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MeetingsWed, Feb 25, 20261h 16m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Directed staff to recommend giving first, second and third readings of Langford Station bylaw (Bylaw 2265).
  • Directed staff to recommend readings 1–3 for Animal Responsibility bylaw; feeding ban adds deer (Foxall opposed).
  • Directed staff to opt out of public notification for The Loghouse Pub patio at 2323 Millstream Road.
  • Directed staff to receive the 2025 West Shore RCMP annual report for information (West Shore RCMP).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

4 decisions1 with opposition
  • Recommended opting out of public notification for The Loghouse Pub at 2323 Millstream Road.

    6.2 · Application for an Extended Area of Operation for a Liquor Primary Licence for the Loghouse Pub Located at 2323 Millstream Road.

    Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Johnson
  • Recommended giving first, second and third readings to the Langford Station bylaw.

    6.3 · Bylaw No. 2265 - The Langford Station

    Vote 8–0Moved by Johnson, seconded by Foxall
  • Recommended giving first, second and third readings to Animal Responsibility and Amending bylaws including deer.

    6.4 · Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw

    Vote 7–1Opposed: FoxallMoved by Plomp, seconded by Harder
  • Added deer to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.

    6.4 · Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw

    Vote 8–0Moved by Johnson, seconded by Plomp

Agenda

10 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

CallOpening

Summary

A member read the City of Langford territorial acknowledgement.

Acknowledgement

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Meeting conduct rules and participation instructions were read by the meeting moderator.

ProcedureParticipation

Summary

Committee approved the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedural

Summary

The minutes of the January 27, 2026 Community Advisory Committee meeting were adopted as circulated.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held January 27, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

MinutesProcedural
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Section 6

Summary

The Committee received the 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report for information and engaged with the new Superintendent on priorities such as property crime, mental health response, traffic safety and cybercrime.

Debate

Superintendent Gillespie presented the report and answered committee questions about interpreting crime statistics (crime severity index vs raw counts), staffing and recruitment, traffic enforcement staffing levels, property crime trends, cybercrime unit early successes, and restorative justice referrals. The committee commended the report and asked for follow-up on staffing and traffic enforcement capacity.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

THAT the Community Advisory Committee receive the 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report for information.

Documents (1)

Comprehensive annual report from West Shore RCMP summarizing 2025 operational statistics, priorities, unit activities, community engagement, and policing resources across the West Shore jurisdiction.

Total calls for service (2025): 26,271 (average 72 calls/day)Population served (estimate): ~107,872 across Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, Highlands, Songhees and Esquimalt NationsSworn officers and staff: 124 sworn officers, 42 full-time municipal employeesKey metrics: 24,959 minutes of statements transcribed; 11,275 front counter contacts; 719 reports submitted to Crown Counsel; busiest month AugustMajor topics: Annual Policing Priorities, Frontline policing, Body-worn cameras rollout, Mental Health Unit stats (2022 mental-health-related calls), Traffic Unit collision stats (1,072 collisions, six fatal collisions in 2025)
2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report

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2025 By the Numbers

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Message from the Officer in Charge

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West Shore RCMP

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2025 Resources in the West Shore

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Calls for Service

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Community Engagement

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Sources & Methodology

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RCMPAnnual ReportPublic SafetyCrime StatisticsTraffic

Summary

The Committee recommended Council opt out of municipal public notification for the Loghouse Pub's application to extend an existing Liquor Primary Licence to add a patio at 2323 Millstream Road.

Location

2323 Millstream Road

Debate

Committee asked whether nearby residences would be included under a public notification radius and heard staff confirm homes behind the parking lot would be notified if the city opted in; majority supported opting out because the use is existing and past temporary patio had no complaints.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to inform the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Langford will opt out of the public notification for the application to extend the area of operation for an existing Liquor Primary Licence for The Loghouse Pub located at 2323 Millstream Road.

Documents (2)

Staff report regarding a referral from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for The Loghouse Pub's application to extend its Liquor Primary Licence to include a new seasonal dog-friendly patio; presents options to opt in (municipal notification) or opt out.

Subject property: The Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream RoadProposed patio operation: seasonal May 1 to September 30; approx. six picnic tables on lawn inside a picket fence (dog-friendly)Background: a temporary patio previously authorized in 2021 during pandemic reliefDepartments consulted: Bylaw and Fire have no concerns; Bylaw noted no complaints in 2021Options/decision requested: Option 1 - Council opt out of municipal notification; Option 2 - Council opt in and notify property owners within 30 m
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee

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Architectural/site plan showing interior seating, existing patios and the proposed expanded patio area (with dog-friendly notation) and seating capacities.

