Council Minutes - March 16, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Harder 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: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

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”.

Motion CARRIED.

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5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Arts and Culture Strategy

D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Communications and Economic Development introduced P. Huntsman of Patricia Huntsman Culture and Communication who provided a presentation to Council.

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6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mayor Goodmanson opened Public Participation at 8:16 pm.

• N. Bottles, Langford Resident - Item 5.1 - Speaker expressed support for the Arts and Culture Strategy as presented.
• M. Mahovlich, Langford Resident - Item 9.1.2 - Speaker noted they are available to respond to questions regarding the Temporary Use Permit Application. Speaker responded to comments made regarding the Temporary Use Permit Application at the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting March 9, 2026.
• K. Nentwig, Saanich Resident - Item 10.2 - Speaker expressed support for Option 1 in the staff report as presented.
• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - Item 10.1 - Speaker expressed a need for supportive housing for seniors and continuing to develop with an aging community in mind. Item 12.1 - Speaker expressed concerns regarding vehicle idling and accessibility.
• B. Murray, Langford Resident - Item 12.2 - Speaker expressed support for the bylaws as presented.
• F. Johnson, Langford Resident - Item 10.2 - Speaker expressed support for Option 1 of the staff report as presented. Item 9.1.2 - Speaker expressed support for the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommendation provided to Council.

Mayor Goodmanson opened the floor for second time speakers.

• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - Item 9.1.2 - Speaker expressed support for the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommendation provided to Council.
• T. Sunshine, Langford Resident - Item 10.2 - Speaker expressed support for Option 1 of the staff report as presented.
• M. McNaughton, Langford Resident - Item 9.1.2 - Speaker expressed support for the Temporary Use Permit as presented. Speaker responded to comments made regarding the Temporary Use Permit Application.

Mayor Goodmanson closed Public Participation at 8:38 pm.

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7. CONSENT AGENDA

• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - January 15, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - March 2, 2026 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - March 9, 2026 (RECEIVE)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented:

• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - January 15, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - March 2, 2026 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - March 9, 2026 (RECEIVE)

Motion CARRIED.

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8. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None removed.

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9. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

9.1 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - March 9, 2026

9.1.1 Temporary Use Permit - 116-1064 Gala Court

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

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. (Strata Lot 10, Section 84, Metchosin District, Strata Plan EPS3248, PID 029-797-195) 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; and c. That the garage must be used for parking.

Motion CARRIED.

9.1.2 Temporary Use Permit - 1041 Springboard Place

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council take no action with respect to this application for a Temporary Use Permit at 1041 Springboard Place.

Motion CARRIED.

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10. REPORTS

10.1 Interim Housing Target Order Progress Report

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

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.

Motion CARRIED.

10.2 Tri-Way Mobile Home Reimbursement of Legal Fees

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

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.

Motion CARRIED.

10.3 2026 Municipal Election Appointments

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT at 9:55 pm, Council extend the meeting until 11:00 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

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.

Motion CARRIED.

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11. NOTICE OF MOTION

11.1 Expression of Preference for CRD Director

Councillor Wagner submitted the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular meeting of Council:

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.

11.2 Permanent Daylight-Saving Time and the Impacts on Safe Routes to School

Councillor Guiry submitted the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular meeting of Council:

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.

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12. BYLAWS

12.1 BYLAW NOS. 2181 & 2233

“Streets and Traffic Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2181, 2025”. (ADOPTION)

AND

“Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt “Streets and Traffic Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2181, 2025”;

AND

THAT Council adopt “Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025”.

Motion CARRIED.

12.2 BYLAW NOS. 2212 & 2239

“Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

AND

“Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt “Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026”;

AND

THAT Council adopt “Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026”.

Motion CARRIED.

12.3 BYLAW NO. 2265

“The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt “The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026”.

Motion CARRIED.

12.4 BYLAW NO. 2277

"Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council adopt "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026".

Motion CARRIED.

12.5 BYLAW NO. 2276

"Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, 2016, Amendment No. 9, Bylaw No. 2276, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt “Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 2276, 2026.”

Motion CARRIED.

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13. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

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.

Motion CARRIED.

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14. RISE AND REPORT

14.1 Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Membership Update

THAT Council appoint Marie Watmough, Corporate Officer, as the City of Langford representative on the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

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15. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member Certified Correct - Corporate Officer