Special Council Minutes

Special Council Minutes

March 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting

PRESENT

• Mayor S. Goodmanson
• Councillor K. Guiry
• 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
• M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
• 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
• L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
• W. Robinson, Manager of Building Services
• T. Gillespie, Superintendent, West Shore RCMP
• B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator

Meeting available by teleconference

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1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Morley 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: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Community Safety Survey Update - James Ridge

James Ridge presented the results of the Community Safety survey and provided recommendations for Council consideration.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• B. Armstrong, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.1 - The speaker expressed concern regarding RCMP officers time spent on non-reportable crimes, such as mental health and domestic incidences. The speaker expressed concern regarding community safety.

• W. Hobbs, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.1 - The speaker expressed support for the RCMP budget request. The speaker expressed concern regarding community safety. The speaker expressed concern regarding traffic accidents in the City. re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• M. Morton, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.1 - The speaker expressed support for the RCMP budget request. re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• T. Lee, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.2 - The speaker requested support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - re: Item 5.1 - The speaker requested representation of seniors and persons with disabilities in any proposed focus groups. re: Item 9.2 - The speaker requested the motion to read as "safe routes to school and work". The speaker requested more safety measures to be employed in the city.

• L. O' Conner, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• T. Blosmanis, Colwood Resident - re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• L. Leduc, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - re: Item 8.1 - The speaker expressed concern regarding the length of the permit application process. The speaker expressed a desire to have more input regarding form and character of a building. The speaker requested more affordable housing. The speaker requested the development of more studio apartments.

• R. Johnston, Langford Resident - re: Item 7.2 - The speaker expressed support for the proposed Temporary Use Permit.

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7. REPORTS

7.1 RCMP Staffing Request and Community Safety Survey Update

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council receive the March 30, 2026, report titled "RCMP Staffing Request and Community Safety Survey Update" from the Director of Legislative and Protective Services for information.

Motion CARRIED.

7.2 TUP26-0001 - 2899 Sooke Lake Rd

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow for "pet grooming" services to be permitted at 2899 Sooke Lake Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the Temporary Use Permit is issued for a period of three years from the time of issuance;
   b. That the operator of the temporary use obtains a Business Licence from the City of Langford.

Motion CARRIED.

7.3 Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw Municipal Consent for Capital Regional District Bylaw No. 471.9

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council consent to the Capital Regional District Board adopting Bylaw No. 4719, "Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2025".

Motion CARRIED.

7.4 Mail Ballot Information

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council receive the March 30, 2026, report titled "Mail Ballot Information" from the Director of Legislative and Protective Services for information.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council direct staff to amend Election Bylaw No. 1819 to include mail ballots as an option for voting in the election and direct that the election budget be increased by $15,000 as part of the consideration of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

Motion CARRIED.

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8. CORRESPONDENCE

8.1 Town of View Royal - Judicial Review Coalition - Provincial Housing Legislation

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council receive the Judicial Review Coalition Update correspondence dated March 18, 2026, for information.

Motion CARRIED.
Mayor Goodmanson opposed.

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GOODMANSON

THAT Council direct staff to write a letter indicating the City's intent to join the Judicial Review Coalition.

Motion DEFEATED.
Councillors Yacucha, Guiry, Szpak, Morley and Harder.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council at 9:50 pm extend the meeting until 10:30 pm

Motion CARRIED.

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9. NOTICE OF MOTION

9.1 Notice of Motion from March 16, 2026 - Expression of Preference for CRD Director

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

WHEREAS the position of CRD Director is one of significant regional governance and impact;
AND WHEREAS having a process for the public to provide input aligns with Priority Five of the Strategic Plan: Good Governance, increasing transparency and promoting democratic values;
AND WHEREAS allowing public input on a preference for this position is standard practice in other municipalities with more than one CRD Director position;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on what the process would be to include an expression of preference for CRD Director as part of the 2026 election.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Notice of Motion from March 16, 2026 - Permanent Daylight-Saving Time and the Impacts on Safe Routes to School

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

WHEREAS the adoption of permanent, year-round daylight-saving time means that many school age children, including those in the Victoria area who begin their commute around 8:00 a.m., will be travelling to school in darkness from early November until the end of February;

AND WHEREAS many communities have older neighbourhoods with wide roadways which may cause unintended speeding, limited or non-existent sidewalks or pathways, and limited street lighting. Mitigation of these neighbourhood conditions would require significant upgrades to ensure safe travel for children during dark winter mornings;

AND WHEREAS the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant 2025/2026 intake was paused pending a review in the fall of 2026, thus limiting the ability of local governments to make meaningful change and prepare for the 2026/2027 school year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a letter to the Minister of Education and Childcare, the Minister of Transportation and Transit, and the Premier's Office, with a copy to all local governments in British Columbia, outlining Council's concerns regarding the impacts of adopting year-round Pacific Daylight Time on children who would be required to walk to school in the dark.

AND THAT the letter from the City of Langford Mayor and Council advocate for:

• the immediate reopening of BC's Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program for safe routes to school projects;
• the establishment of a program ensuring all students have access to visibility enhancing resources such as lights and reflective gear; and
• the expansion of The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY)'s Walking School Bus program.

Motion CARRIED.
Councillor Morley opposed.

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10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council close the meeting at 10:13 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) and (g) of the Community Charter to consider:

• the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
• litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.

Motion CARRIED.

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11. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:38 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

Certified Correct - Corporate Officer

Melisa Miles
SCOTT GOODMANSON
Deputy Corporate Officer
MAYOR