MeetingsMon, Mar 16, 20263h 13m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026 authorizing borrowing up to $20,000,000 (Bylaw 2277).
- Directed staff to write Premier and ministers requesting pause on Langford's Housing Target Order until funds reinstated.
- Directed staff to pay Tri-Way Neighbourhood Association ~$28,000 reimbursement for legal fees from Council contingency (Tri-Way).
- Resolved to amend the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy by deleting section 1(j) referencing the reserve fund.
- Adopted Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 2276, 2026 (Bylaw 2276).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to provide notice to consider a 3-year TUP for 116-1064 Gala Court.
9 · Committee Resolutions
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDeclined to act on the Temporary Use Permit for 1041 Springboard Place.
9 · Committee Resolutions
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryReceived the interim housing report and directed staff to post, submit, and request a pause.
10.1 · Interim Housing Target Order Progress Report
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakDirected staff to reimburse Tri-Way legal fees and amend the policy, paid from Council contingency.
10.2 · Tri-Way Mobile Home Reimbursement of Legal Fees
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
21 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Summary
Councillor Harder read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
The meeting conduct rules and public participation instructions were read to attendees, including Zoom instructions.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as amended to include a late bylaw (12.5).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda with the addition of item 12.5 adoption of "Bylaw No. 2276 Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016 Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 2276, 2026".
Summary
Council received a presentation of the draft Arts and Culture Development Strategy and associated findings and decision points.
Location
Langford Station
Debate
Council discussed timing for a performing arts theatre (consultant advised delay given funding environment), support for leveraging existing venues, backing for distributed placemaking, and recommended local investment strategies (amenities contribution, in-house grants, and a coordinator).
Summary
Members of the public spoke on several agenda items including the Arts & Culture Strategy, Temporary Use Permit at 1041 Springboard Place, Tri-Way legal fee reimbursement, and housing topics.
Location
1041 Springboard Place
116-1064 Gala Court
Tri-Way Manufactured Home Park
Debate
Public speakers supported the Arts & Culture Strategy; several residents spoke in favour of reimbursing Tri‑Way residents; neighbours and applicants spoke both for and against the Springboard Place TUP.
Summary
Council adopted the items on the Consent Agenda: received several board/committee minutes and adopted the March 2, 2026 Council Minutes.
Debate
No items were removed; Council adopted the recommended actions for each consent item.
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 two SDAC resolutions: TUP notice for 116-1064 Gala Court and no action on 1041 Springboard Place TUP.
Location
116-1064 Gala Court
1041 Springboard Place
Debate
116 Gala Court TUP was recommended by the committee and supported as low-impact. 1041 Springboard Place generated neighbourhood concern (wetland/boardwalk adjacency); committee and council voted to take no action after hearing from the applicant and neighbours.
Motions (2)
THAT Council take no action with respect to this application for a Temporary Use Permit at 1041 Springboard Place.
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to Laura Hutchinson to operate a personal service home business at 116 - 1064 Gala Court subject to terms and conditions (3-year term; business licence; garage used for parking).
Documents (5)
Planning staff report recommending that Council provide notice that it will consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to allow a personal service home business (facial massage, eyelash extensions, brow lamination) at Unit 116, 1064 Gala Court, subject to conditions.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 16–20EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 16–20BACKGROUND:
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Page 16–20Legal Description
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Page 16–20Size of Property
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Page 16–20DP Areas
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Page 16–20Zoning
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Page 16–20OCP Designation
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Page 16–20Site and Surrounding Area
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Page 16–20Council Policy
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Page 16–20COMMENTARY:
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Page 16–20LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 16–20OPTIONS:
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Page 16–20SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 16–20Attachments:
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Page 16–20Site map showing location and lot outline for Unit 116 at 1064 Gala Court within the townhouse development.
Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 21Location map placing 116 - 1064 Gala Court in the broader neighborhood context.
Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 22Letter from the Hawthorne Strata Council confirming they have no objection to the owner applying for a Temporary Use Permit for a low-impact personal wellness business at Unit 116.
Hawthorne Strata EPS3248
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Page 23Diagram showing resident and client parking for Unit 116: one space in garage and one on driveway with client parking accommodated on driveway.
Unit 116
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Page 24Summary
Council received the interim housing target progress report and directed staff to post it and submit a copy to the Minister of Housing; Council also directed staff to write a letter advocating a pause to the Housing Target Order until provincial Community and Indigenous Housing Funds are reinstated.
