Council Minutes - April 7, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Wagner 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 Victoria Regional Transit Plan Update (Approx. 30 min)

Levi Megenbir, Manager of Service Planning and Elise Wren, Government Relations Manager, BC Transit presented an update of the Victoria Regional Transit Plan to Council.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• D. Peterson, Langford Resident - re: Item 12.2 - The speaker expressed support the road closure and the expansion of the park but has expressed concerns regarding the increased traffic on Fairway Avenue as a result. The speaker expressed concern for safety in the area. The speaker inquired about parking availability at the park.
• K. Bekkema, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.3.1 - The speaker requested grant support for the proposed Habitat for Humanity project.
• P. H, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.3.3 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the proposed bylaws. The speaker supports resolution Option 2 of the report. re: Item - 5.1 - The speaker expressed gratitude for Mayor Goodmanson' s comments during the Victoria Regional Transit Plan Update presentation.
• C. Rempel, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.3.1 - The speaker requested grant support for the proposed Habitat for Humanity project.
• L. Plomp, Langford Resident - re: Item 9.3.3 - The speaker expressed concerns regarding the proposed bylaws. re: Item 9.3.1 - The speaker expressed support for a grant for the proposed Habitat for Humanity project.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

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

• Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - December 8, 2025 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - February 10, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - February 19, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - February 19, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - February 23, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - March 16, 2026 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - March 17, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - March 23, 2026 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting - March 23, 2026 (RECEIVE)
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - March 30, 2026 (ADOPT)
• Draft Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - March 31, 2026 (RECEIVE)

Motion CARRIED.

8. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None were removed.

9. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

9.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Resolution - February 10, 2026

9.1.1 Reduction Options for the 2026 Tax Increase

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council direct staff to include the proposed increase to Council Renumeration in the five-year financial plan with a pro-rated amount in 2026 for the period commencing with the new Council term, November 2, 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Resolution - March 17 & 23, 2026

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council approve the 2026-2030 5-year Financial Plan as presented, factoring in the resolutions from the March 17th and March 23rd Committee of the Whole meetings.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - March 31, 2026

9.3.1 Habitat for Humanity Presentation

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report that sets out the history of the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and grant expenditures therefrom.

Amendment on the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT the report include commentary on the Habitat for Humanity presentation of March 31, 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as amended:

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report that sets out the history of the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and grant expenditures therefrom;

AND

THAT the report include commentary on the Habitat for Humanity presentation of March 31, 2026.

Motion DEFEATED.

Mayor Goodmanson and Councillors Wagner, Harder, Morley, Szpak, Guiry and Yacucha opposed.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council directs staff to enter into a grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity in the amount per unit as dictated by the Attainable Home Ownership Policy;

AND

THAT staff bring forward a housing agreement bylaw prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3.2 Application for Change in Operating Hours - 103-2323 Millstream Road

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

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 change the hours of operation for an existing Liquor Licence for the Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery located at 103- 2323 Millstream Road.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3.3 Bylaw No. 2255 and Bylaw No. 2262 - Community Standards Bylaws

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to “Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026” with the following amendments: i. Adding a new Section 30(7) to the end of Division 2 - Construction and Commercial Noise Regulations that reads: "(7) All approved permits must be made available on the City’s website in an easily accessible location before the date(s) of the activities. The information provided must include the applicant, the applicant’s company, contact information, exact location using the municipal address and PID, the times and date(s) of the activities, the precise nature of the activity that will create the noise, and the detailed reasons why the exception of the permitted hours in the Community Standards Bylaw is warranted."; and ii. Adding "and has committed in writing to follow” after "of" and before "all" in Section 34 titled "Responsibility for Sub-contractors.";

AND

THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to “Community Standards Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2262, 2026” with the following amendment: i. Replacing the $700 fine for "Construction noise outside permitted times" within Schedule 26 with a $1000 fine.;

AND

THAT Council rescind “Noise Regulation Permit Policy (POL-0168-ADMIN)” and “Removal of Graffiti Policy (POL-0081-ENG)”.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3.4 Bylaw No. 2237 - City of Langford Park Dedication

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council consider giving first, second, and third reading to proposed “City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026”.

