MeetingsMon, Oct 5, 20261h 39m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted municipal garbage collection rules setting a maximum service fee of $280; several residents opposed the timing (Bylaw 2299).
- Advanced rezoning at 953 Walfred Road toward future readings, with trail, parkland, road, and construction conditions; Harder opposed.
- Adopted zoning changes allowing a healthcare facility at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road (Bylaw 2302).
- Adopted new development charges to help fund future parks and parkland (Bylaw 2291).
- Adopted servicing standards, daycare zoning, and zoning changes for recreation, landscaping, electric-vehicle charging, and parking.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Adopted updated subdivision and development servicing standards.
9.1 · Bylaw NO. 2158 — “Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 28, Bylaw No. 2158, 2026” (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted municipal solid waste collection rules and set the maximum service rate at $280.
9.3 · Bylaw NO. 2299 — “Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 2299, 2026” (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAdopted zoning changes supporting a healthcare facility at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road.
9.4 · Bylaw NO. 2302 — “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 768 (3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road), Bylaw No. 2302, 2026” (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderAdopted zoning changes for recreation, landscaping, electric-vehicle charging, and parking.
9.5 · Bylaw NO. 2303 — “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 769 (Omnibus No. 69 Text Amendments, Including 2140 Caribou Drive, Landscaping, EV Charging, and Parking), Bylaw No. 2303, 2026” (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryAdopted development charges to help pay for future parks and parkland.
9.6 · Bylaw NO. 2291 — “Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2291, 2026” (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerTHAT Council: Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2279 for first, second and third readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 953 Walfred Road from RR5 (Rural Residential 5) Zone to RT3 (Residential Townhouse) Zone, and to amend the text of the RT3 Zone to allow for an apartment on the subject property, subject to the following terms and conditions: That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 5 m of land along Walfred Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works; That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works prior to the issuance of a building permit: Full frontage improvements; and A storm water management plan; That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works prior to any land alteration: A comprehensive geotechnical plan; A construction parking and deliveries management plan; and A mitigation plan. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures that for apartment use, residential parking is allocated to each unit as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; That a separate covenant is registered, prior to issuance of a building permit, that agrees that the strata be responsible for maintaining the boulevard landscaping from the back of the sidewalk, with the exception of boulevard trees; That tree protection measures, including tree protection fencing, be implemented prior to the commencement of work and maintained throughout the construction period to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report; That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3 rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; Provide a separate covenant to the City, prior to issuance of a Building Permit, agreeing that garages within the development are to be used for parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein; That revised building elevations for Block 1 be submitted, demonstrating enhanced streetscape presence for the unit facing Walfred Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning and Development as part of the Development Permit application; That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner dedicate approximately 280 m² of land containing the stream as parkland, to the satisfaction of Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities; That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner construct and secure, through a Statutory Right-of-Way in favour of the City, a 2.0 m wide public pedestrian trail through the site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works; That prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the owner construct a pedestrian trail through the adjacent dedicated parkland to connect the pedestrian trail on-site with the pathway on Myles Mansel Road, and that, prior to the issuance of a Development Permit, the owner provide a cost estimate for the works, to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.
official-recorded-motions · Official recorded motions
Vote 4–1Opposed: HarderMoved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryTHAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented. Minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - June 18, 2026 (RECEIVE) Minutes of the Council Meeting - September 21, 2026 (ADOPT) Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - September 28, 2026 (ADOPT)
official-recorded-motions · Official recorded motions
Vote 5–0Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryThat Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 756 (R2 Text Amendment to Allow a Daycare), Bylaw No. 2252, 202 6” as presented.
official-recorded-motions · Official recorded motions
Vote 5–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
21 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
A councillor read the City of Langford's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
The corporate officer read the meeting conduct rules.
Summary
Added the parks development cost charge bylaw to the meeting agenda.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended with the addition of item 9.6 Bylaw No. 2291 "Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2291, 2026".
Summary
Residents spoke for and against municipal garbage collection and raised questions about a proposed pedestrian trail.
Who spoke (7)
- A residentOpposes · Mandatory garbage collection bylaw
Asks council to reconsider and table the garbage proposal ahead of the municipal election. - N. JoelOpposes · Mandatory garbage collection bylaw
Opposes the collection proposal, arguing condo and townhouse residents are not affected and public-opinion figures show broad opposition. - Tanya SunshineSupports · Coordinated garbage collection
Supports evaluating coordinated collection for potential savings and environmental benefits, while urging fair pricing and consideration for households facing added costs. - A residentOpposes · Mandatory garbage collection bylaw
Asks council to table the bylaw until the incoming council can review undisclosed terms, yard-waste provisions, public opposition, and mandatory costs. - A residentOpposes · Municipal waste bylaw
States: Cites public-comment counts showing 18 of 21 speakers opposed the waste bylaw, emphasizing limited support. - W. BowersOpposes · Mandatory garbage collection bylaw
Opposes mandatory collection and asks council to pause adoption until after the election so residents and the incoming council can reconsider. - A residentSupports · Municipal garbage collection
Supports municipal garbage collection and urges council to proceed, citing neighborhood backing and prior councils' approval of contracts before elections.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Location
2613 Viola Place
953 Walfred Road
2616 Bamboo Place
Debate
Residents opposing the solid waste bylaw urged council to defer a long-term decision until after the election, citing public opposition, uncertainty about costs and procurement, local jobs, and concerns about engagement. Supporters argued that coordinated collection could lower costs, reduce truck traffic, and improve service. A speaker asked about pedestrian-trail accessibility and maintenance at 953 Walfred Road.
