MeetingsMon, Mar 2, 20261h 40m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Gave first, second and third readings to Sewer Utility Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 2276).
- Gave first, second and third readings to rezoning at Peatt/Sunderland to CCP (Bylaw 2146); Szpak opposed.
- Gave first, second and third readings to Responsibility Bylaw, banning feeding dangerous wildlife (Bylaw 2239); Yacucha opposed.
- Gave first, second and third readings to The Langford Station regulations and fees (Bylaw 2265).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Received the 2025 West Shore RCMP annual report.
8 · Committee Resolutions
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to opt out of notification for Loghouse Pub patio at 2323 Millstream Road.
8 · Committee Resolutions
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to Langford Station bylaw.
8 · Committee Resolutions
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to animal bylaw adding deer, and to amending bylaw.
8 · Committee Resolutions
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to zoning amendment for Peatt and Sunderland Roads.
9.1 · Bylaw NO. 2146 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (2614, 2616, 2618, 2622, 2626 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625 and 2629 Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 3–1Opposed: SzpakMoved by Wagner, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to animal responsibility and amending bylaws, adding deer.
9.2 · Bylaw NOS. 2239 & 2212 "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026" AND "Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 3–1Opposed: YacuchaMoved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to amendment allowing extra suites at 1234 Goldstream Avenue.
9.3 · Bylaw NO. 2248 "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 750 (1234 Goldstream Avenue, RT1 Text Amendment), Bylaw No. 2248, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 3–1Opposed: HarderMoved by Wagner, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to zoning amendment allowing subdivision at 1029 Marwood Avenue.
9.4 · Bylaw NO. 2250 "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 754 (1029 Marwood Avenue), Bylaw No. 2250, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 4–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to Langford Station bylaw updating regulations and fees.
9.5 · Bylaw NO. 2265 "The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to sewer utility amendment, freezing rates for 2026.
9.6 · Bylaw NO. 2276 "Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 2276, 2026" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 4–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
17 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Corporate Officer called the meeting to order.
Motions (1)
Call the meeting to order.
Summary
The City's territorial acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read by the Corporate Officer.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on agenda items (notably concerns about the Peatt/Sunderland rezoning application).
Who spoke (3)
- Vern True (Sunderland Road)Opposes · Orphan-lot rezoning
Opposes rezoning, citing failed projects, reduced property value, and loss of privacy and sunlight. - L. MarchConcerned · Project density and traffic
Questions the project’s 22-story height and density, and asks whether traffic impacts on Pete and Sunderland roads were studied. - A. DanetConcerned · Orphan-lot development
Requests disclosure of city-developer communications and enforceable maintenance and safety measures amid trash, drugs, and deteriorating neighborhood conditions.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Location
2626 Sunderland Road
2614 Peatt Road
810 Arncote Avenue
Debate
Three members of the public spoke in opposition to the Peatt Road / Sunderland Road rezoning application citing concerns about density, traffic, maintenance of neighbouring lots, privacy loss from the proposed park atop the parkade, and potential blighted/derelict properties if the project fails to proceed.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda recommendations (adopted minutes and received draft minutes).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Council considered and adopted the Community Advisory Committee recommendations (RCMP report; liquor licence opt-out; Langford Station bylaw for readings; animal control bylaw amendments).
Location
2323 Millstream Road
Debate
Committee resolutions were carried; the animal control amendment generated substantive discussion about enforcement implications of adding 'deer' and the province's role; the Langford Station and liquor licensing opt-out were broadly supported.
Motions (4)
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.
THAT the Council receive the 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report for information.
THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to 'The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026'.
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 THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to City of Langford "Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026".
Documents (1)
The 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report summarizing policing activity, resources, statistics, unit descriptions, and community engagement across the West Shore detachment.
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
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Page 18–63Message from the Officer in Charge
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Page 18–63WEST SHORE RCMP
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Page 18–63Integrated Units
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Page 18–63Annual Policing Priorities (APP)
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Page 18–63Calls for Service
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Page 18–63FRONTLINE POLICING
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Page 18–63BODY WORN CAMERAS
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Page 18–63FRONTLINE SUPPORT UNITS
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Page 18–63TRAFFIC UNIT
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Page 18–63COLLISIONS
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Page 18–63MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
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Page 18–63MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
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Page 18–63INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
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Page 18–63PROPERTY OFFENCES
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Page 18–63CRIME REDUCTION UNIT (CRU)
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Page 18–63CYBER CRIME & FRAUD
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Page 18–63DRUGS AND ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT (DOCU) & OTHER CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
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Page 18–63INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES DISCLOSURE & ENHANCED DIGITAL FORENSIC TRIAGE
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Page 18–63COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Page 18–63WEST SHORE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
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Page 18–63CHARITABLE EFFORTS
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Page 18–63MEDIA UNIT
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Page 18–63STATS & FACTS — SOURCES & METHODOLOGY
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Page 18–63Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the zoning amendment for properties on Peatt and Sunderland Roads.
Location
2614 Peatt Road
2616 Peatt Road
2618 Peatt Road
2622 Peatt Road
2626 Peatt Road
2622 Sunderland Road
2625 Sunderland Road
2629 Sunderland Road
Debate
Extensive debate: public participants objected citing density, privacy and maintenance concerns; staff explained traffic impact assessment and enforcement mechanisms (maintenance plan via s.219 covenant); councillors gave mixed views — majority supported the bylaw as aligned with the OCP and with conditions to mitigate impacts; Councillor Szpak opposed.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (2614, 2616, 2618, 2622, 2626 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625 and 2629 Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2026' first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2146 (Amendment No. 707) to the Langford Zoning Bylaw relating to properties on Peatt Road and Sunderland Road; listed for first, second and third readings.
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (Peatt Road & Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2026
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Page 148–152A. Amendments to Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999
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Page 148–152B. Citation and Readings
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Page 148–152Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the Animal Responsibility Bylaw (2239) and the Amending Bylaw (2212); committee amendment added 'and deer' after 'Dangerous Wildlife'.
Debate
Staff explained provincial overlap: province already criminalizes feeding ungulates (deer) within 200m of dwellings; councillors debated local enforcement capacity and whether adding 'deer' will create additional staff burden. Council carried readings, with Councillor K. Yacucha recorded as opposed at the bylaw reading in the minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026', first, second and third readings; AND THAT Council give 'Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026', first, second and third readings.
Documents (2)
Committee report on proposed 'Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026' and 'Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026', including recommended amendment to add 'and deer' to the feeding prohibition.
Bylaw Nos. 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control (Community Advisory report)
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Page 104–147Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Part 1 of 2
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Page 104–147Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee - Part 2 of 2
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Page 104–147Attachment 1 – Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law No. 1465 (CRD), 1986 (consolidated to November 1st, 2010) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 104–147Attachment 1 – Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law No. 1465 (CRD), 1986 (consolidated to November 1st, 2010) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 104–147Attachment 2 — City of Langford: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 1 of 4
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Page 104–147Attachment 2 — City of Langford: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 2 of 4
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Page 104–147Attachment 2 — City of Langford: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 3 of 4
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Page 104–147Attachment 2 — City of Langford: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 4 of 4
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Page 104–147Attachment 3 — City of Langford Bylaw No. 2212 (Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 104–147Attachment 3 — City of Langford Bylaw No. 2212 (Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 104–147Bylaws revising animal responsibility and miscellaneous animal control matters; presented for first, second and third readings.
City of Langford
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Page 153–175Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026
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Page 153–175Definitions - Part 1 of 2
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Page 153–175Definitions - Part 2 of 2
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Page 153–175Part 1 – Dog Licence and Animal Identification
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Page 153–175Part 2 – Kennels, Care and Control of Animals
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Page 153–175Part 3 – Aggressive Dogs and Dangerous Dogs
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Page 153–175Part 4 – Feeding or attracting Dangerous Wildlife
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Page 153–175Part 5 – Seizure, Impoundment, and Enforcement
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Page 153–175Schedule “A”
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Page 153–175Schedule “B” (Impounding Fees)
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Page 153–175CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 153–175BYLAW NO. 2212
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Page 153–175SCHEDULE 8 — BYLAW NO. 2212
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Page 153–175Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice
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Page 153–175Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to a text amendment for 1234 Goldstream Avenue to allow additional rental suites.
Location
1234 Goldstream Avenue
Debate
Council discussed neighbourhood impacts and parking; Councillor Harder opposed the readings citing neighbourhood concerns; others supported the modest additional rental units as improving housing options.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 750 (1234 Goldstream Avenue, RT1 Text Amendment), Bylaw No. 2248, 2026' first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Zoning bylaw amendment (Amendment No. 750) related to 1234 Goldstream Avenue (RT1 text amendment) presented for readings.
Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 750 (1234 Goldstream Avenue) Bylaw No. 2248, 2026
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Page 176A. Amendments to Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999
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Page 176B. Citation
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Page 176Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the Marwood Avenue zoning amendment to permit subdivision / additional units.
Location
1029 Marwood Avenue
Debate
Council supported the application as a thoughtful, context-appropriate increase in housing supply for the neighbourhood.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 754 (1029 Marwood Avenue), Bylaw No. 2250, 2026' first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave readings to update regulations, permitting and fee models for the Langford Station cultural district.
Location
Station Avenue / Langford Station area
Debate
Council and staff discussed fee structure and keeping rates stable for vendor viability; generally supported to encourage Indigenous and maker participation.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026' first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Formal bylaw text for 'The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026' presented for first, second and third readings.
The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026
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Page 180–197Part 1 – Regulations
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Page 180–197Part 2 – Permits, Organized Events, and Occupancy Licences
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Page 180–197Part 3 – Administration
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Page 180–197Schedule “A”
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Page 180–197Schedule “B”
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Page 180–197SCHEDULE 25 — BYLAW NO. 2265
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Page 180–197The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026 — Bylaw Notice Schedule (Schedule A)
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Page 180–197Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to amend the Sewer Utility Bylaw and froze rates for 2026 while longer-term modelling is completed.
Debate
Staff explained ongoing modelling with the sewer utility contractor; Council supported freezing 2026 rates pending completion of the financial model.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give "Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 2276, 2026" first, second and third reading.
Documents (1)
Amendment No. 9 to the Sewer Utility Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2276, 2026) with attached background report; presented for readings.
Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 9 - Bylaw No. 2276, 2026 (background report attached)
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Page 198–202EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 198–202COMMENTARY
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Page 198–202FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 198–202LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 198–202OPTIONS
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Page 198–202SUBMITTED BY
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Page 198–202CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 198–202SCHEDULE B
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Page 198–202Summary
Council gave readings to the annual revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw (standard housekeeping; not expected to be used).
Debate
Routine housekeeping; Council noted the City historically does not draw on this authority and does not expect to need it this year.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give 'Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026' first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026, presented for first, second and third readings, with background report attached.
Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026 (background report attached)
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Page 203Staff Report to Council
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Page 203Summary
Council moved into a closed meeting pursuant to solicitor–client privilege and litigation matters.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 8:39 pm to the public pursuant to section 90(1) (i) and (g) of the Community Charter to consider: • the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; • litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 9:02 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT the Council Meeting adjourn at 9:02 pm.