Shows pub interior capacity: 217 patrons (as labelled on plan)Patio I: 70 patrons (taken from inside)Patio 3 expanded area indicated for 24 patrons with dogs; another patio listing 48 patronsProject address: 2323 Millstream Road (on drawing)
LOGHOUSE PUB LIQUOR LICENSE PLAN

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Site / Layout Notes and Labels (as they appear on the drawing)

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Seating / Occupancy Labels (as shown)

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Dimensions and Measurements (as shown)

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Additional Labels and Annotations (as they appear)

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Liquor LicensingPatioPublic Notification

Summary

The Committee recommended Council consider giving first, second and third readings to The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026 (repeal and replace/updates to regulate activities at the Langford Station).

Debate

Committee members praised the Station as a successful public-space activation, asked about enforcement overlap with Streets & Traffic bylaws and about small vendor units and Indigenous participation; staff described the Station as city-controlled property (E&N corridor) where streets/traffic bylaw does not apply and confirmed active vendor interest.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council consider giving first, second and third reading to 'The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026'.

Documents (5)

Staff recommendation to repeal the prior Langford Station bylaws and adopt a new bylaw (No. 2265) to update regulations, clarify permit and licence requirements, revise fees, introduce Indigenous vendor opportunities, and create enforcement/fines.

Recommendation: Council consider giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026Rationale: revise regulations for activities at the Station, introduce General Use Permits, Indigenous Vendor Permits (no fee), Occupancy Licences, Organized Event AgreementsFee policy change: stop automatic CPI indexed increases; fees to be amended by bylawAuthority: site leased from Island Corridor Foundation (30-year lease); City may enter occupancy licences under lease section 6
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee

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BACKGROUND:

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Existing regulatory bylaw (No. 2033, 2022) that established rules for The Langford Station as a public place, including prohibited activities, permits, and enforcement provisions.

Citation: The Langford Station Regulatory Bylaw No. 2033, 2022Adopted: April 19, 2022 (read 1st-3rd April 4, 2022)Prohibitions include: consumption of liquor except approved events, discharge of weapons/fireworks, camping overnight, unauthorized events, unpermitted vending, bicycles/skateboards prohibited (with exceptions for mobility aids)Defines Posted Notice, Permit, and Manager roles for administration
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2033 - Part 1 of 2

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CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2033 - Part 2 of 2

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Appendix A

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Appendix B

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A short consolidated list indicating which amendments have been applied to the Langford Station bylaws for convenience.

Consolidated to: Amendment No. 1, 2023 (Bylaw 2119) adopted March 6, 2023Amendment No. 2, 2024 (Bylaw 2187) adopted December 16, 2024
List of Amendments

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Existing fees and charges bylaw for Station Avenue (Langford Station) that sets rates for food trucks, incubator units and artist studios; includes schedule of seasonal daily and monthly fees.

Food Truck Vendor fees (as of May 1, 2022): Peak (June 1 - Sep 30) monthly $650.00; daily Mon-Thu $35, Fri-Sun $50Winter monthly fee (Oct 1 - May 31) $300; daily Mon-Thu $20, Fri-Sun $25Business incubator monthly fees (40' $1,000; 20' $600; 10' $300) and artist studio 10' monthly $175 (effective May 1, 2024)Damage deposit amounts: $300 (food trucks monthly/yearly), $500 (units)
CITY OF LANGFORD

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BYLAW NO. 2010

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A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES FOR STATION AVENUE

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Schedule A

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Proposed replacement bylaw (No. 2265) to regulate The Langford Station, including definitions, prohibited activities, permit and occupancy licence frameworks, manager authorities, fees, and enforcement mechanisms (bylaw notices and municipal ticket schedule).

Citation: The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026 (proposed)New permit types: General Use Permit ($50; Not-for-profit and artists: no fee), Indigenous Vendor Permit (no fee)Occupancy licences: Food Truck Vendors, Retail Vendors, Incubator Artist Studios; Food truck monthly summer fee $600.00 (monthly June-Sep)Organized Event fee: $100 (Not-for-profit reduced $50)Fines: schedule of bylaw offence fines added (examples: Organize event without permit $300; Damage property $300; Animal without leash $150; Park in accessible stall without permit $200)Repeals previous bylaws No. 2033 and Station Avenue Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2010
City of Langford

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The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026

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Part 1 – Regulations

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Part 2 – Permits, Organized Events, and Occupancy Licences

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Part 3 – Administration

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Schedule “A”

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Schedule “B”

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Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice

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BylawLangford StationPublic SpaceEconomic Development

Summary

The Committee recommended Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the new Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239 and the Amending Bylaw No. 2212; the committee adopted an amendment to add 'or deer' to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.

Debate

Committee debated scope, enforcement and public engagement; a motion to postpone died for lack of seconder; an amendment (add 'or deer' to the Dangerous Wildlife feeding prohibition) was moved and carried; the main motion (readings for both bylaws) carried with one recorded opposed (Committee Member Foxall). Committee asked about enforcement (CRD contract) and regional alignment.