Summary
Adopted the recommendations for the consent agenda items as presented.
Summary
Received the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society board minutes.
Summary
Adopted the September 21 council meeting minutes through the consent agenda.
Summary
Adopted the September 28 special council meeting minutes through the consent agenda.
Summary
No matters were removed from the consent agenda.
Summary
Advanced a townhouse rezoning with permission for a small apartment toward future readings, subject to conditions.
Location
953 Walfred Road
Myles Mansel Road
Debate
The revised plan addressed concerns about variances and townhouse-block design. Supporters said the conditions and trail connections could improve the road and neighbourhood links. Harder supported development in principle but opposed allowing an apartment use on the site, citing recent growth and the updated official community plan. Guiry said the three vertically stacked units would have a similar height and scale to townhouses.
Summary
Received the final progress update on the council strategic plan for information.
Debate
Council members praised the plan's progress and role in setting priorities, reporting publicly, and guiding use of staff time and budgets. Staff said the equity, diversity and inclusion strategy was being developed within the existing approved budget and was expected by year-end; accessibility would be considered within that work. The placemaking strategy was also in progress.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the final update on the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan for information.
Summary
Adopted updated standards for subdivision and development servicing.
Debate
Council members said the amendment aligns servicing standards with the official community plan, transportation and active-transportation plans, and other policies, helping avoid inconsistencies.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 28, Bylaw No. 2158, 2026".
Summary
Adopted a zoning change allowing a daycare in the R2 zone.
Location
2773 Strathmore Road
Debate
A councillor said the daycare was already successful, the area needed more daycare spaces, and the applicant had met the required conditions.
Summary
Adopted municipal solid waste collection rules, including a maximum rate of $280 for the specified service.
Financial impact
$280
Debate
Residents urged council to wait until after the election, citing opposition to mandatory collection, concerns about fees, local waste businesses and jobs, public engagement, and uncertainty about the eventual contract. Supporters argued that the city had spent 14 months reviewing the issue and that coordinated collection could reduce costs and illegal dumping. Yacucha said the service could generate savings for most households; other councillors said growth and waste-management problems warranted action. Staff clarified that the $280 figure was the maximum rate set in the bylaw, not the amount of a finalized contract.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 2299, 2026”.
Summary
Adopted zoning changes supporting a healthcare facility at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road.
Location
3213 Happy Valley Road
3217 Happy Valley Road
Debate
Supporters said the rezoning could enable a much-needed healthcare facility near a transit corridor and that a lower building would not make the project feasible. They acknowledged concerns about increased density and transportation but viewed access to more doctors as a significant community benefit.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 768 (3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road), Bylaw No. 2302, 2026” as presented.
Summary
Adopted zoning changes for recreation, landscaping, electric-vehicle charging, and parking.
Location
2140 Caribou Drive
Debate
Wagner described the amendments as allowing additional uses, including indoor and outdoor recreation, and helping activate a community amenity lot. Guiry said there were no new comments since earlier readings.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 769 (Omnibus No. 69 Text Amendments, Including 2140 Caribou Drive, Landscaping, EV Charging, and Parking), Bylaw No. 2303, 2026".
Summary
Adopted development charges to help fund future parkland acquisition and park improvements.
Debate
Councillors said the revised approach would pool funding for park acquisition and improvements and distribute contributions across more types of development. They emphasized that local park access is important for youth and areas lacking nearby parks. One councillor explained that provincial review considered whether the charges could significantly discourage development.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2291, 2026".
Summary
Closed the meeting to the public for discussions permitted under the Community Charter.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 8:38 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) and (k) 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; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
Summary
Adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Motions (4)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting. Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 9:47 pm.
THAT Council: Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2279 for first, second and third readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 953 Walfred Road from RR5 (Rural Residential 5) Zone to RT3 (Residential Townhouse) Zone, and to amend the text of the RT3 Zone to allow for an apartment on the subject property, subject to the following terms and conditions: That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 5 m of land along Walfred Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works; That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works prior to the issuance of a building permit: Full frontage improvements; and A storm water management plan; That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works prior to any land alteration: A comprehensive geotechnical plan; A construction parking and deliveries management plan; and A mitigation plan. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures that for apartment use, residential parking is allocated to each unit as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; That a separate covenant is registered, prior to issuance of a building permit, that agrees that the strata be responsible for maintaining the boulevard landscaping from the back of the sidewalk, with the exception of boulevard trees; That tree protection measures, including tree protection fencing, be implemented prior to the commencement of work and maintained throughout the construction period to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report; That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3 rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; Provide a separate covenant to the City, prior to issuance of a Building Permit, agreeing that garages within the development are to be used for parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein; That revised building elevations for Block 1 be submitted, demonstrating enhanced streetscape presence for the unit facing Walfred Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning and Development as part of the Development Permit application; That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner dedicate approximately 280 m² of land containing the stream as parkland, to the satisfaction of Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities; That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner construct and secure, through a Statutory Right-of-Way in favour of the City, a 2.0 m wide public pedestrian trail through the site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works; That prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the owner construct a pedestrian trail through the adjacent dedicated parkland to connect the pedestrian trail on-site with the pathway on Myles Mansel Road, and that, prior to the issuance of a Development Permit, the owner provide a cost estimate for the works, to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented. Minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - June 18, 2026 (RECEIVE) Minutes of the Council Meeting - September 21, 2026 (ADOPT) Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - September 28, 2026 (ADOPT)
That Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 756 (R2 Text Amendment to Allow a Daycare), Bylaw No. 2252, 202 6” as presented.