Debate
Council expressed frustration that provincial cuts to the Community Housing Fund and Indigenous Housing Fund make meeting affordability guideline components difficult; council approved staff posting and an advocacy letter requesting a pause of the Housing Target Order.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Receive the Interim Housing Target Progress Report: September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated March 16, 2026; and 2. Direct staff to post the report to the City's website and submit a copy to the Minister of Housing together with this resolution, all in accordance with the Housing Supply Act; and 3. Direct staff to write a letter to Premier David Eby, MLA Ravi Parmar, the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and the Minister of Finance, regarding the impacts of BC's Budget 2026 on the ability of Langford and all BC communities with Housing Targets Orders to make affordable housing contributions as part of their targets. The letter should further request a pause on Langford's Housing Target Order until both the Community Housing Fund and the Indigenous Housing Fund have been reinstated.
Documents (3)
Staff report to receive and submit the first six-month progress report required under the Province's Housing Target Order (HTO), documenting net new units and approvals between Sept 1, 2025 and Feb 28, 2026.
City of Langford
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Page 41–44EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 41–44BACKGROUND:
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Page 41–44COMMENTARY:
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Page 41–44Net New Unit Completions and Approvals
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Page 41–44FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 41–44LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 41–44OPTIONS:
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Page 41–44SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 41–44Completed provincial Housing Target Progress Report form submitted by the City of Langford reporting net new units, approvals, actions, and contextual information for the HTO reporting period.
HOUSING TARGET PROGRESS REPORT FORM
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Page 45–51Section 1: MUNICIPAL INFORMATION
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Page 45–51Section 2: NUMBER OF NET NEW UNITS
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Page 45–51Section 3: NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS BY CATEGORY AND TYPE (Unit Breakdown Guidelines)
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Page 45–51Section 4: MUNICIPAL ACTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO ENABLE MORE HOUSING SUPPLY
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Page 45–51Section 5: APPROVED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
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Page 45–51Section 6: WITHDRAWN OR NOT APPROVED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
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Page 45–51Section 7: OTHER INFORMATION
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Page 45–51Section 8: SUMMARY OF PLANNED ACTIONS TO MEET TARGETS
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Page 45–51Official Ministerial Order under the Housing Supply Act establishing a five-year housing target for the City of Langford (effective Sept 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2030) and specifying reporting requirements and performance indicators.
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Page 52–56ORDER OF THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
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Page 52–56SCHEDULE A
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Page 52–56SCHEDULE B
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Page 52–56SCHEDULE C
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Page 52–56Summary
Council directed staff to reimburse the Tri-Way Neighbourhood Association for legal fees related to the Tri-Way Manufactured Home Park redevelopment and amended the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy by deleting section 1(j). Payment to be made from Council contingency.
Financial impact
$28,000— Council Contingency
Location
Tri-Way Manufactured Home Park
Debate
Public speakers and councillors noted residents' hardship and the city policy expectation of a reserve fund; council agreed to reimburse legal fees and removed the outdated policy clause. Discussion noted the policy should have resulted in a reserve being established earlier.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to issue payment to the Tri-Way Neighbourhood Association to reimburse legal fees resulting from the redevelopment of the Tri-Way Manufactured Home Park to be paid out of Council Contingency; AND THAT Council resolves to amend the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy POL-0070-PLAN by deleting section 1(j) in its entirety.
Documents (2)
Administration report on a request from the Tri-Way Neighbourhood Association for reimbursement (≈$28,000) of legal fees related to redevelopment disputes and options regarding the reserve fund referenced in the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 57–60City policy providing guidance for redevelopment of manufactured home parks, tenant compensation, relocation assistance, and the (unimplemented) reserve fund provision.
Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy
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Page 61–62Summary
Council appointed the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2026 municipal election.
Debate
Council appointed election officers and extended the meeting time to allow completion of business.
Motions (1)
THAT Council appoint Marie Watmough, Corporate Officer as Chief Election Officer for the 2026 Municipal Election; AND THAT Melisa Miles, Deputy Corporate Officer, and Barbara Boisvert and Nisa Johnston, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinators be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Documents (1)
Report seeking Council appointment of the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officers for the October 17, 2026 municipal election.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 63–64EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 63–64BACKGROUND:
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Page 63–64FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 63–64LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 63–64STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 63–64OPTIONS:
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Page 63–64SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 63–64Concurrence:
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Page 63–64Summary
Notice of Motion: Council requested a staff report on including an expression of preference for CRD Director as part of the 2026 municipal election.