Motions (3)

PassedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the main motion be amended by adding 'or deer' following 'Dangerous Wildlife' under Part 4, Section 20 (2) to read: 20 (2) 'A Person must not feed any Dangerous Wildlife or deer, or provide Dangerous Wildlife or deer access to food or any other edible substance.'

WithdrawnMoved by C. Foxall

THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council postpone Item 6.4 'Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw' for two meetings with consideration to resume at the April 28, 2026 Community Advisory Committee Meeting.

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend: 1. THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to City of Langford "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026" with the addition of "and deer" following "Dangerous Wildlife" under Part 4, Section 20 (2) to read: 20 (2)"A Person must not feed any Dangerous Wildlife or deer, or provide Dangerous Wildlife or deer access to food or any other edible substance." and 2. THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to City of Langford "Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026".

Documents (6)

Staff report presenting the proposed Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 to replace the out-of-date Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law (1986/CRD), modernizing standards of care, kennel licencing, and introducing dangerous/aggressive dog regimes and updated fees.

Recommendation: Council consider giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026Key updates: standards of care, tethering rules, dangerous and aggressive dog designations, prohibiting feeding/attracting dangerous wildlife, kennel licence requirementsProposed licence fee changes: Unsterilized dog $60; Neutered/spayed $40; Dangerous dog $200; Aggressive dog $100; Kennel licence $200Animal control services to continue to be delivered by CRD; CRD to retain linked revenues under current contract
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The current Capital Regional District 'Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law No. 1465, 1986' (consolidated) that Langford has been operating under; includes definitions, kennel and licensing rules, impoundment processes and schedules.

Original bylaw adoption years: 1986 with later amendments notedDog licence fees (historical): Female dog (not spayed) $25; spayed $15; male not neutered $25; neutered $15 (Schedule A)Impoundment and maintenance fees detailed for animals in Schedule B (e.g., first dog impound $35, sustenance $9/day historically)Prohibitions included for beaches, playgrounds, sports facilities, and owner responsibilities
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DEFINITIONS

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LICENCING DOGS

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ESTABLISHMENT OF POUND

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IMPOUNDING ANIMALS

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NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING

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Proposed City of Langford Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026, replacing the old CRD bylaw and establishing modernized definitions, dog licensing/identification rules, kennel licensing, standards of care, tethering/transport rules, aggressive/dangerous dog designation protocols, and enforcement powers.

Citation: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 (proposed)Dog licence rules: licences required within 30 days of residency; exemptions for Guide, Service and police dogs; neuter/spay fee exemptionsDangerous dog requirements: muzzle & leash in public, warning signs at property entry, confinement requirements, permanent ID, Dangerous Dog licence required; Animal Control Officers get Community Charter powers re: Dangerous DogsAggressive dog provisions: designation for dogs that show aggressive behaviour or cause minor injury; licence required; potential removal of designation after one year subject to conditionsImpoundment: Poundkeeper/Pound procedures, 96-hour holding period, costs recoverable from owner
City of Langford

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Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 1 of 2

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Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 2 of 2

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Part 1 – Dog Licence and Animal Identification

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Part 3 – Aggressive Dogs and Dangerous Dogs

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Part 4 – Feeding or attracting Dangerous Wildlife

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Part 5- Seizure, Impoundment, and Enforcement

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Schedules for the proposed Animal Responsibility Bylaw listing dog licence fee amounts and impounding/maintenance fees for animals.

Schedule A (dog licence fees): Female/Male not spayed/neutered $60; Spayed/Neutered $40; Aggressive dog $100; Dangerous dog $200; Kennel licence $200; late application penalty $20Schedule B (impounding fees): Dog first impound $75; second $100; third $150; maintenance/sustenance $25/day; cat impound $25, maintenance $15/dayVeterinary and special equipment costs recovered at cost
City of Langford – Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026

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Amending bylaw to update related City bylaws and enforcement schedules to reference and implement the new Animal Responsibility Bylaw (No. 2239), add service dog references, and permit CRD screening officers for dispute administration.

Updates: Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34 (replace CRD bylaw reference with Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239), Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980 amended to add CRD screening officers for animal mattersAmends Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw No. 177 to include 'service dogs' consistent with Guide Dog and Service Dog ActCitation: Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026
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Detailed schedule of bylaw contraventions, discounted penalties, full penalties and late penalties for offences under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw and corresponding enforcement schedules for bylaw notices and MTI fines.

Schedule 8 / Schedule A lists specific contraventions and fines (examples): No dog licence — Penalty $200 (discounted $150), Dog at large $200 (discounted $150), Dangerous dog at large $500 (no discount), Obstruct officer or poundkeeper $500Indicates which offences are eligible for compliance agreements and discounted penaltiesProvides the consolidated enforcement fee table to be applied by Bylaw Enforcement Officers
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Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice

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BylawAnimal ControlDangerous DogsWildlifeLicensing

Summary

The Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:17 pm.

Adjournment