Motion CARRIED.

10. NOTICE OF INTENT

10.1 TUP26-0002 - 116-1064 Gala Court

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP26-0002 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Laura Hutchinson to permit a personal service home occupation in a townhome at 116-1064 Gala Court, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Conditions
   The following conditions are imposed pursuant to section 493 of the Local Government Act: a) That the Temporary Use Permit be 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.

11. REPORTS

11.1 Proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GOODMANSON

THAT Council amend the 2026-2030 Financial Plan as follows:

THAT Council directs staff to reduce the Capital Budget - Admin Property Purchase budget item from $1,000,000 to $845,000 and fund the $155,000 for the Bear Mountain Parkway temporary power issue from this reduced budget;

AND

THAT Council approve the 2026-2030 Financial Plan as amended and direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw.

Councillor Wagner withdrew the motion with approval from the secondar.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw.

Amendment to the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT the main motion be amended to include that Council:

1. Authorize the funding equal to four (4) additional RCMP officers within the 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan;
2. Direct staff to immediately proceed with the hiring of two (2) of the four authorized officers;
3. The remaining funding for the final two (2) officers be held in abeyance, to be redistributed or released only upon further direction of Council following the receipt of recommendations from the Community Safety Working Groups; AND
4. Direct staff to convene three (3) Staff or RCMP led Working Groups focused on: a. Property Crime; b. The Unhoused; and; c. Improving Safety in Parks, Trails, and Downtown tasked with identifying proactive, interventions within the municipalities domain to reduce crime and anti-social behavior (including but not limited to public intoxication, littering, and disturbances);

AND

The Working Groups include the appropriately affected community partners and report back to Council with actionable recommendations within a four-to-six-month timeline, no later than October 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

Amendment to the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT the main motion be amended to include that Council direct staff to reduce the Capital Budget - Admin Property Purchase budget item from $1,000,000 to $845,000 and fund the $155,000 for the Bear Mountain Parkway temporary power issue from this reduced budget.

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as Amended:

THAT Council approve the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw;

AND

THAT Council

1. Authorize the funding equal to four (4) additional RCMP officers within the 2026 Five-Year Financial Plan;
2. Direct staff to immediately proceed with the hiring of two (2) of the four authorized officers;
3. Direct staff to hold the remaining funding for the final two (2) officers in abeyance, to be redistributed or released only upon further direction of Council following the receipt of recommendations from the Community Safety Working Groups; AND
4. Direct staff to convene three (3) Staff or RCMP led Working Groups focused on: a. Property crime; b. The unhoused; and; c. Improving safety in Parks, Trails, and Downtown, identifying proactive interventions within the municipalities domain to reduce crime and anti‑social behavior (including but not limited to public intoxication, littering, and disturbances);

AND

The Working Groups include the appropriately affected community partners and report back to Council with actionable recommendations within a four-to-six‑month timeline, no later than October 2026;

AND

THAT Council direct staff to reduce the Capital Budget - Admin Property Purchase budget item from $1,000,000 to $845,000 and fund the $155,000 for the Bear Mountain Parkway temporary power issue from this reduced budget.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: WAGNER

THAT Council direct staff to bring back a report that outlines options for how the West Shore RCMP detachment partners can work together to ensure a collaborative approach to ensure equitable funding by all participants of the West Shore Detachment.

The motion died on the floor for want of a seconder.

12. BYLAWS

12.1 BYLAW NO. 2237

“City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT Council give “City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026” first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

12.2 BYLAW NO. 2246 (Background report attached)

"Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026, (a portion of Aldwynd Road)”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council at 9:55 pm extend the meeting to 10:15 pm

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026 (a portion of Aldwynd Road), first, second and third readings;

AND

THAT Council instruct staff to proceed with the notification process.

Motion CARRIED.

13. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:07 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member Certified Correct - Corporate Officer