Summary
Notice of Motion: Council requested staff prepare a letter to provincial ministers raising concerns about year‑round daylight saving time and requesting reopening of active transportation grant funding.
Summary
Council adopted Streets & Traffic Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2181 and Streets & Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "Streets and Traffic Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2181, 2025"; AND THAT Council adopt "Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025".
Documents (2)
Amending bylaw updating references and schedules to reflect repeal/replacement of Traffic Bylaw No. 33 with Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025; updates to enforcement schedules and related bylaws.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 65–75SCHEDULE 17
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Page 65–75Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice - Part 1 of 3
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Page 65–75Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice - Part 2 of 3
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Page 65–75Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice - Part 3 of 3
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Page 65–75Comprehensive Streets and Traffic bylaw replacing prior Traffic Bylaw No. 33; regulates street use, permits (special events, street use, construction), parking, truck routes, cycles and micromobility, enforcement, and fee schedules.
City of Langford
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Page 76–112Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 76–112Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 76–112Part 1 – Street Use and Vehicle Regulations - Part 1 of 3
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Page 76–112Part 1 – Street Use and Vehicle Regulations - Part 2 of 3
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Page 76–112Part 1 – Street Use and Vehicle Regulations - Part 3 of 3
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Page 76–112Part 2 – Traffic Control Regulations
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Page 76–112Part 3 – Parking Regulations
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Page 76–112Part 4 – Permits and Licences - Part 1 of 4
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Page 76–112Part 4 – Permits and Licences - Part 2 of 4
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Page 76–112Part 4 – Permits and Licences - Part 3 of 4
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Page 76–112Part 4 – Permits and Licences - Part 4 of 4
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Page 76–112Part 5 – Administration
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Page 76–112Schedule “A”
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Page 76–112Schedule “B”
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Page 76–112Summary
Council adopted Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212 and Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026.
Debate
Council discussed deer-related provisions and implications for bylaw enforcement resources; adopted the bylaws as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026"; AND THAT Council adopt "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026".
Documents (2)
Amending bylaws to replace references to prior regional animal bylaw with the new City of Langford Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 and update enforcement schedules.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 113–118BYLAW NO. 2212 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 113–118BYLAW NO. 2212 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 113–118New City animal control bylaw establishing responsibilities for animal owners, licensing, kennels, standards of care, impoundment, and designations/requirements for aggressive and dangerous dogs, plus penalties and fee schedules.
City of Langford
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Page 119–135Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 119–135Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 119–135Part 1 – Dog Licence and Animal Identification
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Page 119–135Part 2 – Kennels, Care and Control of Animals
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Page 119–135Part 3 – Aggressive Dogs and Dangerous Dogs
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Page 119–135Part 4 – Feeding or attracting Dangerous Wildlife
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Page 119–135Part 5- Seizure, Impoundment, and Enforcement
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Page 119–135Schedule “A”
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Page 119–135Schedule “B”
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Page 119–135Summary
Council adopted The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026.
Location
Langford Station
Debate
Council expressed support for the Langford Station as a successful arts/culture incubator and business incubator; bylaw adopted.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026".
Documents (1)
Bylaw establishing regulations, permits, occupancy licences, fees and enforcement for The Langford Station public place, including vendor, food truck, artist incubator and event rules and associated fees.
City of Langford
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Page 136–153Citation
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Page 136–153Definitions
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Page 136–153Part 1 – Regulations
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Page 136–153Part 2 – Permits, Organized Events, and Occupancy Licences
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Page 136–153Part 3 – Administration - Part 1 of 2
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Page 136–153Part 3 – Administration - Part 2 of 2
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Page 136–153Summary
Council adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026".
Documents (1)
Bylaw authorizing short-term borrowing up to $20,000,000 in anticipation of revenue to meet current lawful expenditures until tax revenues are collected.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 154Summary
Council adopted Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 2276, 2026 (amendment to Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016).
Debate
Bylaw presented for adoption; staff confirmed fee freeze for the year; adopted by Council.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 2276, 2026."
Summary
Council moved in camera under s.90(1)(a) to consider personal information about an identifiable individual.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 10:12 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 at 10:20 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm.