in operation.
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.3 Application for a Temporary Use Permit to allow for a Non-medical Cannabis Retail Store at #101-945 Reunion Avenue
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow The Original Farm Langford Ltd. to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at Unit #101-945 Reunion Avenue (Belmont Market).
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.4 Development Variance Permit - 932 Rowils Crescent (DVP25-0001)
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council:
- Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-0001 for 932 Rowils Crescent with the following variances:
a. That Section 6.22.02(4) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to permit a panhandle lot in the R2 Zone;
b. That Section 6.22.07(1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 3.0 m to 1.50 m for both proposed dwellings; and
c. That Section 6.22.07(1)(b) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from the required 3.0 m to 1.51 m for both proposed dwellings.
Subject to the following terms and conditions:
i. That the site is developed in substantial compliance with the site plan attached to this report, including:
a. That a northern interior lot line setback of at least 7.5 m is provided for both proposed lots, subject to confirmation of the SPEA by a Qualified Environmental Professional;
b. That a southern interior lot line setback of at least 5.0 m is provided for proposed lot A/B; and
c. That a southern interior lot line setback of at least 9.7 m is provided for proposed lot C/D.
ii. That a Section 219 Covenant limiting the density of development on each lot to a maximum of two dwelling units is registered, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services prior to Subdivision Approval.
Motion CARRIED.
9. REPORTS
9.1 Strategic Plan Information Update
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT the Strategic Plan Information Update report be received for information.
Motion CARRIED.
9.2 Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 2710 Strathmore Road
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council declares the property having civic address of 2710 Strathmore Road, Langford BC (the "Property") and legally described as LOT 1, SECTION 5, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN EPP142050 to be a nuisance pursuant to Section 74(1) and Section 74(2) of the Community Charter, due to the continued presence of vacant and unsecured buildings that are to be considered so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community;
AND
THAT Council impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel;
AND
THAT Council direct staff that if such remedial action is not completed by the Property Owner within 60 days of Council's Remedial Action Order being served on the Property Owner, the City, by its staff, contractors and agents, will enter the Property to complete the required work at the Owner's expense pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter.
Motion CARRIED.
10. BYLAWS
10.1 BYLAW NO. 2182 (Background report attached)
"City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2182, 2025". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council give first, second, and third reading to City Centre Park Fees and Charges By-law No. 1203, Amendment #2 Bylaw No. 2182, 2025 as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
10.2 BYLAW NO. 2258 (Background report attached)
"Road Closure Bylaw No. 2258 (a portion of Hockley Avenue), 2025". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT Council give 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2258, 2025 (848 Hockley Avenue);
AND
THAT Council instruct staff to proceed with the notification process.
Motion CARRIED.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm.
Motion CARRIED.