Meetings
Agendas, minutes, video and decisions from every council and committee meeting.
Meetings in 2026
October 20261
September 20263
Special Council
Gave first, second and third reading to Solid Waste bylaw establishing curbside collection and fees (Bylaw 2299).
7 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Environment
Regular Council
Approved hiring one additional Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer at $225,000 annual cost.
14 motions · 1 defeatedAdministration, Development, Finance
Regular Council
Approved the City Asset Management Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan, setting multi-year funding priorities.
12 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
August 20261
July 20262
Advisory Committee
Directed Council to give first, second and third reading to fire prevention bylaw; creates fines (Bylaw 1665).
4 motionsAdministration, Public Safety
Regular Council
Approved permissive tax exemptions: one-year for three nonprofits; ten-year for M’akola Housing Society (550 Goldstream Ave).
16 motionsAdministration, Development, Environment
June 20266
Special Council
Adopted Amenity Cost Charge bylaw; charges include $5,000 per new single-family lot (>400 m2) (Bylaw 2275).
13 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
Special Council
Directed Mayor to send a letter urging the Province to renew Local Government Climate Action Program funding (LGCAP).
6 motionsAdministration, Development, Finance
Special Council
Gave first, second and third readings to Amenity Cost Charge and Inclusionary Zoning bylaws (Bylaws 2275, 2270, 2271)
12 motionsAdministration, Development, Finance
Special Council
Held a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and preliminary municipal-service negotiations.
3 motionsAdministration
Special Council
Appointed Councillor Morley as Langford's alternate representative to the Capital Regional District Regional Water Supply Commission.
6 motionsAdministration
Regular Council
Approved new purchasing rules allowing Financial Officer approvals up to $5,000,000; increased transparency (POL-0185-FIN).
14 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
May 20265
Advisory Committee
Recommended Council approve amended Grant-in-Aid policy; clarifies in-kind requests, late applications, payments payable to applicant, $10,000 max
4 motionsAdministration, Finance
Special Council
Approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss personnel, labour, litigation and service negotiations (in camera)
3 motionsAdministration
Regular Council
Approved E-Comm 911 police dispatch agreement; directed staff to report back on governance and finance (E-Comm).
23 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
Special Council
Closed meeting to discuss staff updates on municipal objectives and annual report preparation (Community Charter s.90(1)(l)).
3 motionsAdministration
Special Council
Adopted the City’s 2026–2030 financial plan, setting budgets and capital projects for 2026–2030 (Bylaw 2281).
5 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Finance
April 20265
Advisory Committee
Approved new purchasing rules letting CAO authorize purchases up to $75,000 goods/$200,000 construction; rescinded old policies (POL-0185-FIN).
8 motionsAdministration, Finance, Public Safety
Special Council
Approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss land acquisition and confidential negotiations with senior governments (in-camera).
3 motionsAdministration
Regular Council
Gave first, second and third reading to 2026 Financial Plan and 2026 tax rates (Bylaws 2281 & 2282).
16 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
Special Council
Received presentation of draft economic development strategy to guide growth, jobs, housing options, downtown vibrancy (EDCD Consulting).
2 motionsAdministration, Development
Regular Council
Approved the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan, setting a 10.47% 2026 tax increase; directed staff to prepare bylaws.
15 motions · 1 defeatedAdministration, Development, Finance
March 20267
Advisory Committee
Directed staff to prepare a report on Affordable Housing Reserve Fund history and past grants.
9 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Environment
Special Council
Directed staff to amend Election Bylaw to allow mail ballots; increased election budget by $15,000 (Bylaw 1819).
12 motions · 1 defeatedAdministration, Development, Public Safety
Committee of the Whole
CouncilApproved recommending Council adopt the 2026–2030 five‑year financial plan, incorporating this meeting's budget changes (Financial Plan).
21 motions · 7 defeatedAdministration, Finance
Special Council
Closed the meeting to the public for solicitor-client advice and confidential negotiations, then adjourned (in‑camera).
3 motionsAdministration
Committee of the Whole
CouncilDirected staff to prepare governance bylaw and remediation plan to address ~$19.6M internal debt (Breakdown of Internal Debt).
24 motions · 2 defeatedAdministration, Finance, Public Safety
Regular Council
Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2277, 2026 authorizing borrowing up to $20,000,000 (Bylaw 2277).
14 motionsAdministration, Bylaw, Development
Regular Council
Gave first, second and third readings to Sewer Utility Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 2276).
16 motionsAdministration, Development, Finance
February 202610
Advisory Committee
Directed staff to recommend giving first, second and third readings of Langford Station bylaw (Bylaw 2265).
8 motionsAdministration, Development, Public Safety
Committee of the Whole
CouncilReceived Proposed 2026–2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan; staff presented proposed 15.13% 2026 tax increase (Feb 10 report).
2 motionsAdministration, Finance
Special Council
Approved an in‑camera session on land acquisition/expropriation and confidential legal advice (Community Charter s.90(1)(e),(i)).
3 motionsAdministration
Committee of the Whole
CouncilReceived options to lower the 2026 property tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3% (Finance report).
4 motionsAdministration, Finance
Regular Council
Approved Parks and Trails Master Plan; guides park and trail expansion, amenities and equity citywide (Adopted)
8 motionsAdministration, Development, Environment
Special Council
Directed staff to enter property and complete works at owner's expense if deadline missed (2748 Peatt Road).
3 motionsAdministration, Public Safety
Special Council
Closed the meeting to receive solicitor‑client legal advice and adjourned at 5:20 pm (in camera).
3 motionsAdministration
Committee of the Whole
CouncilPresented proposed 2026–2030 five‑year financial plan, proposing a 15.13% 2026 tax increase (proposed plan).
4 motionsAdministration, Finance
Special Council
Approved waiving required public notice so Council could hold this special meeting on short notice (waived notice).
4 motionsAdministration
Regular Council
Approved Greater Victoria Public Library 2026 operating budget and five-year financial plan; Langford's share rises to $3,312,700.
20 motions · 1 defeatedAdministration, Development, Finance
January 20263
Advisory Committee
Approved recommending Council fund 27 community groups from the $100,000 Grant-in-Aid, including Victoria Sexual Assault Centre $10,000.
11 motionsAdministration, Finance
Special Council
Appointed the Director of Engineering or delegate as Langford's voting member on the CRD transportation committee (designation).
5 motionsAdministration
Regular Council
Approved design and construction of West Shore police detachment expansion; directed staff to prepare contracts (Validation Report).
10 motionsAdministration, Development, Public Safety